Sr. Product Manager - Crude Oil

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

Job Description

Role: Senior Product Manager

• Fuels, Chemicals, Resources

Location: Houston/ New York

We are seeking a high-performing, strategic-thinking, creative and experienced Senior Product Manager to join S&P Global Commodity Insights, working within the Fuels Chemicals & Resources business.

Fuels Chemicals & Resources brings together unrivalled expertise in oil markets, refined products, chemicals, agricultural products and industrial materials to provide insight and data products that critically inform strategic investments and operational decisions. Our offerings include short and long-term market forecasts, comprehensive asset databases, analysis of industry dynamics and company strategies, and tools to enable comparison and benchmarking of operational efficiency. Clients include oil and gas, chemicals, agribusiness and downstream industries like automotive, technology and pharma. A major area of focus is assisting industry in achieving success while charting a more sustainable path forward, amid climate change and the Energy Transition.

Role: As a senior member of the product management team, you will take responsibility for a specific portion of the thriving product portfolio, with a mandate to ensure the continued commercial success of existing offerings, as well as develop the next generation of products. This includes the development of digital product offerings and data feeds which bring tangible value to our customers. In this role you will work with different business functions such as research, technology, sales and marketing to develop and execute on a customer-centric roadmap that solves problems for customers. You will manage the full lifecycle of product development from understanding customer needs, to project management and development, through the go-to-market and driving customer adoption. You will be expected to be a subject matter expert in the market sectors in which you operate.

Impact: This position provides the opportunity to significantly impact the growth of S&P Global Commodity Insights by bringing revenue-generating products and/or product enhancements to market. You will relish the opportunity to solve problems for thousands of companies, and the people that work for them, by designing and building high-quality, product solutions.

Responsibilities: In this role you will interact with customers and internal stakeholders - including research teams, sales, marketing and technology - to identify, plan and execute on product strategies to grow our business. Specific responsibilities include:

• Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends and the needs of needs of prospective and current customers

• Interact with customers to understand client problems, solicit product feedback, and how customers use S&P Global's and competitor products in their workflows

• Translate market knowledge, client interactions and usage analysis into product roadmaps which solve problems for identified market segments and personas

• Identify and define new product concepts and evaluate their commercial potential, examining client value, strategic fit and competitive environment

• Create and present robust business plans and advocate for resources

• Manage technology development, providing the business vision and direction to Agile development teams, writing user stories and maintaining/prioritizing a product backlog according to business value and/or ROI

• Partner with marketing to develop and execute on Go To Market plans for product rollout/launches

• Support sales efforts by providing guidance on target segments/personas and internal education about product value propositions

• Analyze relevant commercial and usage metrics and work with stakeholders to develop strategies for increasing client value-realization and retention

What we're looking for

Strong Candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• 5 years of product management experience with experience of analytical content, data and tools. You might have worked in industry data/analysis, B2B information, fintech, software or a related field

• Chemical, oil, gas or related commodity industry knowledge - and/or demonstrated ability to quickly develop such domain understanding to be effective in a product management role

• Past success in both developing and launching new offerings and in finding new avenues for growth for mature products

• Experience in and enthusiasm for engaging with clients to understand customer industry workflows, identify unmet needs, and develop creative solutions to address them

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and have very strong presentation skills

• Experience influencing without authority and managing diverse sets of stakeholders

• Experience of working with developers and of Agile Scrum practices

• Experience of APIs and enterprise data delivery would be a plus

Foundational Qualities We Seek In All Candidates:

• Strong business acumen and analytical skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, including to executive-level audiences

• Project management skills: You will understand when a sense of urgency is required, you will be comfortable with scheduling and planning, and you can efficiently and effectively guide a group towards a goal. You will be comfortable working under pressure and have the ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time

• Proven ability to work in a matrix environment, collaborating with stakeholders to achieve shared commercial goals

• Enjoyment in being a team player who brings a sense of positive energy and an ability to influence, inspire, and motivate critical cross-functional partners across the organization

Occasional in-region and international travel is required

About S&P Global Commodity Insights

At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.

We're a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights' coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights.

What's In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://www.spglobal.com/en/careers/our-culture/

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation

• Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.

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• Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), PDMGDV202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority

• Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 294570

Posted On: 2024-03-13

Location: Princeton, New Jersey, United States