Group Product Manager

Holman•Mount Laurel, NJ

1d•$120,730 - $187,130•Hybrid

About The Position

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around. The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States. Provide thought leadership and define the vision and Objectives & Key Results (OKR) for assigned product portfolio Analyze product performance data and user feedback to drive data-driven decisions for product enhancements and future iterations. Collaborate with product leadership team to define and shape the product strategy and feature roadmap based on business goals, user research and data. Prioritize product features and improvements, with the goal of delivering value to the end users and impact to the business. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and communicate product plans and updates effectively. Manage, mentor, and guide a team of IT product managers, fostering their professional growth and performance. Set clear objectives and expectations for the team and ensure they have the necessary resources and tools to excel in their roles. Conduct regular performance evaluations and offer feedback to team members to help them continuously improve. Support the team in defining product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for development teams to follow during the software development lifecycle Ensure that the product development process adheres to best practices, agile methodologies, and quality standards to deliver products on time and within budget. Monitor the progress of ongoing projects, identify potential roadblocks, and take corrective actions to keep projects on track. Foster strong partnerships with engineering, design, marketing, and other relevant teams to ensure smooth product development, launch, and post-launch support. Manage expectations and provide regular updates on product development progress, milestones, and potential changes in scope. Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Product Manager building software or in a similar leadership role within the IT industry.
Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint etc.) and workflow management tools like Jira/Confluence or ADO.
Experience with leading a team of product managers, product owners, or business analysts to build innovative digital products
Proven track record of working with UX designers to create experiences that are driven by qualitative user research and prototyping
Breadth and depth of technical or functional expertise in own area of responsibility or department; may be acquiring knowledge of other related areas of departments
Developing and implementing processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, leveraging data to inform decision-making.
Business acumen and the ability to align product strategies with organizational goals.
Familiarity with technology trends and the ability to anticipate market needs and opportunities.
Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies, particularly agile practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience building and optimizing workflow management products and/or chat & messaging capabilities for internal users supporting customers is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide thought leadership and define the vision and Objectives & Key Results (OKR) for assigned product portfolio
Analyze product performance data and user feedback to drive data-driven decisions for product enhancements and future iterations.
Collaborate with product leadership team to define and shape the product strategy and feature roadmap based on business goals, user research and data.
Prioritize product features and improvements, with the goal of delivering value to the end users and impact to the business.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and communicate product plans and updates effectively.
Manage, mentor, and guide a team of IT product managers, fostering their professional growth and performance.
Set clear objectives and expectations for the team and ensure they have the necessary resources and tools to excel in their roles.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and offer feedback to team members to help them continuously improve.
Support the team in defining product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for development teams to follow during the software development lifecycle
Ensure that the product development process adheres to best practices, agile methodologies, and quality standards to deliver products on time and within budget.
Monitor the progress of ongoing projects, identify potential roadblocks, and take corrective actions to keep projects on track.
Foster strong partnerships with engineering, design, marketing, and other relevant teams to ensure smooth product development, launch, and post-launch support.
Manage expectations and provide regular updates on product development progress, milestones, and potential changes in scope.
Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned