The Technical Product Manager will assist the Product management team in project planning, defining product features and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes. This role involves assisting with requirements gathering, backlog management, and issue tracking, while developing a deeper understanding of technical concepts relevant to the product domain.
How You'll Shine:
Product Management Expertise: Solid understanding of product management principles and best practices.
Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with team members and stakeholders.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
Technical Aptitude: Basic understanding of technical concepts relevant to the product domain.
Problem-Solving Skills: Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address project challenges and propose effective solutions.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements, maintaining productivity in dynamic environments.
Project Coordination: Assist in project planning, tracking, and coordination efforts. Support ensuring project milestones are met and resources are managed effectively.
Feature Development: Collaborate with the product team to define and prioritize product features based on user needs and business value. Support in gathering and documenting feature specifications.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback and requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals. Communicate project updates and status to stakeholders regularly.
Requirements & User Stories: Assist in gathering, analyzing, and documenting product requirements. Create and refine user stories and acceptance criteria in collaboration with senior team members.
Issue Management: Help identify, document, and manage project issues and risks. Assist in tracking and resolving project-related issues promptly.
Technical Aptitude: Develop a solid understanding of technical concepts relevant to the product domain. Collaborate with technical teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Metrics / Analytics: Assist in analyzing metrics and analytics data to inform decision-making. Support in monitoring product performance and user engagement metrics.
Travel Requirements:
Limited travel throughout the year up to 15%. Occasional travel to meet with stakeholders, participate in team onsite meetings, perform usability testing, attend vendor meetings or conferences may be required.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other Marketing certification.
Continuous Learning: Encouraging ongoing education through workshops, courses, and seminars related to product management, technology, and leadership.
Certified SCRUM Product Owner Certification a plus but not required.
Familiarity with the principles and processes of product management.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and customers.
Strong organizational skills to manage tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
Basic understanding of technical concepts relevant to the product domain.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address project challenges.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Eagerness to learn and ability to quickly grasp new concepts and technologies.
Effective time management skills to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
Experience with Microsoft Suite
Experience with Content Management System (CMS)
Experience with Digital Analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Full Story, Quantum Metrics
Experience using project management tools (Jira, Basecamp, VersionOne, etc.)
Experience managing and estimating projects
3 years of experience in product management, Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology, Digital Product Development or a related field