Description
What We’re Looking For:
The Vice President of Global Applications & Architecture is a key leadership position responsible for shaping the vision and strategy of the company's global application portfolio and architectural frameworks. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, this role leads the product strategy and execution for products and architecture that run across Meltwater’s platform suite inclusive of:
- Meltwater’s complete data and content architecture, ingestion systems and enrichment techniques.
- Universal platform systems and components such as APIs, account management and governance, and platform navigation
- Cross-platform innovation areas such as Generative AI, ML and NLP advancement
This role requires a strategic, user-centric product leader with a proven track record of delivering delightful consumer experiences and results at scale. By aligning technology initiatives with product strategies, the VP will drive digital transformation and ensure that our solutions remain at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.
What You'll Do:
Strategic Leadership:Develop and implement the strategic vision for global applications and architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and prioritize technology initiatives that support business growth and operational efficiency. Application Management:Oversee the lifecycle of the company’s global application portfolio, ensuring each product selection, development, deployment, and retirement aligns with business goals and customer needs. Ensure applications are scalable, reliable, secure, and integrate seamlessly with existing systems to deliver a seamless user experience. Architecture Development:Define and maintain the product architecture framework to support both current and future business requirements. Lead the creation of architectural standards, guidelines, and principles to ensure consistency and interoperability of technology solutions across products. Innovation and Transformation:Drive digital transformation initiatives by leveraging emerging technologies and innovative solutions to enhance business processes and elevate customer experiences. Current emphasis is on Generative AI applications and transformation. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the product organization to stay ahead of market trends. Governance and Compliance:Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with industry regulations, security standards, and internal policies, safeguarding the integrity and security of our product offerings. Conduct regular audits and assessments to maintain high standards of application system integrity and security. Team Leadership:Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of product professionals, including product managers, product owners and analysts, to drive the product vision and strategy. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that promotes professional development and growth, ensuring the team is aligned with the company’s product goals. Stakeholder Engagement:- Act as a key liaison between product teams and other business units, ensuring clear communication and understanding of application and architecture needs.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, partners, and consultants to ensure effective delivery of services and solutions that align with product objectives.
- Budget Management:
- Manage the budget for the Global Applications and Architecture team, ensuring the cost-effective use of resources to support product initiatives.
- Monitor financial performance and implement cost-saving measures where appropriate to maximize product investment returns.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Product Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing global product portfolios and architecture.
- Deep understanding of product lifecycle management, enterprise architecture, cloud computing, and emerging technologies including Generative AI systems.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire large, diverse teams, and manage complex, cross-functional projects.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills, with a track record of driving product innovation and transformation initiatives.
- Proficiency in product management methodologies and tools.
What We Offer:
- Flexible paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work-life balance
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision options
- Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
- Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
- Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.
- Base Salary of 218,600 CAD per year + discretionary 25% annual bonus subject to the terms of the applicable bonus plan
Where You'll Work: This role is a remote position with a preference for candidates in the United States, Canada and EMEA. Additional preference for candidates near existing Meltwater offices (Meltwater Global Office Addresses). Regular business travel with occasional travel to company offices required in the position.
Our Story
The sky is the limit at Meltwater.
At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right working environment, great things happen. Our best-in-class technology empowers our 27,000 customers around the world to analyze over a billion pieces of data each day and make better business decisions.
Our award-winning culture is our north star and drives everything we do – from striving to create an environment where all employees do their best work, to delivering customer value by continuously innovating our products — and making sure to celebrate our successes and have fun along the way.
We’re proud of our diverse team of 2,300+ employees in 50 locations across 25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you’ll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to reach your goals.
So, in a nutshell, that's Meltwater. We love working here, and we think you will too.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations.
