Mobile App Product Manager

Swoon is partnering with a leading retail company to find a skilled Mobile App Product Manager for an exciting 3-month contract opportunity based in either Deerfield or Chicago, IL office. This hybrid position offers flexibility, with the team typically working in the office twice a week. The contract has high potential for extension or conversion based on performance, and the manager is seeking a contract-to-hire arrangement. In this role, you will manage all phases of the product cycle for a mobile app project, working closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements, oversee development, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions. If you have experience in product management, agile methodologies, and a passion for mobile app development, apply today!

Here are the details:

Location: Flexible hybrid in either Deerfield or Chicago, IL offices (team goes into the office about twice per week)

Duration: Initial 3-month contract with high potential to extend/convert based on performance (manager is looking for this to be contract-to-hire)

Pay Rate: $70-73/hr W2, open to C2C, Self-Corporation candidates as well

Top Required Skills:

• Mobile App
• Product management
• Agile – scrum
• Story writing and design mindset
• Retail industry experience is a nice to have (or any experience working on a mobile app for consumers)

Focus of Project/Team: Mobile App

Summary:

The main function of a Product Manager is to oversee the application of project management methodology during all phases of the product cycle, with responsibilities that include product design, scope management, cost control, quality and performance reporting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, track and manage project budget, project plans, timelines and scope
• Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising
• Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements
• Lead teams of developers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs
• Define test plans and ensure that products are defect free before User Acceptance Testing
• Facilitate the User Acceptance Testing process, developing rollout plans and procedures
• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses
• Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized
• Make presentations to steering committees or project sponsors

Skills:

• Proven project management experience
• People management and team building skills
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities
• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions
• Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environment

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
• PMP or PMI certification
• 8-10 years experience

Interview Process: 2 interviews