Head of Solutions – APAC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Act as the leading authority on products and solutions for the APAC region.

• Develop and refine product strategy and roadmap priorities.

• Promote cross-functional collaboration to align local market demands with Caseware's global product vision.

• Oversee product managers and product owners within the APAC region.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, performance evaluations, goal setting, and development opportunities.

• Enhance in-region capabilities and reinforce local ownership of the roadmap.

• Take responsibility for the regional product roadmap, business cases, and resource allocation decisions.

• Define and prioritize development efforts based on business needs and customer impact.

• Serve as the primary internal product subject matter expert and escalation point for complex product requirements.

• Assist in development planning and backlog prioritization.

• Create and refine user stories and participate in backlog grooming.

• Maintain connections with global Solution Leads, Product Managers/Owners, and distributors.

• Advocate for APAC customer stories, requirements, and roadmap priorities in global planning sessions.

• Engage with customers through interviews and feedback channels to identify challenges and articulate market issues.

• Stay informed about developments in the accounting and audit industry, local compliance standards, and emerging practice challenges.

• Manage relationships with APAC subject matter experts, standard-setting bodies, and member organizations, including CA ANZ, CPA, AUASB, AASB, ISCA, and HKICA.

• Facilitate timely information dissemination and ensure Caseware's involvement in relevant publications and technology discussions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in product management or related solutions roles.

• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role, responsible for an end-to-end roadmap and leading product teams across various markets.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the audit and accounting profession, either directly or collaboratively.

• Strong knowledge of audit and accounting practices.

• At least 3 years’ experience working within APAC markets.

• Understanding of local regulatory and compliance frameworks across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

• Demonstrated ability to develop business cases, assess resource trade-offs, and prioritize development activities based on customer and commercial impact.

• Excellent skills in stakeholder management and communication.

• Proven history of influencing product, engineering, and distributor counterparts internationally without direct authority.

• Experience conducting client interviews and feedback programs, translating insights into clearly defined market issues and user stories.

• A minimum of 3 years of direct people management experience, coaching, and developing product managers and product owners.

• Familiarity with contemporary product frameworks and agile delivery methodologies.

• Experience in backlog grooming, user story creation, and prioritization at scale.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Remote work opportunities.

• Generous leave policies.

• Competitive salary package.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Retirement plan options.

• Recognition programs.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Engagement in international projects.

• Collaboration with a diverse, global team.