Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to run product operations for existing applications of the Appian platform.
This individual will be responsible for managing product backlogs, delivering small enhancements, as well as the timely resolution of production issues.
Manages Appian digital products/applications across the product lifecycle.
Runs a collection of workflows to continuously improve the client/user experience.
Works independently under the guidance of the product leader, elevates complex issues when unable to solve on one's own.
Focuses on the needs of internal users, delivering user market insights to inform product delivery.
Defines user stories, conducts UAT, delivers evidence-based user trends and insights.
Raises user needs and provides input to inform the product strategy from upcoming Sprints as well as quarter to quarter.
Utilizes defined methods and frameworks to prioritize across product requirements.
Manages product health, production issues, enhancement requests, and outcome-based metrics to ensure sustainability over the product life cycle.
Accountable to delivery of product commitments, liaising with development teams for timely release. Manages elevations.
Communications product decisions and obtains buy-in on a product strategy and vision, collaborates usually across multiple-cross functional teams.
Can explain business lines and introductory concepts of the business lines that one supports.
Manages products with a low-to-medium risk footprint.
location: Malvern, Pennsylvania
job type: Contract
salary: $70.93 - 75.93 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- The purpose of this role is to run product operations for existing applications of the Appian platform.
- This individual will be responsible for managing product backlogs, delivering small enhancements, as well as the timely resolution of production issues.
- Manages Appian digital products/applications across the product lifecycle.
- Runs a collection of workflows to continuously improve the client/user experience.
- Works independently under the guidance of the product leader, elevates complex issues when unable to solve on one's own.
- Focuses on the needs of internal users, delivering user market insights to inform product delivery.
- Defines user stories, conducts UAT, delivers evidence-based user trends and insights.
- Raises user needs and provides input to inform the product strategy from upcoming Sprints as well as quarter to quarter.
- Utilizes defined methods and frameworks to prioritize across product requirements.
- Manages product health, production issues, enhancement requests, and outcome-based metrics to ensure sustainability over the product life cycle.
- Accountable to delivery of product commitments, liaising with development teams for timely release. Manages elevations.
- Communications product decisions and obtains buy-in on a product strategy and vision, collaborates usually across multiple-cross functional teams.
- Can explain business lines and introductory concepts of the business lines that one supports.
- Manages products with a low-to-medium risk footprint.
- 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.
- 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.)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Establishes strong working relationships with sales leadership, senior leaders, technical and business leads, decision-makers, marketing managers, communications professionals, and stakeholders.
- Recommends tactical direction to internal decision-makers.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
qualifications:
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 increase 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.
Special Factors
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
