Senior Manager, TSG Product Management (SAP)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Owner to join our team! This position will be responsible for implementation and adoption of features/functionality related to Bain's internal core finance systems (SAP S/4HANA Cloud and other integrated systems), with a primary focus on Accounts Payable. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, project management discipline, and a passion for process improvement. Collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional product teams is essential, requiring a blend of business acumen and technical expertise to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

Role responsibilities

Product Planning & Stakeholder Engagement (40%)

• Create a high level product vision and roadmap, utilizing firm and TSG priorities as a guide and demonstrating strong business acumen 
• Generate strong buy-in from key stakeholders, incorporating their input and continuously evaluating in the face of evolving conditions and priorities
• Effectively communicate vision/strategy, making it clear what each team is responsible for and monitoring progress to ensure priorities stay aligned
• Continuously track and evaluate success towards that high level vision, defining KPIs and other evaluating criteria
• Work collaboratively with other product teams to drive synergies in our products, with the goal of reducing friction for end users

Product Implementation (20%)

• Maintain a clear, prioritized product backlog that aligns with the product vision, continuously refining it based on feedback and changing business needs
• Evaluate tradeoffs, remove roadblocks, and make critical decisions, demonstrating the ability to balance stakeholder demands and technical feasibility 
• Work with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver continuous improvements to the core platform
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and support the team by providing details on what is being prioritized and why

Team Management (40%)

• Directly manage a team of 1-3 individuals. Ensure their continued professional development by reviewing growth plans, suggesting trainings, and writing and delivering consensus reviews
• Together with supervisor, perform capacity planning to inform and recommend evolving team shape and size, skill development, out-sourcing opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience 
• 8-10+ years of progressive experience
• 5+ years experience in a product strategy, requirements intake (e.g. business analyst), process owner or customer facing role
• Prior finance systems implementation experience, ideally with SAP S/4HANA Finance
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-time zone environment and ability to manage competing demands
• Agile Product Owner certification preferred

Knowledge, skills & abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of accounting concepts and practices in the following areas: Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Banking/Treasury, General Ledger, and Fixed Assets
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to present to senior stakeholders, facilitate discussion, drive to a consensus, and manage expectations
• Vendor management skills including holding them accountable for deliverables, pushing through roadblocks, and escalating the right things to meet internal needs
• Proven management skills; ability to integrate/leverage team members' expertise and experience; providing coaching and development
• Ability to negotiate difficult situations while maintaining strong relationships
• In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies and ways of working