25 Category Management jobs in Ireland

Marketing & Brand Strategy Manager

Dublin 2 (Hybrid)

€90,000 – €95,000 DOE + Bonus & Benefits

Are you a strategic marketing leader with a passion for building brands, driving engagement, and leading high-performing teams? This well-known Insurance organisation are expanding their Marketing team and hiring a Marketing & Brand Strategy Manager
.

This is a high-impact role where you'll shape and deliver the company's marketing operational plan, ensure brand consistency across all channels, and oversee innovative campaigns that engage clients, members, and prospects. Leading a talented marketing team, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure every initiative supports business growth and strengthens market presence.

In this role, you will lead the development and execution of the annual Marketing Operational Plan, guiding a small team to deliver impactful campaigns, content, and events. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining a consistent brand identity across all channels, driving digital marketing and social media activity to boost engagement, and managing the marketing budget to maximise ROI. Working closely with internal teams, you'll ensure cohesive messaging and a unified company presence while using data and insights to continually refine and optimise marketing strategies.

It is expected that you have 5+ years' experience in a marketing management role in a B2B capacity with a proven track record in brand development, content creation, and delivering marketing campaigns along with strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring teams. Experience in financial services, insurance, or public sector organisations is an advantage.

Apply today for immediate consideration

The VP Research & Market Analysis is tasked with producing, distributing, and presenting in-depth research covering airlines, aircraft & orders, OEMs and the broader aviation sector. This position plays a critical role in providing actionable market insights and up-to-date data to inform strategy and competitive positioning.

Responsibilities

• Analyse airline and lessor fleets to support business decision-making.
• Liaise with aircraft appraisers to track and interpret trends in aircraft valuations and lease rates.
• Aggregate and maintain comprehensive pricing data—including rentals and values—in collaboration with the pricing team, ensuring market intelligence is current and accurate.
• Ensure the senior management team is kept abreast of all market information and trends especially values and rentals.
• Conduct market and competitor research to support pricing analyses and evaluate leasing opportunities, monitoring industry and economic trends for business adaptation.
• Prepare and present regular market updates on aircraft values, lease rates, trading, and macro trends to senior management and external audiences.
• Deliver regular monthly and quarterly market updates, as well as provide timely responses to ad-hoc research requests
• Support creation of marketing materials for investors and provide news-driven insight for investment analysis and analytical models.
• Assist transaction approval processes and draft presentation materials for internal committees.
• Build relationships with OEMs and appraisers, assessing the impact of production rate and aircraft developments.
• Help establish aircraft rating methodologies, informing acquisition and disposal strategies.
• Support company-wide long-term planning and financial analysis.
• Lead market analysis projects, synthesizing research and pricing data for strategic recommendations
• Build and maintain a comprehensive commercial transaction and market data database.
• Attend industry events to stay updated on aviation trends and deepen market understanding

Required Experience

• 5-7 years' Research and Analysis experience within the Airline/Aircraft Leasing industry with additional experience in banking, financial services or strategy consulting
• Experience with transaction pricing, risk analysis or aircraft valuations
• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or Engineering
• Experience with Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, Power BI
• Experience with large datasets
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English

Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title And Summary
Product Management - Technical

Job Title

Product Manager – Technical, Product & Engineering (PAE)

Overview

• Within Mastercard's Products & Engineering, the Cross-Border Services Product management technical team defines initiatives, elaborates epics, features and manages the development and delivery of the capabilities supporting the Product roadmap and ensures competitive differentiation and alignment with key Mastercard priorities.
• As a product owner and PM-T, this position works with cross-functional global stakeholders (Product Strategy, O&T/Technology teams, Service and Network Management) - both internal and external - to define the functional specifications of the cross-border products capabilities
• Responsible for developing inspiring platform/product visions, derived from business needs, market opportunities, and technology trends
• Using the Working Backwards method, decomposes business requirements and customer experiences into features and functions that drive the platform/product roadmap
• Works with Technical Program Managers, Developers, UX designers, and internal customers to define the details behind the business requirements
• Acts as the voice of the business customer and accountable for the platform services

