Product and Program Development Manager

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Orlando Corporate Headquarters time type:
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R-117101
** We Put the World on Vacation
** Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The
** Manager, Product and Program Development
** works with multiple departments across Travel + Leisure Co. to facilitate the launch of and enhancements to products and programs developed to support the company’s strategic pillars of customer obsession and best-in-class sales and marketing. This role is pivotal in driving product development strategy and fostering innovation to ensure the company remains competitive and forward-thinking.

Responsible for making recommendations and key business decisions on issues and timelines involving ongoing program benefits and making recommendations to senior management about future opportunities to maximize products/programs efficiencies. Responsible for the execution, performance and oversight of new and ongoing programs while developing strong relationships within and outside of the organization to maximize results and meet the strategic pillars set forth by the company.

This position effectively and efficiently manages the movement of products and programs through brand, legal, training, owner services, communications and other relevant corporate functions for final implementation with a focus on meeting the goals of both the organization and external partners. Must be comfortable with moving timelines and have the ability to manage several ongoing products or programs at one time.
** How You'll Shine:
*** Develops and implements innovative product development strategies to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the industry. Responsible for all aspects – including but not limited to product / program communication plan, sales and marketing positioning, customer servicing and the on-going management of existing products/programs. Serves as liaison between program and internal organizations at multiple levels to ensure all program targets and requirements are specified and met.

Assists in direction and oversight to brand and marketing on the development of collateral materials that will support the new product or program, including the development of high-level go-to-market strategies and ongoing marketing approach to ensure successful product launches and sustained market presence. Ensures working with legal and registration to review and submit for approval the sales and marketing materials to be used at point of sale when selling or representing the new product or program.

Participates in the development of the communication strategy for the various mediums such as external trades, internal employees, investor community, and the field.  Ensures product/program training materials are provided to marketing, sales, resort operations and servicing teams.  Oversees overall product and program roll out strategy for the field and organization. Manages the tracking and baseline of product and program rules.
* Manage multiple projects including but not limited to new product creation, product expansion and product maintenance. Support all project management activities including – a. Project Initiation:
Support the creation of a business case and feasibility study to establish a projects business value. Create presentation decks to visually display the business case to information and secure buy-in from key stakeholders. b. Project Planning:
Create overall Project Plans (Schedule and Timelines, Milestones, Communication Plan, etc.). c. Project Execution & Implementation:
Track projects against timelines, budget, scope, risk, and deliverables. Partners…