Software Product Manager at BC Forward in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Software Product Manager



BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Junior Software Product Manager for a remote opportunity!




Position Title: JuniorSoftware Product Manager



Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 1/27


Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.



Expected Duration: 6-12 months and renewable



Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=30 HRS WEEKLY], [TEMP TO HIRE], [REMOTE]

Pay Range:$32-$36/hr


Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:



Responsible for designing, developing, and managing activities for a specific software product or group of products from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. Serves as the central resource with design, process, test, quality, and marketing as the product(s) move to production and distribution. Translates user requirements into executable work items that the software engineering team can implement in the product. Has the detailed technical knowledge necessary to explain feature requirements to developers and work with them to deliver these product improvements to end users.



Responsibilities will include:

• Monitors competitive market to determine client needs for certain product improvements.


• Strategically partners with key senior stakeholders to understand needs and priorities.


• Recommends product requirements and definitions to align with stakeholder's needs.


• Collaborates with the software engineering team on feature ideas and prototypes to bring potential solutions to life.


• Advises key stakeholders on the portfolio strategy across all phases of the lifecycle.


• Plays a leadership role and drives the progress of the product management function.


• Tracks and reports key metrics to drive future product developments.


• Manage and track all project team activities including milestones to completion.


• Create and present Executive summaries and decks to leadership team at regular intervals.


• Responsible for creating, managing, and executing against agreed upon detailed project scope and plan.


• Leverage industry knowledge to incorporate into overall program.

Qualifications and Skills

• Mastery of complex software systems, including enterprise, middleware, firmware, and embedded systems.


• Familiarity and experience with SAP products and technology


• Highly developed Agile methodology skills to manage projects and keep them on track.


• Ability to manage end to end lifecycle of product development including writing user stories and running test plans.


• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, technical and non-technical audiences, to convey Software information and processes in a clear and concise fashion.


• Software development leadership experience, including demonstrated examples of management through influence and collaboration in a complex, multi-cultural global environment, building a culture of accountability.


• Strong leadership and innovation skills.


• Outstanding organizational and innovation skills.

Scope & Impact

• Partners with multiple internal teams and external suppliers to define business requirements, product design, deployment, and adoption plans.


• Acts as a subject matter expert and advises various internal, partner, and customer teams on the needs and requirements of target markets.


• Provides guidance and direction for junior team members.


• Oversees the overall quality of work of the product management team.

Complexity

• High: Extensive cross-functional/cross-organizational senior management interface; deals with complex strategic issues.


• Unique mastery and recognized authority on relevant subject matter knowledge including technologies, theories, and techniques. Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas. Successfully operates in clients most complex disciplines.


• Provides highly innovative solutions. Leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives. May participate in cross-division, multi-function teams.


• Provides mentoring and guidance to lower-level employees.


• Highly developed thought leadership skills to come up with innovative solutions and ideas to resolve complex problems.

Benefits:



BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:



Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.


BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.


BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.


To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.


This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.


Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 233893 when responding to this ad.


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Job Snapshot




Employee Type

Contractor



Location

Houston, TX (Onsite)



Job Type

Information Technology



Experience

Not Specified



Date Posted

01/06/2025 Apply Now