The Product Manager, Value-Added Services will support Product VAS Lead in driving the growth of our Product VAS portfolio across all Product VAS categories such as Risk and Data Solutions, Issuing and Acceptance Solutions, and Network Solutions. The position will have significant interaction with IPVMC cluster and Regional Hub Product teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams within Visa such as Sales, Risk, Finance, Consulting and Analytics, and Client Services.

Important to the role are a deep understanding of the payments landscape, a customer-obsessed mindset to understand our clients’ needs, and a strong business acumen to achieve long-term growth. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Drive VAS revenue and goals by working with market and regional Product teams, Sales teams, and other relevant cross-functional teams and stakeholders,
• Develop and execute VAS strategies to accelerate the growth of VAS in Philippines ,
• Support pre- and post-sales engagements including but not limited to evaluating potential opportunities, creating client pipeline, and executing against sales plans,
• Execute activities throughout the sales cycle such as sales pitch, product demos/webinars, commercial offer, contracting, optimization, and audit management,
• Support the launch of new product initiatives, product enhancements, and acceleration plans,
• Assess the feasibility of rolling out new products and solutions into the cluster, understand and provide local market requirements that will influence the global product roadmap, and develop go-to-market and commercialization plans,
• Engage with clients during & post the sales journey to pitch, negotiate commercials and showcase value from usage
• Provide regular reporting and analysis to senior management.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Define the product strategy and roadmap(s)

• Gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements 

• Managing Crover’s software team to ensure the timely and quality delivery of new features and product improvements

• Working closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met

• Ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals

• Monitoring and evaluating product performance metrics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement

• Planning and managing product launches

• Collaborating on the core positioning and messaging for the product

We are looking for a Product Manager with solid experience in the fintech sector, capable of managing complex projects with a particular focus on regulations and financial market standards. The role involves analyzing requirements, identifying target solutions, define pricing and go-to-market approach, oversighting of implementation activities.

Your key tasks 

• Analyze business and technical requirements, with a focus on financial regulations and industry standards.
• Plan and oversight implementation activities, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-value products and solutions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and develop innovative solutions.
• Handle commercial negotiations and manage customer relationships.
• Ensure continuous alignment between market needs and product evolution.

Business Development:

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing plans to increase market acceptance of the entire assigned product portfolio and strengthen the 'Santen' corporate brand in the Philippines.
• Understand the corporate marketing strategy and tailor it to local policies, devising strategies for pricing, product positioning, promotion, and sales channels to effectively reach target customer segments
• Formulate operational plans and budgets for the assigned product portfolio, aligning them with customer needs, business objectives, and country strategy, ensuring approval and successful implementation.
• Oversee the tactical plan for products, including program development, advertising, and sales support materials, ensuring the creation and management of diverse promotional materials to meet various customer requirements.

Driving Financial Performance:

• Take responsibility for achieving sales targets and managing the A&P (Advertisement & Promotion) and S&M (Sales & Marketing) campaign budget for the entire assigned product portfolio, including samples and marketing-initiated internal training
• Project sales forecasts and manage inventory levels effectively to support smooth supply chain management in collaboration with company RA/QA, SCM, and distributor teams.
• Forecast product sales and market growth, engaging in strategic planning and life-cycle management to maximize product performance.
• Manage the advertising and promotion budget efficiently to optimize marketing initiatives and drive financial success.

Other Responsibilities:

• Support and train Medical Representatives on product portfolios and commercial excellence intitiatives to ensure effective interactions with medical professionals, enhancing product knowledge and sales effectiveness
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by immediate superiors, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving business needs.
• Operate at the Product Manager level with confidence and sophistication, delivering plans and executions independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration across Santen Philippines and collaborate with the Regional Patient Journey Solution team to align with regional strategies and objectives.

