The Product Manager has the primary responsibility of generating & refining new Product ideas related to Accounting Systems and evaluating the performance of existing Products in market. The Product Manager accomplishes this by communicating and collaborating with business stakeholders to identify what new products & product enhancements should be built. This role ensures maximum business value is consistently reflected in the Accounting Systems roadmap and a well-maintained feature backlog that reflects prioritization based on the key business drivers and that products inmarket are healthy and continuing to deliver the expected value when evaluated against investment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES :
Strategy & Planning – 50%
- Develops the product vision and roadmap for the Accounting Systems domain
- Drives the cross-functional planning and alignment process to ensure timely delivery and value realization while ensuring compliance with budgetary requirements
- Conduct in-depth discovery and research to inform the product roadmap and drive value opportunities
- Stay abreast of industry market trends to inform strategic decisions and maintain a competitive advantage within their domain
Collaboration & Communication - 30%
Collaborates with business stakeholders to gather / refine requestsMaintains alignment with key stakeholders and provides updates on product healthEvaluates proposed solution options and defends position of personal recommendations that drive the greatest business valuePartners with UX, Engineering, QA, and Architecture on solution design and deliveryValidation & Confirmation - 20%
Validates project deliverables to ensure expected benefit is being demonstratedCaptures and distills voice of customer feedbackSECONDARY FUNCTIONS -
Produces product artifacts, including but not limited to journey maps, jobs to be done, personas, process flows, etc.Defines and monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)Supports the development of change management and training contentSUPERVISORY / BUDGETARY / EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY
May communicate with external vendors and service providersQUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, MIS, or a related field requiredMaster’s degree preferred3+ years of experience immersed in the full product lifecycle in an Agile environmentAgile related certification is desiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all timesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookWorking knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and MiroAbility to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast-pacedA curiosity that will lead to rapidly learning our business, our technology, and our projectsAbility to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energyExcellent communication skills - both oral and writtenAbility to build strong business relationships at all levelsHighly diligent, comfortable with ambiguity and solving complex problems, and flexible with willingness to stretch comfort zones to meet product, team, and competency goalsStrong interpersonal skillsHighly analytical with exceptional attention to detailStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work independently and collaborativelySolid critical thinking and creative problem-solving skillsAbility to consistently meet goals, commitments, and deadlinesAbility to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentialityKEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 1. Business insight 6. Organizational savvy 2. Collaborates 7. Persuades 3. Communicates effectively 8. Balances stakeholders 4. Manages complexity 9. Strategic mindset 5. Decision Quality 10. Drives vision and purpose PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING
CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements. May be able to sit or standSpeaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computerAbility to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionallyAbility to interpret various instructionsAbility to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization This position description is not intended to be all inclusive or comprehensive; additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by la