Senior Manager, Product Development Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the senior manager, product development opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for key inputs and guidance on sales, gross margin, operating expenses, and key metrics to the financial planning teams for the DE and DER financial planning process (Joint with Manager).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong understanding of iOS, Android, Web, and Mobile Web platforms, and their strengths and differences
• Pro-actively identifies project issues/risks and leads resolution with calm
• Good understanding applications such as HockeyApp, Testflight, and Sketch
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Pivotal Tracker, Aha! and Jira, and Word, Excel, PowerPoint/Keynote
• Strong familiarity with online communities and community management
• Experience with business process analysis, re-engineering and implementation
• Able to independently drive medium to large-size tasks and projects
• Outstanding verbal communication, presentation and influencing skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior manager, product development position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial support for various initiatives such as pricing, M&A, product roadmap planning, customer and product P&L.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Significant experience of the successful leadership of an innovation portfolio, projects and teams
• Significant experience of project management, including with third parties
• Relevant experience in ice cream (Desserts) development is desirable
• Experience with analytics – web analytics, email/mobile analytics, social, and research methodologies
• Comfortable presenting and interacting with senior executives
• Proven project management skills to develop and lead technical development plans
• Medical Device marketing and/or sales experience is preferred
• Experience in product development including needs assessment, portfolio management, new opportunity assessment, and product lifecycle management is preferred

In response to your job posting for senior manager, product development, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for financial planning and analytical insights (written and modeling) to leadership team to drive product category roadmaps and investment planning.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience of supporting a subscription-based business, with proof-points in customer retention/innovation
• Leadership of cross-functional teams in the creation of successful new product solutions
• Proven track record in customer centricity and customer-focused technological innovation
• Well aware and ahead of relevant trends and developments in the industry impacting our next-generation digital TV product roadmap
• Experience with working in matrix organisations combining centralised corporate product/marketing functions with local affiliate territory marketing & sales operations
• Ideally first-hand experience of both types of environments (central/local) within European market(s)
• Passionate and persistent about quality, putting the customer first, and driving continuous improvement
• Thorough understanding of all relevant technology and architecture

I would like to submit my application for the senior manager, product development opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for financial modeling and analysis of new product initiatives to determine an ROI for new product introductions.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• An excellent analytical, numerate mind able to present business cases with clarity
• A technical aptitude to understand product features and functions and be a credible counterpart to other Technology & Innovation employees
• Capable of deputising for his/her manager and representing the team at divisional, European and global senior management level or towards business partners and other external parties where applicable or necessary
• A deep knowledge of and passion for product design and creative product development
• Understanding of scale-up and operational implementation
• Professional networking and stakeholder management, external focus
• Project Finance and the Strategic Innovation Business Case
• Working with colleagues from different cultures and team building

Please consider me for the senior manager, product development opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical financial leadership in planning, directing, and integrating all aspects of budgeting, reporting, and analyzing activities for the Product, Technology, and R&D groups.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• M.S./Ph.D in Food Science, Chemistry or Biological Sciences
• Demonstration of understanding of Consumer Insight science
• Demonstration of understanding of Food Process Technologies
• Understanding of Packaging structures and Processes
• Experimental Design, Statistics and consumer methodologies
• Professional experience with Salesforce.com CRM
• Salesforce.com Administration 201 Certification desirable
• Prior experience developing managing or enhancing CRM or other business technology platforms preferred