What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc.?
Job Title : Product Manager
Type : Direct Hire
Work Location : Onsite position located in Cary, NC
Candidates must reside in the Greater Cary, NC area.
Required Skills & Experience :
Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration / related field (or equivalent related work experience).
Technical knowledge of software development and related technologies
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to relate at all levels and prioritize
team / company goals over personal goals when appropriate.
Analytical emphasis with ROI development skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Entrepreneurial spirit and creative approach to problem-solving.
Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment; highly organized and flexible
Big Bonus Points if you Have :
Experience product manager with demonstrated leadership examples.
Knowledge of rail industry or transportation / logistics.
Experience delivering market analysis
AGILE / SCRUM experience and / or certified
Product or project management certifications
Job Overview :
Lead a portfolio of software as a service (SaaS) products serving the freight rail industry.
Provide direction on product strategy and new feature enhancement. Work collaboratively
with peers to grow the industry value delivered by our client.
Essential Job Responsibilities :
Essential Functions – Project Management and Maintenance Prioritization :
Manage customer stakeholder groups with clear communication and a focus on serving
the rail industry.
Manage the prioritization of user stories, features, new products, projects, and process
improvements.
Deliver projects for assigned products in partnership with IT development managers.
Understand product risks, develop mitigation strategies and ensure high quality
releases. Essential Functions – Portfolio Strategic Planning / Road-Mapping :
Understand all aspects of the product(s) in the portfolio, including how products deliver
value to our customers and what business processes they support.
Work with customers and internal stakeholders to define and deliver new industry
value through new products, product line extensions, productivity gains and cost
savings.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
Define and secure investment for annual industry projects.
Lead annual industry project execution in collaboration with IT development managers.
Set goals and strategies that align with client’s mission and vision.
Analyze product investment to allocate budget and resources.
Develop and manage a team of business analysts that support the portfolio Essential Functions – P&L Responsibilities :
Deliver annual budgeted revenue and profit targets.
Budget and forecast product revenue and expenses.
Explain actual revenue variances to budget & forecast.
Identify and implement near-term and long-term cost reduction opportunities.
Partner with IT development project managers to manage project budgets and ensure
value delivery.
Make pricing decisions in accordance with client’s annual pricing drivers. Key Measures :
Customer satisfaction at targeted levels
Revenue and expenses at budgeted levels
Annual project investment at or above target levels
Effective collaboration
Employee development and performance management Non-Essential Functions :
Direct customer communication
Customer / Account management
Miscellaneous duties as assigned
Job Requisition #39248
A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $ 0 - $ 0 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.
