VP, Cloud Product Manager

Summary/Purpose: The VP, Cloud Product Manager will be responsible for leading our AWS Cloud Migration Program, driving the strategic vision, planning, and execution of application migrations to the cloud. This role requires a blend of product leadership, technical acumen, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful delivery of cloud transformation initiatives that align with business goals.

Product Vision and Strategy: Define and communicate the product vision and strategy for cloud based products and services. Align product strategy with business objectives and enterprise cloud strategy. Product Roadmap and Prioritization: Develop and maintain the product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements based on business value and customer feedback. Ensure the product backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with the product strategy. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product development and delivery. Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with product goals. Manage diverse IT teams consisting of application engineers, designers, and outsourced vendors.   Evangelize for autonomous, self-organizing, empowered, and continuously improving teams.  Product Development and Delivery: Oversee the product development process, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of products and features. Maintain Jira Align based on assigned Epics and Features  Ensure adherence of all compliance and corporate governance policies throughout the implementation. Customer Focus and Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform product decisions and improvements. Ensure cloud products meet customer needs and deliver positive user experiences. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor product performance, usage, and adoption metrics. Develop and present regular reports on technical product performance, customer feedback, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership. Clearly articulate challenges, progress and opportunities Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance product processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 12 years of IT experience, OR in lieu of a Degree minimum of 14 years of experience in an IT environment Minimum of 7 years of experience in a large complex organization  Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in product management or a related field, with experience in cloud-based products or infrastructure. Strong understanding of AWS , Containerization ,  Dev/Infra Ops practices , and application migration/modernization . Demonstrated ability to define and execute strategic product roadmaps  in complex, cross-functional environments. Experience working with Agile methodologies , managing PI increments, feature planning and reviews. Leadership and Influence: Proven ability to lead without authority, manage ambiguity, and influence others to achieve common goals. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail along with negotiated solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value. Proficiency in using data and analytics  to inform product decisions and measure success. SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Certification   AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required Desired Characteristics: Ability to direct technical teams and mentor/coach team members Credit card, consumer finance, payments, financial services, or retail services industry experience.  Demonstrated solutions delivery experience, with relevant examples that improved performance and customer experience  Knowledgeable on financial