What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Software Product Manager position at Resource 1?
Job Details
Resource 1 has an urgent need for an experienced Sr. Product Manager for a 3 month contract opportunity. Our client is located in downtown Chicago (River North area) and selected candidate must be able to work onsite 4-5 days per week. The ideal candidate will have strong real-world Product Management experience, particularly in Release Management of new systems. This individual must be comfortable operating at a Director or Sr. Manager level, with the ability to balance strategic leadership and hands-on execution. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to ensure the successful rollout of a critical internal product release.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee Release Management for new systems, ensuring a smooth rollout.
- Work directly with users, stakeholders, and internal teams to support the release process.
- Provide hands-on training and user support ( white glove treatment) during software rollout and release process, ensuring successful adoption.
- Take a proactive approach to troubleshooting and resolving any launch issues.
- Collaborate with executive, product, engineering, marketing, and operations teams to align product goals.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related matters.
Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in Product Management, with a focus on Release Management.
- Experience at a Director or Senior Manager level, in a hands-on capacity, would be preferred.
- Experience with the rollout and release management of an internal, home-grown software product.
- Strong ability to train, support, and guide users through a system launch.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Must be a hardworking, hands-on team player.
- Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) would be a plus.
Medical insurance and a 401(k) plan is offered to all eligible W2 employees.
