About the job
We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager focused on doing whatever it takes to understand the end goal of our clients. They will serve as a liaison between highly motivated, multidisciplinary teams and our clients to build solutions. This individual will have a clear understanding of and experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle including vision and scope definition, creative and user experience design, requirements specification and prioritization, iterative development, manual and automated testing, handoff and delivery. The best candidate will have a bias for action and bring a positive energy to the team to get stuff done.
Role and Responsibiliites
Works with client stakeholders to ensure the realization of business outcomes in working solutions
Write user stories and acceptance criteria, organizing team documentation, consolidating data to implement technical aspects of a business solution, and creating user journeys
Track, organize and document project strategy and requirements gathering sessions, and driving projects forward
Must be able to work independently demonstrating initiative in finishing their work in a timely and effective manner
Coordinates implementation activities across a broad range of functions and departments
Understands the concept of iterative delivery and quickly realizing value for clients' users
Build strong relationships with client and internal team members to deliver success
Comfortable challenging assumptions
Can create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog for complex projects
Understands and identifies cross-functional dependencies and able to mitigate risks
Able to independently write technical tasks with minimal engagement from an architect
Actively drives the product roadmap and defines project vision for large and complex projects
Can clearly define and communicate interim milestones and project goals
Coaches and mentors other Product team members as needed
Continue expansion and development of new skills, techniques, and tools through continuous learning
Has a collaborative sprit and is a team player
Is digital-savvy and informed on innovations, trends and technologies in the digital space
Must be resourceful, with the ability to find solutions where they are not obvious
Preferred Qualifications
BS/BA in relevant program, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of product manager experience working at a strategic capacity in eCommerce, marketing or consulting
Familiarity with multiple functional suites and software packages for requirements (JIRA, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Deep knowledge and experience with multiple SDLCs such as Agile, Scrum and traditional waterfall
Strong foundation in core Product Management skill sets
Worked on multiple teams and projects simultaneously
Exposure to a wide variety of platforms that include: Adobe, Drupal, Magento, and/or Shopify
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are great assets
Digital agency experience is a plus