Director of Product Management at Group 1001 in Zionsville, Indiana

Job Description:

Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001's culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets - our employees.



Company Overview:



Axia Technology Partners (AxiaTP) empowers organizations in all industries to achieve operational excellence through managed IT services, unified communications and custom software solutions. AxiaTP was founded in 2008. Now a member of the Group 1001 family of companies, our team is a fast-growing Complete Technology Provider.


Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.


Axia Technology Partners is a leading provider of IT Services and Hardware Solutions, dedicated to offering innovative and scalable technology services to a diverse range of industries. We believe in empowering our customers to transform their businesses through high-performance, cost-effective, and seamless solutions. We are looking for a talented and visionary Director of Product Management to lead our product management team and shape the future of our product portfolio.



Position Overview



The Product Director will play a pivotal leadership role in defining the strategy, development, and execution of Axia Technology Partners' product lines. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of both technology and business strategy to produce products that meet market needs and can scale profitably.



Key Product Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from conception, development, launch to post-launch analysis.
  
  


• Define and implement product strategy and roadmap, aligned with the company's vision and goals.
  
  


• Evaluate competitive offerings and develop strategies for differentiation.
  
  


• Conduct market research and identify market trends and opportunities.
  
  


• Establish targeted customer and industry partnership networks.
  
  


• Develop customer facing marketing products and branding strategies.
  
  


• Own market pricing and P&L for each product category.
  
  


• Develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates Axia Technology Partners products and services in the market and our value add.
  
  


• Determine and create strategic partnerships to grow market share.
  
  

• Participate in the leadership team in determining and executing the strategic direction of the company.
  
  


• Participate and present in executive board meetings.
  
  


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, and marketing to deliver market-leading products.
  
  


• Work closely with sales and marketing to develop go-to-market strategies.
  
  


• Lead a team of Product Managers and guide their professional growth and skills development.
  
  


• Engage with business partner leaders and their teams to ensure a deep understanding of and alignment with their strategies, goals, and
  
  

• Oversee budgeting, planning, and KPI metrics for the product department.
  
  


• Forecast and Control vendor and product cost.
  
  


• Understand, maintain, and improve service delivery cost.
  
  

• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience.
  
  


• Experience within a larger technology company with multiple product lines.
  
  


• Experience within an organization with sales in B2B, Government, Amazon and Ecommerce.
  
  


• Experience in Channel Sales and Market development.
  
  


• Experience in Channel Product Purchasing and Sourcing.
  
  


• Experience in the export and import of technology products.
  
  


• Experience in product sourcing for government and military lines of business.
  
  


• Previous background in B2B marketing, preferably with experience in either computer accessories/ technologies, early-stage startups, or with exposure to small business audiences.
  
  


• Previous background in computer and technologies that have shifted from niche markets to commodity-based markets.
  
  


• Proficiency in CRM and Product Road Map Management Software.
  
  


• Advanced knowledge of consumer behavior sciences and marketing strategies.
  
  


• Strong experience working with product teams to define strategy.
  
  


• Demonstrable experience in product marketing and innovation.
  
  


• Exceptional ability to increase competitiveness and market share.
  
  


• Ability to develop strong customer relations and feedback channels.
  
  


• Advanced competency in researching market trends and consumer behavior.
  
  


• Ability to identify strategic industry partnership and build effective networks.
  
  


• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  


• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment.
  
  


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across business, partner, and technical teams to deliver.