Executive Director, Product and Strategic Partnerships

Ignite your passion for product innovation by leading customer-centric development inspiring solutions and shaping the future with your strategic vision and influence.

As a Product Director in CAP Card Acquisitions Product you will manage the relationship and budget for a group of external suppliers / partners who play an integral role in the acquisitions process for both Consumer and Business Card. As a leader on the team you leverage your advanced capabilities to challenge traditional approaches leverage supplier platforms to remove barriers to success and foster a culture of continuous innovation that helps inspire cross-functional teams create groundbreaking solutions that address customer needs. We are seeking a dynamic Strategic Partnerships Director to lead and deliver complex solutions aligned with the product teams strategic direction from conception to successful completion partnering across varied stakeholders to achieve impactful business outcomes.

Job responsibilities
Manage relationships with high-profile external partners maintaining a strong focus on delivering solution-oriented support for Chases strategic initiatives and requests.
Creates and oversees the supplier roadmap vision development execution risk management and business growth targets
Coaches and mentors the product team on best practices to achieve contracts favorable to Chase a balanced budget and best in class supplier oversight.
Monitors market trends conducts competitive analysis and identifies opportunities for product differentiation amongst supplier solutions
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders at all levels.
Oversee the development and execution of modernization efforts focusing on architecture and operational efficiency.
Leverage technical expertise and product knowledge to effectively translate business requirements into innovative technology solutions ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing product value.
Support product teams in navigating supplier and organizational roadblocks and fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency.

Required qualifications capabilities and skills:
10 years of experience or equivalent expertise delivering products projects or technology applications
Track record of close collaboration with Product and Engineering teams to successfully launch complex solutions.
Strong executive communication and narrative skills with a proven ability to engage and influence senior technical and business leaders.
Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and a results-oriented mindset.
Advanced problem-solving skills and adaptability to evolving business needs.
Extensive knowledge of the product development life cycle technical design and data analytics
Experience driving change within organizations and managing stakeholders across multiple functions
Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
Expertise in contract negotiations budget management and business case development
Capable of finding clarity and direction when faced with ambiguity
Tangible and direct experience in formulating and communicating a clear product strategy in both written and verbal form at an executive level

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills:
Recognized thought leader within a related field
Masters degree or relevant advanced certification
Experience in technology-driven organizations or programs
Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
Experience developing a high performing team
Experience working with executive leadership and presenting complex strategies