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THE ROLE.
The Senior Product Manager is responsible for developing and communicating a clear vision and strategy for Katana and Mari that will lead to ambitious, yet sustainable, growth. As a Senior Product Manager, the role combines management of existing product lines as well as developing future-looking strategy with a focus on applying current and rising technologies to solve the challenges of creatives in the lighting, look development and asset creation space.
In addition to developing and communicating a clear product vision, you will have the drive to make that vision a reality through working closely with the product, development teams and go to market teams. You must enjoy spending time in the field being an evangelist for the product line, understanding and anticipating current and future customer problems and delivering innovative ideas and solutions to our customers. You will track commercial and engagement targets and market developments, identifying risks and suggesting corrections when appropriate.
You will also play a key role in the future of 3D workflows at Foundry. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, this is a senior leadership role that is a key contributor to technology and product strategy at Foundry, as well as management and development of a team of Product Managers currently focused on Katana and Mari.
The Senior Product Manager will combine a keen understanding of creative workflows with technical and business savvy to develop successful products. You must know how to prioritise, communicate clearly and compellingly, and understand how to drive a high level of focus and excellence through building key partnerships with technology and business leaders, leading by influence across the wider business. You’ll also enjoy spending time in the market, understanding and anticipating current and future customer problems and delivering innovative ideas and solutions.
Job requirements
- Degree in VFX, Animation, Engineering or Computer Science
- 4+ years of technology management experience or 5+ years of VFX production experience in a technical or artist role
- B2B software product management experience or in-studio leadership experience preferred
- Experience leading and developing a team, ideally in a product leadership capacity
- Excellent knowledge of VFX industry technology, in particular lighting, scene assembly, look development, and rendering
- Knowledge of Katana and similar packages, Houdini, Solaris, Unreal Engine, or a demonstrated ability to build expertise while in role
- Experience in working with USD, Hydra, OCIO and other industry standards.
- Experience with or demonstrable interest in 3D applications for AI and ML
- Proven leadership and project management ability, excellent business judgement, and the ability to develop trusted relationships
- Self-starter with the maturity to work independently with a strong sense of urgency and reputation for producing the highest quality of work
- Curious nature, constantly seeking out new information and skills
- Proven track record as a creative and strategic thinker with the ability to drive to clear decisions and influence others to act upon them
- Ability to balance multiple priorities effectively within a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytic skills and a record of measuring and analysing results
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Job responsibilities
- Develop a compelling, differentiated strategy and vision for Katana and Mari through gaining a deep understanding of existing and potential customer needs, market trends, and competitive solutions, with support from the Chief Product Officer and in line with company strategy and objectives.
- Translate product strategy into features and performance requirements that add value to existing and potential users, grow market share and improve customer experience across the product line.
- Oversee the delivery of product roadmap features and improvements, with the support of a direct team of Product Managers and the wider PM team as needed.
- Instigate and lead market research and discovery activities, with support from the PM team, identifying customer problems and potential opportunities as well as validating ideas and work in progress.
- Responsible for creating and supporting initiatives across the company that add value for customers and improve adoption and retention, from sales enablement to marketing campaigns, and support activities.
- Tracking commercial and engagement targets and market developments, identifying risks and suggesting corrections when appropriate.
- Working together with senior Product and Engineering leaders across Foundry’s Product and Research teams, identify, validate and refine workflows for research-led product extensions and potential new products.
- Contribute to projects and initiatives that support all aspects of the business in delivering product success (driving agile development processes, creating and reviewing content, customer support processes, release quality tracking, etc.).
- Document and communicate customer feedback, user needs, and workflows for the product and engineering teams and the wider business.
- Balances multiple priorities effectively with a high level of autonomy and confidently works through areas of high uncertainty and ambiguity.
- Line management, coaching and development of direct reports. You thrive on challenging and supporting your team to grow and succeed.
- As a member of Foundry’s Senior Leadership Team, be a custodian of company values and culture, actively participating in cross-Foundry initiatives
Job benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme & life assurance
- Health cash plan & medical insurance
- Season ticket loan
- Company’s social events
- Gym Discounts
- Personal Annual Development Time
- Passion Days
- Anniversary Day off
THE COMPANY.
Foundry has a heritage of more than 25 years, developing creative software for the Media and Entertainment industry. Its portfolio of award-winning products solves complex visualization challenges to turn incredible ideas into reality.
Working with creative leaders around the globe, Foundry products are used to create breathtaking visual effects and animation and have been integral in the making of every VFX Academy Award-winning film for the past decade.
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