This is a Senior Product Marketing Manager role with Xero based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Xero Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Product Marketing Manager role at Xero Our Purpose At Xero, we’re here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors and apps. When that happens, we’re not only making life better for small business, we’ll be building a stronger economy that can change the world. How you’ll make an impact: Product Marketing at Xero is in an exciting and high growth phase. We work closely with Product and Go-To-Market teams across the business to bring a holistic view of customer needs to Product, and translate product initiatives into customer value. We do this so that we deliver differentiated product value to customers as efficiently and effectively as possible. In this role you will need to quickly become the go-to expert on the needs of the customer and the value of our products to tie everything together through clear and concise propositions. You will learn, monitor and deeply understand how your customers, competitors and influencers are changing and responding to your propositions across multiple regions. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders across the business including product management, product design and go-to-market teams. What you'll do: Collaborate with Strategy, Product Management, Design and other stakeholders to undertake market, competitor and customer research to deeply understand the markets in which we operate as well as customer needs and pain points Consolidate and communicate relevant insights which determine Xero’s opportunity in market & integrate these insights into your product marketing plans Determine the target audience and segments, in particular the Serviceable Available Market, using insights from Product and Customer teams Lead a strategic and collaborative process with key stakeholders to define the CVP for target audiences & identify and maintain compelling product evidence of CVPs Bring CVPs to life for internal audiences, through assets such as messaging frameworks and product playbooks whilst ensuring CVPs are regularly reviewed and updated, in line with changes to customer, competitors and product Communicate product release calendar to Customer stakeholders in a timely manner, describing product value in customer terms Collaborate with Customer teams to brief product initiatives, agree optimal launch timing and GTM approach, and consult throughout the GTM process to ensure clear guardrails are set when communicating product value externally Develop internal briefing assets and internal sales enablement resources to help prepare and up-skill internal teams Identify opportunities to grow product adoption, usage and retention – utilising research, analytics and feedback from regions Lead in-product lifecycle marketing strategy and execution, including in-product communications What you'll bring with you: 5 years in a product marketing or marketing role Experience working in a global role across geographies, and in an agile environment with Product Managers and development teams Proven experience in the creation and development of product strategy, positioning and messaging The ability to think strategically, work independently and effectively in a fast paced environment Self-motivation, a creative and team player mindset with excellent project management skills and attention to detail Creative problem solving skills with the ability to incorporate new learnings into existing plans and act decisively and independently Strong communication, analytical, critical thinking and business strategy skills Direct experience with issues management Exceptional ability to articulate compelling propositions in clear language and develop effective marketing materials The ability to handle the pace and ambiguity that comes with working in a fast-paced tech environment Passion and desire to make a difference Authenticity, diplomacy and drive Why Xero? Offering very generous paid leave to use however you’d like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, health insurance, life insurance, and income protection, wellbeing and sports programmes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, career development, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you’ll do the best work of your life at Xero. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Xero team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Key Strengths Why Xero is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Xero not with Hatch.