IT, Product Manager 1

The Product Manager 2 is responsible for collaboration with customers, Functions and IT teams to define direction and develop digital platforms. The Product Manager 2 will also participate in developing the strategy and vision for the team, developing and maintaining digital product road maps.

Essential Job Function

• Create buy-in and alignment for the product vision both internally and
with key external partners
• Develop life cycle and marketing plans to communicate digital product
strategies to the entire organization
• Define a set of high quality, cross-functional and simple digital products
based on input, strategy and vision of IT and customers
• Develop detailed, professional business requirements that can be used
to create digital product specifications and architecture
• Manage prioritization and trade-offs among conflicting business
priorities
• Work closely with Project Managers and IT resource managers to
ensure products meet commitments
• Directing, planning, organizing and coordinating with team members in cross functional settings.
• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Proven ability to drive large scale projects with high collaboration and leadership
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects through various stages
of development and approval
• Interact professionally throughout all levels of the global organization
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster teamwork across local and globally virtual teams
• Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated with the ability to organize and manage several tasks at once
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations
• Predisposition to continuously improve upon existing procedures and desire to create user instructions documents

Physical Requirement/Work Enviroment 

• 4 year degree; or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background
• A minimum of 4 years in a functional leadership capacity.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with competing deadlines
• Experience with user-driven, digital and IT strategy

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. • May act as a lead or first-level supervisor.

Physical Requirements/Work Enviroment

• Works under general office environment conditions
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, equipment, etc.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA

• Requires occasional early morning or late evening teleconferences
• International and domestic travel as required