Product Manager

Oversee the development and implementation of the product strategy and vision, working closely with, and supporting, the Head of Product and other Product Directors, on the implementation of adopted strategies and vision of Vista Group.

This is a customer facing role where feedback and analysis from the market will feed into the product strategy. A close relationship with our customers is essential.

What you’ll be doing

Vision and Stakeholder Management

• Provide direction to the development squads in area(s) of responsibility
• Support, and be a voice for, the wider company vision
• Collaborate with the product team on your OKRs
• Proactively analyse the market for strategic initiatives
• Work together with their Product team to review potential product innovations
• Act as a voice for strategy, vision, and roadmaps for your products

Discovery & Execution

• Make informed decisions that are based on deep knowledge of, and in line with,

1. Business; Vista OKRs
2. Engineering; strike a good balance
3. Customers; understand what they want and why by actively seeking engagement
4. Market; competitors and where the market will be tomorrow
5. Data; ensure we have data about how our products are being used and review it regularly

• Work with Marketing on product marketing initiatives, and UX to drive research
• Perseverance to understand, whether it’s business or technical, and assist development teams to deliver
• Ensure the development of new functionality or product is fit for market and results in measurable uptake and value
• Assist the Relationship Managers with customer requests; proactively seeking customer engagement, building strong customer relationships, and making achievable, collaborative promises and tracking delivery
• Ensure the product outcomes are complete, well-informed, well-rounded products and capabilities with a go-to-market strategy
• Support sales as an SME on your product set

About Vista Group

Vista Group is a world-leading company that makes software for the cinema industry. Started in Auckland, New Zealand, over 25 years ago, we now serve cinemas, film distributors, and moviegoers worldwide.

Our HQ is in the City Works Depot in Auckland. We have offices and subsidiary companies in Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Kuala Lumpur. We use the latest technologies and offer a fun, agile and collaborative environment. We continue to innovate and build our reputation as one of the best Kiwi tech companies to work for.

Shared Standards 

Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.   

One Crew 

• We're a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we're at our best when we connect, help and collaborate.  

Shine a Light 

• We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don't understand. We don't leave people in the dark. 

Make it Happen 

• We make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on delivery. 

Chase Great 

• We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improving.