• The Product Marketing Manager - Poultry will be under the supervision of the Vice President - Marketing, Agribusiness COE. 
• This position will be responsible to support the food group and country operations with their Agribusiness development of the assigned product or category - Poultry.
• He/She will be responsible with regards to product innovation and create or manage new ranges utilizing market studies to validate concepts and ideas. 
• This position will work closely with the Research & Technology Development team bridging them with the local Sales Team. Coordinate with Brand and Reputation, Market Research, local Marketing representatives and /or teams to help develop product brands and support the activation of these brands in the market. He/She will also partner with the Sales Managers / Teams and ensure relevance of launches / products in the identified sales channels - both offline and online.
• As the Product / Category leader for Poultry - the Product Marketing Manager will be in charge of product marketing and will interface with key stakeholders to ensure success in the market.
• The incumbent is expected to share his/her Agribusiness/Feeds expertise, enabling the food group meet its mission of feeding humanity.
• The Product Marketing Manager - Poultry will be under the supervision of the Vice President - Marketing, Agribusiness COE. 
• This position will be responsible to support the food group and country operations with their Agribusiness development of the assigned product or category - Poultry.
• He/She will be responsible with regards to product innovation and create or manage new ranges utilizing market studies to validate concepts and ideas. 
• This position will work closely with the Research & Technology Development team bridging them with the local Sales Team. Coordinate with Brand and Reputation, Market Research, local Marketing representatives and /or teams to help develop product brands and support the activation of these brands in the market. He/She will also partner with the Sales Managers / Teams and ensure relevance of launches / products in the identified sales channels - both offline and online.
• As the Product / Category leader for Poultry - the Product Marketing Manager will be in charge of product marketing and will interface with key stakeholders to ensure success in the market.
• The incumbent is expected to share his/her Agribusiness/Feeds expertise, enabling the food group meet its mission of feeding humanity.

Key Tasks

1. Lead / Facilitate Assigned Product/Category - Lead and facilitate key stakeholders in managing the assigned segment across the food group.
2. Market Research - Work with the Market Research Manager in gathering market data and competitive intelligence for assigned segments; translate these into relevant insights to serve as the foundation for new concepts and innovation
3. Category Development - Have a clear understanding of the products, markets & consumers to enable him/her to grow the category for the food group by identifying opportunities and appropriate products and innovation for the market
4. Product Management - Work with the Research & Technical Development team with regards to technical product development.  Be able to take care of product information ensuring adherence to set regulations; he/she will identify the key product features, benefits and reasons to believe from a technical product point of view; these can be then translated into relevant story telling ℅ the Brand Team
5. Packaging Development - Lead the packaging aspects taking into account local market needs / costs / social requirements
6. Pricing / P&L / Budget Management - Will co-own the P&L of assigned products and categories. He/she will be responsible for total category budget management and will be in close partnership with the Research & Technical Development team, Brand, Marketing and Sales teams to help drive and support brand activation in identified key channels
7. Help Manage and maximize opportunities in the identified sales channels - offline and online. Will work closely with the Sales, Trade Marketing, E-commerce and Brand teams.

Angkas’ mission is to eradicate poverty in the Philippines by providing opportunities for its bikers to create a source of livelihood that impacts their family and their communities. 

As the Product Manager for Angkas Customer App, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the user experience for our mobile application. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver features and improvements that align with our business objectives, always keeping the customer at the forefront. This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, technical acumen, and a passion for creating user-centric solutions.

• Develop a deep understanding of the needs, preferences, and pain points of Angkas Customers
• Champion a customer-first approach in all product decisions and ensure that user feedback is incorporated into the product roadmap.
• Utilize data analytics, user feedback, and market research to drive informed decision-making processes.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly analyze product performance, iterating on features to optimize user engagement and satisfaction.
• Work closely with design, engineering, marketing, and operations teams to ensure a unified product vision and seamless execution.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages open communication and knowledge sharing across departments.
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap that aligns with business goals and enhances the overall customer experience.
• Prioritize features based on their potential impact on user satisfaction and business value.

• Bachelors of any 4-year course. Preferably Information Technology, Management Engineering, Marketing but not required 
• Minimum of 4 years of SOLID Product Management Experience 
• Familiarity with the transportation or on-demand services industry is advantageous.
• Mobile App Development Knowledge
• UI/UX Understanding
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Knowledge of how mobile apps interact with backend servers through APIs

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

PRODUCTION PLANNER

Creates moderately complex production schedules. Reviews current production schedules that support the manufacturingA process. Creates, tracks, and reports on the current production schedules.

About the job:

• Plans and prepares the production schedule for manufacturing. Analyzes moderately complex production specifications and plant capacity to provide inputs that determine processes, tools, materials, and labor requirements. (60%)
• Draws conclusions on potential improvement strategies for review with the production planning team. Recommendations may be shared with the business. (25%)
• Tracks changes to production schedule to monitor if production schedules are meeting set goals. (10%)
• Collects data/inputs needed to create the production schedules. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned.

