Product Manager with Appian experience

Product Manager

Client: Vanguard

Location: Malvern, PA (hybrid)

Visa: Any

Skill set: Product Manager ideally with appian or dynamics experience

Notes on the role:

Senior product manager, responsible for our internal facing workflow applications in our Institutional division. Appian is our main product. I am looking for a contractor to perform the product owner/manager role (individual contributor).

Job description included below. Specifically, looking for someone with pre-existing employee facing productivity tools such as Appian workflow, Microsoft Dynamics, or related systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manages the development of multiple complex, well-defined proprietary event plans that map to strategic business needs. Events are developed to meet specific business needs and can vary by location, length, format and agenda. Position is responsible for defining the events needed, audience, topic, agenda, etc.

2. Plans and monitors project progress by effectively managing tasks using appropriate technology and partnering with Communications and CEP on assignments. Ensures consistency and integration of messages across various mediums (i.e., print, spoken expression, electronic, social media, web, etc.). Responsible for recommending both set up for events as well as directing the creative team on messaging (i.e. print ads for events,etc.)

3. Develops and maintains strong, consultative relationships with internal and external partners to ensure business needs are met based on specific criteria defined by the team.

4. Monitors and analyzes product and marketplace trends, client needs, and competitive offerings across applicable markets using primary and secondary research sources, industry publications, competitor websites, and feedback from clients.

5. Establishes a high level of knowledge about Vanguard’s existing product offerings and capabilities. Is able to clearly define benefits and effectively communicate to internal and external clients.

6. Establishes strong working relationships with sales leadership, senior leaders, technical and business leads, decision-makers, marketing managers, communications professionals, and stakeholders.

7. Recommends tactical direction to internal decision-makers.

8. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Marketing preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum three years related work experience.

Working knowledge of applicable business/service area(s) (depending on specific work assignment).

Knowledge of investments, mutual funds, Vanguard funds, and investment marketing.

Strong project management skills.

Ability to focus on client needs.

Ability to translate features into benefits.

Ability to work with increased independence with the direction of a more experienced marketing manager, and establish work priorities with guidance from management.

Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically.

Ability to deal professionally with people of all levels.

Good verbal and written communications skills.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Product Manager: 10 years (Required)
• Appian: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Malvern, PA 19355 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Malvern, PA 19355: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Malvern, PA 19355

Salary : $50 - $55