product manager

job summary: Seeking a Product Manager to join our Digital Products team. This key role will help manage a portfolio of digital products with a best-in-class digital customer experience. Working as one of the three primary members of an Agile Release Train's (ART) Program Team you will collaborate with Business Owner(s), Stakeholders and other ART cross-functional teams and resources. Together you will help define, annotate, and prioritize a Feature Backlog for high customer value product offerings. The role requires that the individual be a self-starter with demonstrated skills collaborating with both internal and 3rd party teams responsible for innovative product development. Key Focus Areas Strategy Development - You will play a key role in defining the strategic direction of our various digital platforms, defining and articulating new opportunities, and working in close contact with key stakeholdersVoice of the Customer - Thoroughly understand and represent the customer's problems as well as the business's goals and objectives, and represent that point of view daily across multiple productsProduct Roadmap - Envision, articulate, and size new product enhancements designed to achieve a remarkable experience for our customers. Prioritize and manage product backlogs, increments, and releases in a SAFe process in collaboration with the digital, Product and IT teams. Manage, define, design, and implement key digital initiatives by understanding business needs and translating them into business requirements structured as "Features" for the development team(s) to populate their story backlogs.Communication - Must be able to clearly communicate strategy and goals to product teams. Work closely with Benjamin Moore's development and design teams to realize new features.Data Analysis - Gather and expose business opportunities through research, data analysis, user experience analysis and testing, competitive research, and any other relevant tools. Identify key KPIs and OKRs for both customer and business impact. Collaborate with the Release Train Engineer (RTE) and Systems Architect to provide corporate leadership with targeted dashboards on the ART's health and delivery metrics. Required Knowledge & Desired Skills Experience working with stakeholders, managing expectations, and balancing competing prioritiesExperience in omnichannel product development - desktop, tablet and mobile product development. Ability to frame solutions with a forward-looking strategic roadmap.Business and experience mindset with the ability to set strategic prioritiesProven experience in product development, user experience design, customer journeys, and product lifecycle managementComprehensive experience with accessibility standards and their implementation including ADA and 508.Continuous understanding and exploration of customer's needsData-driven experience with defining and tracking metrics / KPIs / OKRs for decision makingPassionate, empathetic and invested to provide a better customer experienceExperience with geographically distributed teamsWorking knowledge of eCommerce business domain5+years of experience in Agile as a Product Manager, Business SME or Product Owner4+ years of experience with Agile tools and technologies (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)Excellent organizational, time management, judgment, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.Product Management skills including the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams/resourcesProven ability to successfully lead and deliver critical, enterprise-level initiativesAbility to set and meet long-term goals while maintaining high-quality work standards.Ability to collaborate while maintaining independent judgment, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks while maintaining a sense of urgency.BS degree is required. Graduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred.Experience with B2C and B2B Digital Commerce and Marketing Technology platforms (Highly desirable)Certified SAFe® Practitioner (SP) and/or SAFe® Product Owner and SAFe® Product Manager (POPM) course (Highly desirable)   location: Montvale, New Jersey job type: Permanent salary: $140,000 - 160,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Collaborates with a wide range of people to identify and define customer needs, understand the Solution Context, and develop the Program Vision, Roadmap, and Features required to meet these needs.Must have a passion for being product obsessed while continually driving the evolution of product features based on a data-driven, analytics-based approach.Responsible for defining and supporting the building of desirable, feasible, viable, and sustainable products that meet customer needs over the product-market lifecycle.Always striving to provide the highest customer value in the shortest sustainable lead-time.Works with business SMEs to identify customer needs and understand the business contextOwns the Program backlog by defining features including acceptance criteria, NFRs, Acceptance Tests (e.g. BDD) and benefit hypothesisIn collaboration with the ART Program and Agile Teams Refines, Manages and Prioritizes the program backlog continuously which prepares the ART for each Program Increment (PI) planning.Collaborates with Agile Release Train (ART) stakeholders to align on scope and expectations for the next PICollocates (ideally) with business domain SMEs (e.g., sales, marketing) and customer segment ownersCoordinates with other ART resources during weekly ART syncs to coordinate dependencies across the ART's agile development teamsReviews and validates PI's output of working software through acceptance/rejection of featuresParticipates in Feature Refinement, Program Increment Planning, system demo and Increment's Inspect and Adapt workshop.Works with QA Lead to guide Product Owners and Business SMEs through automated testing requirementsWorks with Product Owners, UX Lead, Customer Insights Lead and Customer Segment Owners to participate in and lead user research to identify product enhancements and opportunities   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required)  skills: Project Management (5 years of experience is required)Agile Methodology (1 year of experience is required) 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. 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job summary: The Product Manager is responsible for driving the holistic vision of a product. This role will shape how the company leverages digital capabilities and customer insights to serve our customers and drive sales. The Product Manager works to identify, prioritize, and analyze the largest digital opportunities, develops and populates a product roadmap to pursue those opportunities. They support in-dept business reviews, communicate and present across all levels of the organization and support cross-functional product teams. The Product Manager is strategic by generating ideas for growth and tactical by solving problems and leading agile scrum teams. They are responsible for products that are high profile, large in scope and cross-functional. Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required Work Experiences: 5-9+ years Digital Product Management experience, preferably in Omnichannel, eCommerce, Order Management or Digital5-9+ years of Product Development experience for a consumer facing website, Order Management or digital product, preferably Omnichannel or eCommerce, with a proven track record of successfully launching new product features Skills: Must be entrepreneurial; champions new ideas leveraging insights and metrics; has the confidence and knowledge to successfully own the product and deliver resultsPassion for user-centric design; commitment to research, competitive analysis, user/stakeholder reviews, analytics and un-biased recommendations in a highly collaborative environment; must be able to align cross functional teams around best practices without assistanceLead effectively; guide and facilitate team to push things forward, inspire others to think bigger, and understand group dynamics to get desired results without negatively impacting relationshipsAssist in developing other Product Managers and team members on how to deliver effective results within their team oversightExcellent communication skills; effective at presenting, pitching, and influencing outcomes that move the business forward;Ability to develop effective relationships and partnerships with internal/external business partners at all levels of the organizationstrong project management skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize objectivesDeep technical understanding with the ability to communicate effectively with engineers and understand technical tradeoffsAbility to prioritize technical features into the overall roadmap without any assistance; ability to effectively communicate prioritization logic to all stakeholdersAbility to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environmentAbility to resolve Production issues while prioritizing resolution (immediate Production updates, short-term fixes, and long-term fixes) without assistance and communicate to StakeholdersKnow how to execute; ability to stay focused and motivate others to execute as efficiently as possible; ability to decide when holding a date will lead to a quality failure of the initiative and communicate to stakeholdersHave a background in many fields and can relate cross functionally between design, engineering, and marketingExperience in JIRA or similar tools preferred but not requiredExperience with Agile methodology and principles.Experience in Data analytics tools   location: Katy, Texas job type: Permanent salary: $120,000 - 135,000 per year work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Deliver sales and profitability for websitea and overall businessCreate and manage a product roadmap, deep understanding of customers' needs, the product, and the competitive landscapeChampion relationships with key leaders and stakeholders to promote collaboration and enterprise wide alignmentDefine and benchmark KPIs for business case development and prioritizationCollaborate with other product managers to enhance interdependent platform componentsDevelop and manage roadmap, balancing quick wins and platform investments for maximum impact in the least amount of timeContinuously monitor and report on KPIs for opportunities to innovate and improvePartner with other PDMs and cross functional teams to maximize revenue and customer experience opportunitiesWith an in-depth understanding of what makes a user experience good or bad, partner with UX Team to ideate and deliver a better site experience for our customers, submit ideas and regularly participate in A/B test conversationsEnsure successful tests are translated into new site features and launched for our customersAct as new business opportunity evangelist for enhancing the multi-device user experienceLead by being at the forefront of identifying impacts and capabilities offered with new mobile operating system/platform releasesEvaluate new solution offerings, vendor evaluation matrix, and selectionWrite user stories, maintain a prioritized backlog to support the roadmaps and business objectivesEnsure continuous delivery of value add features for our customers, working with delivery partners to define the whenPartner with Quality assurance team and User Acceptance Testers to ensure the delivered product meets the business objectives and launch criteriaPerform pre/post launch analysis to measure and report on product performance metricsBe proactive and utilize critical thinking to make the right decisions for our customers and businessBe a team player and support your team membersDevelop a thorough understanding of policies, procedures and safety rulesDuties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors  skills: JIRAProject ManagementAgile MethodologyData Analysis 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, 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. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information

Randstad Strategic Accounts is looking for a business professional with a knowledge and proficiency working in the banking industry. We have a role that we are looking to fill for a contract position with a top tier bank in the financial industry. If you are interested in becoming part of a team where you can contribute to drive both personal and organizational goals, this may be the right fit for you! For further information on the role, and job responsibilities, please read and apply below!  salary: $38 - $41.12 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorResponsibilities Identify opportunity for digital business plans, programs and initiatives within scope of responsibilities. Review and analyze basic content strategy/creation, customer experience, analytics/research or product management. Exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables. Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations. Exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the on digital initiatives, policies, procedures and/or compliance requirements. Collaborate and consult with digital consultants and managers on more complex digital initiatives, including internal/external customers if applicable. SkillsBusiness operationsQualificationsYears of experience: 2 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. 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, 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. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.