About you:

• Education: Bachelor or university degree
• At least 4 years of related work experience
• Familiarity with manufacturing and manufacturing cost analysis
• Experience with global manufacturing companies preferred
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – Customer Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Results Driven – support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers’ products and systems.

We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.

We offer a competitive salary package and a variety of benefits, including Medical, Life, Disability, and Retirement benefits as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

Position                           : Product & Client Manager

Holidays                     : US or PH Holidays

Salary Range                        : 1000-2000 USD per month

Working Hours           : South African working hours; 9 am to 5 pm  (to be confirmed with their colleagues/team, this might change)

About the Company

A world-leading web-based platform that brings automation and simplicity to managing your equity or cash-based employee incentive plans.

Main Responsibilities

• Be involved with the Client Management and Migration teams to onboard new clients and client information onto the company platform
• Assist clients with incentive scheme related queries and in using the system
• Participate in the development of new and existing features, including feature conception, design and wireframing tasks. Interact with the developers and clients to ensure the features are successfully implemented and signed off between stakeholders.
• Implement and advise on the technical aspects of company's share plan product
• Maintain client relationships and offer new or existing solutions to existing clients
• Understand client needs and collaborate with management, colleagues, and other staff to enhance the product based on new clients or internal requirements
• Create and provide training to clients in using the platform

• 3 – 6 years of experience in Product and Client Management
• Financial background with a relevant Bachelor’s degree
• Strong academic record & technically proficient in finance
• Strong Excel skills are a prerequisite
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Capable of leading client meetings
• Adept at working in both team environments and alone (self-starter)
• Knows how to prioritize tasks and provide excellent service
• Deadline-driven and can work under pressure

Nice to haves

• Software development knowledge/experience
• CFA, Level 1, 2, or 3
• Computation and Applied Mathematics Degree or Financial Math's Degree or similar

Job Description

The Product Manager (Payments) is responsible for managing and providing expert knowledge and technical expertise for specific initiatives and functional areas within the Payments vertical including Pay by Account (PBA). This role is integral in shaping product direction and developing key product features, supported by the Senior Product Manager, working with input from client, user-facing and internal functional workshops. The role is focused on functional and technical aspects of the product with an emphasis on creating, refining, and realizing product vision and capabilities. The Product Manager is responsible for crafting user stories, supporting testing phases, and serving as a subject matter expert (SME) in QA processes, as well as facilitating new or existing product integrations. The Product Manager also works with the Delivery Lead to provide input to Change Requests, Statements of Work, exceptions, and solution proposals. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and own features across the Payments portfolio from concept to delivery, working with the business and Senior Product Manager to create and drive features from feature brief through to delivery.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders such as data, DevOps, finance, customer support to inform product requirements. 
• Actively participate in and document outcomes and actions from product workshops.
• Collaborate and act as a subject matter expert on the development of product documentation.
• Synthesize quantitative and qualitative inputs to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business objectives and client needs.
• Develop and write user stories and documentation for new features or improvements.
• Provide testing support and serve as a subject matter expert for the QA team in new feature development.
• Offer subject matter expertise for the support of new or existing functionality implementation for internal and external stakeholders, working with Payments Systems Analyst to understand gaps and propose product solutions.
• Analyze feedback, refine the product backlog, and conduct market research and analysis for the PBA Overlay Service (PBAOS) operational team.
• Collaborate with Delivery Lead with input into Change Requests, Statements of Work, exceptions, and solution proposals.
• Understand and respond to changes to the regulatory and compliance landscape that impacts payments systems.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Knowledge of API-driven product management and development, preferably related to Payments systems.
• Strong ability to document and articulate outcomes from workshops and meetings.
• Experience in creating product artefacts such as feature briefs, LEAN canvases and solution option analyses.
• Proficiency in creating technical documentation, including API specifications and technical user stories.
• Ability to provide effective testing support and subject matter expertise to QA teams.
• Strong capability in supporting the implementation of new or existing functionalities for a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficient in collating and analysing feedback, refining product backlogs, and conducting market research and analysis.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to foresee potential technical challenges and address them proactively.
• Experience in Agile methodologies and working knowledge of tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and API testing tools.

• Competitive salary
• Private Healthcare
• Work remotely or at our office here in Quezon City.