Product Manager

NOTE:

The role will be 20 hours per week until the end of April 2025. May and June 10 hours per week. Contract until end of June may be extended.

We are seeking an experienced Group Product Manager to join our growing team.

This role requires a clear understanding of and experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle, including vision and scope definition, roadmapping, creative and user experience design, requirements specification and prioritization, iterative development, manual and automated testing, handoff, and delivery.

The Group Product Manager serves as a liaison between cross-functional teams and clients to build and deliver best-in-class solutions.

A collaborative, positive approach is central to success.

Role and Responsibilities

Partner with clients and product owners to ensure the realization of business outcomes in working solutions

Lead and facilitate requirements sessions with internal and external project stakeholders

Construct comprehensive, effective presentations that translate issues into actionable objectives and a compelling story

Develop prioritized roadmaps based on value scoring

Recognize and synthesize key findings, develop alternative solutions, and challenge assumptions

Serve as a SME for user stories and acceptance criteria while also demonstrating an understanding of program-level priorities

Utilize strong analytical skills to inform data-driven decisions

Collaborate with and guide product owners to write business user stories and acceptance criteria, organize team documentation, consolidate data to implement technical aspects of a business solution, and create graphic user interfaces and journeys

Track, organize, and document project strategy and requirements gathering sessions

Coordinate implementation activities with cross-functional teams

Demonstrate an understanding of the value of iterative delivery for clients' users

Facilitate efficient meetings, including producing detailed agendas, leading discussions, and ensuring action items are clearly documented and followed up on

Build strong relationships with client and internal teams to deliver success

Continuously expand upon and develop new skills, techniques, and tools

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of product owner experience in a strategic capacity in eCommerce, marketing, or consulting

Experience at a digital-first, global delivery agency/consultancy a plus.

Strong foundation in core product management skillsets

Experience with project management methodologies including Agile/Scrum and Waterfall; SAFe a plus

Experience with functional suites and software for requirements such as Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.

Familiarity with a variety of platforms and programming languages such as Java, SQL, Visual Basic, Drupal, Magento, AEM, Shopify, PHP, Ruby, etc.

Highly skilled in Office 365, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint A fast learner; proven success picking up new technologies/tools quickly and proficiently

Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; flexible and readily adaptable to changing circumstances

A keen attention to detail and accuracy; exceptional organizational, time management, and project management skills

Self-driven; the ability to work independently, define a way forward, and solve problems with limited direction; proven capacity to drive results in an evolving and complex organization

Strong communicator with all levels of leadership, management, and staff to achieve desired outcomes and build strong alliances and relationships Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience leveraging global delivery and collaboration across delivery centers

Digitally-savvy and well-informed on digital innovations, trends, and technologies

BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Ability to travel ~1x/month