Director, LACA Ecosystem Product Management- Paseo de la Reforma, México

Are you an experienced leader seeking to lead a strategic vision for our products in Latin America? Do your talents lie  in tailoring product plans and strategies? Then, it’s time to join Western Union as a Director, LACA Ecosystem Product Management.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

We are searching for an innovative and operationally disciplined Director who will be responsible for the development and execution of the ecosystem proposition in LACA, including P&L ownership, organizational development, go-to-market operations and collaborating within the existing operational framework of Western Union.

The Director, Product Management, LACA Ecosystem is a strategic and results-driven position that leads the development and execution of product plans, strategies, and tactics specifically for the LACA region. In this position, you will understand the local market, competitive landscape, consumer needs, define the product value proposition, establish brand and market positioning objectives for complex products, ensuring that our offerings provide us with a competitive advantage in local markets and drive business growth.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation of tailored product plans and strategies for the LACA region, aligning with regional business goals, market trends, and customer insights.
• Establish product, brand and market positioning objectives for key products within the LACA region, ensuring a competitive edge and clear value proposition that meets local needs.
• Oversee product offerings specific to the LACA market, including defining features, functionality, pricing, and distribution strategies to optimize market reach and profitability.
• Drive the product roadmap by collaborating with Business Intelligence, local business units, and regional teams to build a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs in the LACA region.
• Generate innovative product concepts and architect product roadmaps that align with strategic objectives for the LACA market.
• Define key end-product requirements, including product specifications, market analysis, business cases, development, testing, and launch plans, ensuring successful product introductions tailored to the LACA region.
•  Ensure adequate Product Definitions that are clear and feasible for technology to implement in the required time.

Role Requirements

• Proven experience in product management, with a track record of successfully launching and managing products in the LACA region or similar markets.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate regional data into actionable insights and strategies.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of managing cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across diverse cultures.
• Familiarity with market research techniques and competitive analysis specific to the LACA region.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Mexico specific benefits include: 

• Grocery voucher.
• 2 personal days off.
• Savings fund.
• Insurance for Major Medical Expenses, Vision, Dental.
• Online medical insurance 24/7.
• Special days for marriage or concluding an academic degree.

Our hybrid work model

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

11-08-2024

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.