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Apex Systems, Inc. Product Manager - 2031151 in Blue Ash, Ohio
Job#: 2031151
Job Description:
Apex has an immediate need for a Product Managerwith a strong track record of leading strategic alignment with the business, prioritizingwork done by the development teams, & creatingshort- and long-term roadmaps. Ideal Candidates will have:
- Experienceleading strategic alignment with the business, prioritizing the work done by development teams, & creating short- and long-term product roadmaps.
- Ability to understand technical speak/concepts and communicate effectively with highly technical teams.
- Ability to manage conflict, collaborate & stay organized.
Must be local to the Cincinnati area. Key Responsibilities
Manage all technical aspects of product through product lifecycle
Work directly and indirectly with business stakeholders, vendors and third parties to ensure execution of deliverables
Create, maintain and communicate product catalog and technology roadmaps, including near-term delivery, to engage stakeholders across the organization
Identify, measure and improve key product catalog metrics to enhance the customer experience, and create a compelling, relevant product vision using web metrics, customer insights, feedback, research and internal operational metrics
Elicit, define and analyze medium to complex requirements in various formats ensuring they are testable, measurable and traceable
Set criteria for minimum viable product to increase the speed/frequency with which enhancements and new capabilities are delivered
Lead the appropriate teams to refine, prioritize and manage requirements using various tools (e.g., templates, team backlogs, requirements management or agile task management applications)
Lead requirement walk-throughs with key stakeholders using various methods (e.g., team demos, workshops, sprint planning and backlog refinement sessions)
Identify and estimate anticipated work efforts based on priority using requirement work plans, program increment (PI) planning, and sprint planning
Define and resolve dependencies, issues and risks and identify impacted areas through team collaboration
Break down a medium to complex vision into smaller projects, initiatives or features
Core Requirements * Product Manager experience in a complex large-scale enterprise * Proven knowledge and experience with agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures * Demonstrated leadership ability to coach and mentor the team to reach their highest potential. Excellent team player and team builder * Ability to work with all levels of the organization * Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with diverse personality types * Ability to understand technical issues at a high level * Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills * Must be self-motivated as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex problems * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other cha