Job Description
Job Description
Description :
We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally. With over 2000 employees, 1,100 Account Executives and 40 sales offices across the United States, HALO is the global leader of our $25B industry.
The Product Manager is responsible for working with the customer to understand their needs and translating them into a product vision and roadmap. They will be working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to define, develop, and document the product vision.
Strategy : Defining product strategy with all relevant stakeholders, and effectively prioritize across initiatives, teams, and functions.
Roadmap : Hands-on defining of roadmaps and creating user stories with cross functional teams.
Collaboration : Successfully influence stakeholders without formal authority, leading cross functional teams across geographies and business units.
Research : Conducting data driven research to drive product decisions.
Design : Work with the Design (UI / UX) teams to deliver user centric solutions.
- Must be willing and able to work CENTRAL TIME hours
Responsibilities
Define the product requirements and measures of success that align to roadmap deliverables aligned with company vision, customer needs, and market trends.Engage Engineering with a Product Owner mindset to ensure product requirements are established, user stories are written and acceptance criteria followed per agile software development principles.Author use cases based on specific, real-world product applications and extrapolate detailed product requirements.Manage backlog of prioritized features and enhancements according to customer need and product roadmap.Identify key KPI and OKRs, build reports, and run analysis to determine opportunities to enhance or develop new features, functionality and products.Evangelize the product vision across owned product lines to stakeholders.Ability to exercise judgement and make tactical prioritization decisions working closely with Product peers and Engineering leadership.Perform and coordinate software acceptance and regression testing.Lead coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and post-implementation validation.Educating and mentoring individuals on Agile methodology will be essential to this individual’s success.Facilitate great agile ceremonies like sprint planning, daily stand-ups, iteration review and retrospectives.Other responsibilities as assigned.Requirements :
5 years of Product Management experience with demonstrated accomplishments in implementing projects and other initiatives. Candidate must be able to demonstrate a history of repeatedly leading successful project execution.Prior work experience with development methodologies including Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, and / or Lean.Great communicator and listener in-person, over phone, email, and videoconference.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present and communicate complex solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.Able to create and maintain standard project deliverables for multiple projects such as : technical product specifications, requirements backlogs, process flows, wireframes, mockups, timelines, etc.Aptitude to translate business requirements into technical requirements.Capable of facilitating communication between stakeholders from all levels of the organization while objectively identifying and resolving conflict.Ability to manage multiple complex projects and prioritize competing priorities.Understand all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC).Proficiently drive business participation in all phases of the project.Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).Strong work ethic, good humored with a positive “can do” attitude.Values curiosity, creativity, inclusive teams, and achieving results.Problem solver that is comfortable making judgment calls how to spend time.Loves learning by providing, receiving and responding positively to constructive feedback.Detail oriented and strong organizational skills; Motivated by deadlines.Strong organization, time management, self-initiative, sense of ownership and accountability.Excellent verbal and written communication skills to comprehend technical information and instructions in order to communicate and collaborate with coworkers, clients, stakeholders, etc.Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, MBA strongly preferred.Experience with product performance monitoring and optimization.Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.Knowledge of databases, SQL structures and writing simple queries.Basic knowledge of HTML and / or other web based technologies.5 years combined experience in supplier, and / or promotional products industry.Compensation : The estimated base salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $130,000 annually. Please note that this pay range serves as a general guideline and reflects a broad spectrum of labor markets across the US. While it is uncommon for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the range, compensation decisions are influenced by various factors. At HALO, these include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, location, education and training, key skills, internal equity, external market data, and broader market and business considerations.
Benefits : At HALO, we offer benefits that support all aspects of your life, helping you find a work-life balance that’s right for you. Our comprehensive benefits include nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, along with additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare for your financial future with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
More About HALO :
At HALO, we energize our clients' brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. That’s why over 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses partner with us, making us the global leader in the branded merchandise industry.
Career Advancement : At HALO, we’re passionate about promoting from within. Internal promotions have been key to our exponential growth over the past few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you’ll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills. Plus, you'll gain access to HALO’s influential global network, leadership opportunities, and diverse perspectives.Culture : We love working here, and we’re confident you will too. At HALO, you’ll experience a culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibility and imagination by staying curious, humble, and bold breaking through yesterday’s limits. Diversity fuels our creativity, and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive environment based on respect, dignity, and equity. We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence with a commitment to results and supporting one another with accountability, transparency, and dependability.Recognition : At HALO, your success is our success. You can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your milestones and nominating you for awards. Over time, you’ll accumulate recognition that can be converted into gift cards, trips, concert tickets, and merchandise from your favorite brands.Flexibility : Many of our roles offer hybrid work options, and we pride ourselves on flexible schedules that help you balance professional and personal demands. We believe that supporting our customers is a top priority and trust that you and your manager will collaborate to create a schedule that achieves this goal.HALO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We insist on an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Inclusion is a core value at HALO and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
HALO participates in E-Verify. Please see the following notices in English and Spanish for important information : E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.
HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and / or overall selection process – you may email us at hr@halo.com. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000
