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Ankura Senior Director, Product Strategy & Support Lead, Ankura.ai in Tennessee
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
About Ankura.ai: Ankura.ai is a leader in leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize how businesses innovate and improve efficiency across various industries. Our foundation is built on the expertise of technologists and business strategists committed to empowering organizations with AI and advanced analytics.
Ankura.ai offers state-of-the-art AI solutions that help businesses maintain a competitive edge. We design our products to meet our clients' unique needs, enabling them to optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and unlock growth opportunities. As we grow and expand our influence, Ankura.ai remains dedicated to providing exceptional value to our clients, aiding their success, and defining the future of AI-driven business solutions.
About Ankura: At Ankura, we navigate the complexities of the global economy with a forward-thinking approach that transcends the traditional consulting model. Our global team of experts and advisors brings together deep industry knowledge and collaborative lateral thinking to deliver innovative solutions that drive value for our clients. We specialize in adapting quickly, creating new models, and shifting paradigms to protect, create, and recover value across a broad spectrum of industries and challenges. Our core values—putting others first, leveraging collective expertise, continuous learning, making it happen, and doing the right thing—guide our every action. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we foster a culture where every voice is heard and valued. Through our community engagement and support for causes like veteran services, cancer research, and legal assistance for women in poverty, we strive to make a meaningful impact. At Ankura, we don't just advise; we partner with our clients to solve problems and chart the course for success in an ever-changing world.
Role Overview: The Product Strategy & Support Lead, serving as a strategic consultant within the Chief Product Officer’s team at Ankura.ai, is essential for driving initiatives related to product development and sales strategies. This role encompasses strategic planning, project management, operational oversight, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Additionally, the lead will act as a Business Group Operations Partner, supporting business group leaders by enhancing performance and efficiency, managing risk, and enabling practice growth.
This position is a USA remote job, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning: Facilitate strategic plans to advance product development, sales strategies, and market entry.
Executive Support: Ensure effective communication between the Chief Product Officer and departments, managing schedules and communications.
Program Management: Lead cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and addressing challenges.
Product Management Support: Oversee product teams, recruitment, and development of product management processes.
Operational Efficiency: Improve internal processes to increase efficiency and productivity, implementing best practices.
Leadership and Collaboration: Promote a collaborative culture, mentor staff, and develop a high-performing team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, representing the Chief Product Officer as needed.
Business Group Operations: Support business groups in strategy implementation, special projects, and liaison with People/Finance/Legal functions.
Resource Management: Review employee utilization, manage budget, and forecast resources to ensure project delivery.
Financial Support: Assist in budget processes, forecasting, and financial management.
Employee Engagement: Create a supportive environment for employees, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.
Strategic and Operations Management: Facilitate strategic planning and operations management, focusing on metrics and recruitment.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a Business-related field, with 10-plus years of strategic experience in technology or consulting, focusing on product development and sales.
In-depth knowledge of software development processes and product management methodologies, including agile and scrum frameworks.
Strong understanding of AI technologies and the competitive landscape.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and critical thinking skills.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in program management, product development, and leading cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to manage complex projects and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
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Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 1,800 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Deliversᵀᴹ, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Valueᵀᴹ. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.