Product Manager - SDLC
Our client is proud to offer innovative financial services products that meet the needs of their customers. To help them continue expanding their offerings, we’re in search of an experienced product manager to lead a multidisciplinary development team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for gaps in application based product offerings and an innovative mindset for filling them. This person should be a highly skilled market analyst with a proven ability to strategize the full lifecycle of a product, from conception to release. We’re looking for a confident leader who can guide cross-functional teams in the creation of products that improve customer experience and grow market share.
Objectives of this role
- Drive the product- and business-planning processes for cross-functional teams
- Analyze customer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships from an ROI and build-vs.-buy perspective
- Assess current competitor offerings and seek opportunities for differentiation
- Analyze product requirements and develop appropriate programs to ensure they’re met
- Develop, implement, and maintain production timelines across multiple departments
- Appraise new product ideas and strategize appropriate go-to-market plans
Responsibilities
Drive the execution of all processes in the software development product lifecycle, including product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements gathering and roadmap development, and product launchTranslate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering teamsCreate product strategy documents that describe business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue, and ROIAnalyze market data to develop sales strategies, and define product objectives for effective marketing communicationsCollaborate closely with engineering, production, marketing, and sales teams in the development, QA, and release of products, and balance resources to ensure success for the entire organizationDevelop product positioning and messaging that differentiates [Company X] across primary market segmentsRequired skills and qualifications
Strong experience in a dynamic product management role4-6 years or more of proven success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycleHigh effectiveness in managing cross-functional teamsExperience in delivering finely tuned product marketing strategiesExceptional writing and editing skills, combined with strong presentation and public speaking skillsPreferred skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in product design or engineeringPrevious experience in software and web developmentProven success as a product developer in a nonmanagerial roleDemonstrable knowledge of financial services applications and the competitive landscape they exist inJob 70263