Role

• PM-T role for Cross-Border Services manages various cross border services platforms, and their integration with FX/Treasury, Compliance, Settlement, Accounting, Billing and various network systems.
• Ensure the integrity and consistency of the delivery of the Cross-Border Services vision across all assets: capabilities, support chain, rationalization and mutualization of assets, readiness for growth and re-usability by other programs.
• Flesh out the concepts and achieve clarity of thought about what will ultimately be built. Participate in the definition of the flows and interfaces for all channels (API, UI, Files, SWIFT) between all assets
• Joint solution design with the Technology teams in charge of developing each of the Cross-Border Services assets
• Decompose the functional and non-functional requirements into user stories, prioritize the backlog, define the acceptance criteria, accept the stories and features.
• Produce all the artifacts needed by our internal customers in the larger Product community.
• Encourage re-use of their building blocks, continuously innovate on behalf of internal and external customers.
• Fully understand the functionality, architecture, dependencies, and runtime properties of the systems supporting the platform products, including: business requirements, use cases, UX, back office systems, technical stack, interfaces and associated data flows, dependent applications/services, runtime operations (i.e. trouble management/associated support strategies), and maintenance.
• Participate to Cross-Border Services operational reviews, and address issues and improvements with Technology and Payment Operations

All about you and what you need to bring -

• Experience building complex business and/or transactional models in a product line management, e-commerce, and/or strategic planning role
• Can deliver high quality technology products/services in a high growth environment where priorities shift rapidly
• Ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases
• Proven ability to lead in a matrix environment
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, establish priorities and work independently under pressure and with limited supervision
• Experience and proficiency with cloud technologies (IaaS, PaaS, serverless technology, NoSQL databases), microservice design, near real-time, scalable fault tolerant platform design, API design, and distributed systems operations in a DevOps model
• Experience with XP, TDD and BDD in the software development processes
• Proven track record of data driven decision making and applying continuous improvement methodologies across teams
• Comprehensive experience in agile delivery methodologies (scrum, Kanban, etc.) and CI/CD
• Can communicate to executives, peers, and staff with impact, eloquence, and authenticity
• Deep understanding of the platform, the integration patterns, the organizational capabilities, and the company wide assets that can be leveraged to provide technical solutions to customer problems
• 12-15 years product development experience
• Experience in FX, SWIFT or ACH systems, especially acquired within a bank is a major plus
• Superior oral and written communication, problem solving, product documentation, and product development skills
• Customer focus and analytical skills
• Proven project management, organization, and thought leadership skills with ability to build, lead, and maintain strong, productive teams and working relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior team members
• Strong customer relationship-building and management skills

Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.
Job Category

Product

Job Details

About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword — it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

The Director for Service Cloud - Chief Customer team will be responsible for driving expansion, adoption, and retention of Service Cloud. This role will report to the Chief Customer Officer for Service Cloud, with the goal of inspiring, empowering, and guiding companies to deliver the most effective service in their industries by fully utilizing Service Cloud (and enabling teams and partners to do the same) to continuously improve their service maturity as they prepare for and execute AI+Data transformation.We are seeking a passionate, experienced, product leader to drive the continued success of Salesforce's market-leading Service Cloud product. Focus is on the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive product adoption of Service Cloud through the creation of scalable processes and assets
• Work closely with cross-functional teams on pre-sales and post-sales customer engagements to meet commercial business objectives
• Own the engagement strategy for the Service Cloud Product team with the Service Cloud ecosystem in EMEA
• Represent Salesforce as a product expert in customer interactions, industry and corporate events, and through community sites and social media.
• Deliver regular enablement content to support customer success and adoption of key capabilities
• Evangelize innovation (e.g. Agentforce agentic AI solutions) in the context of Service Cloud
• Feed strategic customer requirements into the Product team and drive resolution of strategic customer requests

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management Service Cloud or similar is essential
• Proven track record of leading product teams and delivering successful software products.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce CRM systems and their applications in business environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Experience leveraging data and insights to drive decision-making.
• Passion for customer success and a deep commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• 30% Travel
• Experience will be evaluated based on alignment to the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer work, etc.).

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and
be your best
, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can
do your best
. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what's possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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Le Meas Executive Search
are delighted to partner with a pan European Insurance brand to hire a newly created Product Specialist for their Dublin operation.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the Product Development and Management team:

• in all stages of new product development, from initial concept to market launch including product governance.
• by completing market research to understand market trends, competitor analysis, and customer needs.
• with the on-going day-to-day management of the products throughout their lifecycle including product monitoring; regulatory reporting; regular monthly processes and ad- hoc queries.
• with the development of compliant product-related documentation for customers by ensuring the relevant approvals are obtained.
• in identifying and putting in place mitigating actions to address any potential customer protection risks throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• University degree or equivalent.
• Ideally APA or QFA qualified or willingness to pursue qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the Life Insurance Industry.Product and Technical knowledge
• Product Lifecycle management and monitoring
• Knowledge of CPC and Consumer Protection Risk Framework and other financial services/pension/life assurance regulations in Irish Market.
• Understanding of product specifications and Business Requirements Documents.
• The ability to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Ability to ensure the customer journey throughout the lifecycle meets customers' needs
• Proficiency in Italian or French is a plus.
• Ability to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Able to build relationships with other departments and external contacts.

