Product Manager | Digital Studio Details

Avanade - Atlanta, GA

Employment Type : Full-Time

About Our Innovation Digital Studios

Welcome to the Avanade Digital Innovation Studios, where the best in creative and technology mix it up to push the boundaries of innovation. We're a fast-moving, big-idea-dreaming, mishmash of designers, UX architects, technologists, delivery experts, writers, and more, who, when brought together, create trans formative digital experiences for some of the biggest and best brands on the planet. Sound like a place you wouldn't mind hanging your hat? Great, in North America you can find us in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, NYC, Raleigh, Seattle, and Toronto.

About the role

The Product Manager owns the product / solution on behalf of Avanade, representing customer interests throughout the product / solution lifecycle. Incumbents in this job take a leadership role in defining the product / solution vision, and driving scenario execution. The Product Manager is a tactical business leader, leading key operational activities from definition to development of the production / solution. Incumbents in this job ensure the product/solution meets customer and market needs, and they develop and execute on plans to drive those results. They work across functional teams to ensure success.

Key Responsibilities

Product & Business Planning

Works with senior product team on market / customer research to create business plans for software products / solutions that align with Avanade strategic direction

Gathers and synthesizes feedback from clients, quantitative data, research reports, market trends to inform product requirements and vision; improves the collection of customer requirements

Partners with senior product team to develop product/solution concept

Prioritizes requirements and development backlog

Defines and clearly articulates/explains scenarios to internal audiences

Stays up-to-date on relevant product and technologies, adapting product strategy and roadmap to meet market demands and standards

Product & Program Ownership

Creates and regularly maintains the product / solution vision, roadmap, and backlog of work through the project's life cycle

Manages product / solution release content and schedules

Communicate the solution vision, roadmap, and backlog of work -- including success criteria -- to development team

Communicates with more senior product / solution team to provide feedback on progress and implementation of vision

Verifies functionality and quality of product / solution releases, administering user acceptance testing as appropriate

Assists in developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working across departments and with leadership to execute

Develops strong understanding of the business, and deep Avanade business acumen

Years of Experience

6+ years of increasingly diverse / complex experience in a product development context

Education

Undergraduate degree required, preferably business, marketing, or related degrees; MBAs and computer science degrees considered highly valuable

Other Skills/Knowledge

Discipline Knowledge & Skills

Experience implementing software products by working with UX design, development and management teams in an agile environment

Strong experience with web and mobile products

Strong knowledge of software development and implementation lifecycles

Strong internal/external stakeholder interaction; includes presenting to and influencing executive decision-makers

Experience in conducting primary and secondary research on markets including market segments, geographies, products, and industry

Experience gathering requirements (from customers, other stakeholders) to build and guide project/product roadmaps, including use of requirements-gathering tools/technologies

Demonstrated ability to understand different business models and strategies

Experience working with, managing and influencing virtual teams, including off-shore

Clear and concise oral and written communication

Experience working in a digital agency or consulting firm

Knowledgeable about project/program financials (e.g., budgeting, assessing financial impact, working with financial analysts)

Strong networking skills; can build relationships quickly

Customer oriented attitude with great presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Posted on : 3 years ago