Principal Product Manager

<h1>Job Description:</h1><div><div><p><span><span>Toppan Merrill is a global technology leader committed to simplifying the complexity of regulatory disclosure and communications. Our industry leading technology is backed by what we are best known for: unmatched market<span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span><span> </span>and unparalleled customer service. Toppan Merrill is a leading partner for the financial, legal,<span> </span></span><span>health</span><span><span> </span>and capital markets.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><span><span>We believe in high-trust collaboration and value each person's unique skills,<span> </span></span><span>perspectives</span><span><span> </span>and experiences. Our success is driven by our world-class global teams and culture</span><span>.  </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><span><span>Learn more at<span> </span></span></span><a href="https://www.toppanmerrill.com/careers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://www.toppanmerrill.com/careers/</span></span></u></a><span><span>. <span> </span></span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlsAbwm9SUM#action=share" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span>About Toppan Merrill</span></u></a><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>About the Opportunity</span><span>:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The Principal Product Manager is a senior<span> </span></span><span>strategic<span> </span></span><span>leader within the<span> </span></span><span>Corporate Compliance Solutions and Financial Reporting product organization</span><span>. This role shapes product strategy, operating practices, and team performance, delivering measurable in-market impact while helping scale our SaaS product business.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>Key <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Responsibilities: </span></span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead and develop multiple Product Owners or team leads through coaching, mentoring, hiring, and onboarding.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Set consistent performance expectations and development plans across product teams.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Oversee execution across multiple product areas, improving delivery predictability and operating practices.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Align roadmaps and coordinate initiatives across product, platform, and shared teams.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive outcomes across geographies and matrixed teams, resolving dependencies and conflicts through influence, data, and negotiation.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Communicate effectively and asynchronously with global stakeholders to secure alignment and reduce<span> </span></span><span>delivery</span><span><span> </span>bottlenecks.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Define and communicate the long-term vision and strategy for the SaaS platform.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery to prioritize enhancements and new features.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Own and<span> </span></span><span>maintain</span><span><span> </span>the product roadmap, balancing business goals, technical feasibility, and market trends.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Translate strategy into prioritized milestones, features, and releases.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Partner with engineering to estimate effort, plan sprints, and deliver releases.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Write and prioritize user stories, define acceptance criteria, and guide development execution.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate closely with UX/UI to deliver intuitive, user-centered<span> </span></span><span>experiences,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>lead</span><span><span> </span>usability<span> </span></span><span>testing</span><span><span> </span>and iteration.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Engage cross-functional partners (executives, sales, marketing, customer support) to align priorities and requirements.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Communicate product plans, progress, and outcomes with transparency.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead successful product launches and<span> </span></span><span>monitor</span><span><span> </span>usage, feedback, and metrics to drive continuous optimization.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>About You:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor’s degree<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>or equivalent experience</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>MBA or advanced technical degree preferred</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>10+ years of product leadership experience delivering mission-critical software in an Agile environment</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience with</span><span><span> </span>XBRL and/or SEC<span> </span></span><span>compliance products preferred</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proven success in customer development, product definition, feature scoping, and tradeoff management</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience with cloud technologies (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS; public, private, or multi-cloud) a strong plus</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, sales, and cross-functional teams</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Adaptable, results-driven leader and hands-on contributor</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>We understand that your skills deserve recognition.<span> </span></span><span>That's</span><span><span> </span>why we offer a competitive pay scale<span> </span></span><span>ranging</span><span><span> </span>from<span> </span></span></i><i><span>$1</span><span>70</span><span>,000<span> </span></span><span>-</span><span>$</span><span>205</span><span>,000<span> </span></span><span>annually,</span></i><i><span><span> </span>based on experience and<span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span>. We believe in compensating our dedicated team members fairly for their hard work and commitment. Please note that actual salaries may vary within, above, or below this range based on factors such as education, training, experience, professional achievement, business needs, and location.</span></i><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>Toppan Merrill strives to provide our employees and loved ones with competitive benefits including:</span></i><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><i><span>Enhanced Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance for employees and dependents</span></i><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><i><span>Employer Contribution to 401K</span></i><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><i><span>Paid time off including vacation,<span> </span></span><span>sick</span><span>, community involvement, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays.</span></i><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><i><span>Paid parental leave </span></i><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><i><span>Paid community <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">involvement/volunteer</span> days </span></i><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><i><span>Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Programming </span></i><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Toppan Merrill is an equal<span> </span></span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">opportunity/affirmative</span></span><span><span> </span>action employer. Qualified individuals, including qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans, are encouraged to apply.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div></div>

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