If you have the experience and would like to learn more please submit a CV through LinkedIn or to

We are the leading software company delivering cutting-edge
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
tailored for the
pharmaceutical industry
. Our mission is to empower pharma manufacturers with intelligent, compliant, and scalable digital solutions that optimize production, ensure data integrity, and accelerate time-to-market.

Your role in our team
As the Head of Product Management, you will lead the strategic direction, development, and execution of our product portfolio, including but not limited to MES systems. You will be responsible for defining product vision, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring our solutions meet the evolving needs of pharmaceutical manufacturers while maintaining regulatory compliance (e.g., GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11).

Your Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and communicate a compelling product vision and roadmap aligned with company goals and market needs

• Identify emerging trends in pharma manufacturing and digital transformation to inform product innovation

• Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of product managers and analysts, ensuring that they can develop to their full potential. In addition, you will also plan staffing needs

• Be the central point of contact for resolving problems and challenges that are escalated by your teams

• Foster a culture of customer-centricity, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Market & Customer Insights

• Engage with customers, industry experts, and internal stakeholders to gather insights and validate product direction

• Analyze competitive landscape and market dynamics to identify opportunities and threats

• Product Development & Lifecycle Management

• Collaborate with engineering, QA, design, and regulatory teams to deliver high-quality, compliant software solutions

• Oversee product lifecycle from ideation to sunset, ensuring alignment with business objectives

• Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the voice of the product in executive meetings, customer engagements, and industry events

• Ensure clear communication of product priorities, progress, and outcomes across the organization

Your profile

• Proven experience (8+ years) in product management, ideally in MES or enterprise software for regulated industries
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent communication with fluency in english, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value
• Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Aha, Confluence)
• Familiarity with ISA-95, GAMP 5, and other industry standards
• Experience working with cloud-based MES platforms and integration with ERP/LIMS systems
• Familiar to work in a multicultural environment, with teams geographically distributed and in a matrixed environment

Your Benefits

• You will work in an exciting and international environment with customers and colleagues from around the world
• We offer you individual long-term development opportunities in exciting and technically challenging projects in which you quickly take on responsibility
• You will gain expertise in state-of-the-art industry technologies
• We offer flexible working time models including home office

Our benefits vary depending on the country of employment. Country-specific benefits will be discussed individually during the interview process.

Apply now and join our team
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Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Director, Product Management-TechnicalOverview

As a Customer Access Product Leader, you will be responsible for shaping the vision and strategy of our products that power business and customer experiences. You will translate business needs, market opportunities, and technology trends into actionable product roadmaps using the Working Backwards method. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams—including Technical Program Managers, Developers, UX Designers, and internal customers—you will define and prioritize features, functions, and user stories that drive platform innovation and adoption. You serve as the voice of the business customer and are accountable for the success of Customer Access program.

Role

Define and communicate the vision and strategic direction for assigned platform products.

Lead a global team of individual contributors and potentially first-level managers to conceptualize and execute a 1–2 year product roadmap.

Demonstrate deep expertise across multiple platform products and foster collaboration across internal and external teams.

Identify and mitigate short- and medium-term risks to product development and adoption.

Monitor feature development, defect resolution, and operational metrics for in-market capabilities.

Develop and align departmental vision with broader organizational goals.

Promote a data-driven, continuous learning culture and improve key performance indicators.

Make trade-off decisions across a portfolio of platform products.

Contribute to organizational planning and manage escalations with resolution strategies.

Lead post-launch reviews, incorporate customer feedback, and refine future launch plans.

Share best practices across Mastercard teams and engage with business customers to refine product roadmaps.

Use data analysis to solve complex problems and communicate insights to senior leadership.

Oversee product operations and coordinate improvement initiatives across the team.

Represent Mastercard in external stakeholder discussions and strategic roadmap conversations.

Drive adoption of platform products across multiple marketplaces with minimal oversight.

Provide coaching and feedback to direct reports, fostering growth in functional and leadership capabilities.

Set individual goals aligned with department and functional objectives.

All About You

You are a visionary product leader with a strong ability to translate business needs into platform strategies.

You thrive in cross-functional environments and excel at stakeholder engagement.

You possess strong analytical skills and are comfortable making data-driven decisions.

You are an effective communicator, capable of influencing across organizational boundaries.

You are passionate about mentoring and developing talent within your team.

You are proactive in identifying risks and opportunities, and you take ownership of outcomes.

You are committed to continuous improvement and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.