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Product Manager

PETERSBURG-16669, PA, US
09/27/2018

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Required Skills

Microsoft Office products

Company

Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc

Experience

Job Description

PRODUCT MANAGER

Seeking an experienced Product Manager to join a growing professional services organization.

The Product Manager will serve as an entrepreneurial visionary and leader responsible for taking product concepts from ideation to minimum viable product.

You will work with clients to quantify the market need, the business opportunity, probable value proposition, and the development resources (investment) needed to execute the product vision.

The Product Manager will make recommendations based on the analysis whether to invest and the expected return on that investment.

The Product Manager performs this role for a variety of potential products and applies lean-startup methods and data driven approaches to lead the customer development process and develop minimum viable products.

Responsibilities:

Develop minimum viable products and business models against the long-term vision and strategy for the organization through collaboration across functional areas to accomplish target goals.

Using lean-startup methodologies, relentlessly drive ideas to minimum viable products and business models – document, refine, and communicate hypotheses constantly.

Leads functional teams (finance, product development, editorial, marketing, training, certification, etc.) to execute the initial product strategy.

Analyze the voice of the customer, market trends, competition, future requirements, product needs, vendor ecosystem and areas of opportunity for innovation, then utilize the data to execute new product concepts and requirements according to market needs and competitive landscape.

Create the business case and gain internal stakeholder approval for continuing and new product investments

Interface with stakeholders including target market participants, customers, partners, analysts, competitors as well as staff to drive product direction and ensure solutions lead the market in customer loyalty, revenue, adoption and profitability.

Responsible for annual budgets and producing detailed annual operating plan(s) including targets for initial revenues and expenses that are aligned and consistent with company strategy.

Prioritize product and customer requirements refine product vision, work closely with functional teams to oversee and ensure product offerings, meet internal and competitive quality standards.

Provide expertise and visibility for the product suite or portfolio as a spokesperson, conference presenter, press, industry analysts, and other venues (e.g., webinars, sales support)

Budgetary responsibility for meeting time and financial targets for each product development cycle. Develops and track key metrics/KPIs and targets, developing plans to achieve those targets, and proactively communicate progress and provides direction for plan modifications as needed.

Requirements:

BS in Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline from an accredited institution

7+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner

Previous budget responsibility

Entrepreneurship

Software or Written Content Product Development

Product lifecycle management

Centric customer focus

Ability to work independently, a self-starter comfortable in a dynamic environment

Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining detailed value proposition hypothesis and models

Excellent oral, written communication & presentation skills

Ability to present ideas, and information clearly and influence the team with a combination of data-driven decision making and personal rapport with the team

Understand high level product strategies

Leadership

Collaborative, ability to build trust and rapport across the enterprise internally and with external customers

Experience in change management

Forward thinker

Calculated risk taker – willing to make and stick to a decision

Attention to detail

Time management & organizational skills

Diligent work ethic, insatiable desire to learn and develop skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity/awareness

Commitment to company values, purpose promise

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Strong business acumen & analytical skills

Problem solving and good judgment

Creativity and entrepreneurial skills

Preferred Experience:

MBA or MS in Engineering, Software Development, Product Management or related discipline from an accredited institution

Business to Business (B2B) Software As A Service (SAAS)

Start Up experience

Professional Association/volunteer engagement

Global business experience

Business Development

Information Security/Cybersecurity understanding