Product Manager IT

Advantage Solutions•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Manager IT is responsible for managing a portfolio of products or a specific product throughout its lifecycle. This role involves defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, working closely with cross-functional teams, and delivering successful products that meet customer needs and drive business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in project management of varied complexities and scope.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day).
Ability to hear the telephone.
Ability to enter data on a computer.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work effectively with management.
Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically.
Ability to be creative in designing products.
Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment.
Proficient in Project Management tools (i.e., MS Project) or similar project tool(s).
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.

Nice To Haves

Field of Study: Business, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent job-related experience.
PMI Certification is desired but not required.
Previous experience taking a product line to market is preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and communicate a comprehensive IT product strategy that aligns with the organization's overall business strategy.
Develop and maintain a product roadmap that outlines key initiatives and enhancements.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, security, and business units, to ensure successful product development and delivery.
Foster strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
Conduct research to identify industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IT product management.
Use market insights to inform product decisions and stay ahead of competitors.
Lead the product development process, defining product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Work with engineering teams to prioritize and execute product enhancements.
Plan and execute product launches, including developing go-to-market strategies, pricing strategies, and marketing campaigns.
Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure successful product introductions.
Define and track key performance metrics for IT products, such as system uptime, reliability, performance, and user satisfaction.
Use data-driven insights to drive product improvements.
Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges associated with IT product development and deployment.
Effectively communicate the IT product vision, strategy, and progress to internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure alignment and buy-in from all relevant teams.