Product Manager

Key Responsibilities:  

·       Build and actively manage a product backlog of features and capabilities that are refined and prioritized in close collaboration with the engineering and business teams  

·       Translating features into prioritized user stories in tight coordination with other Product Owners  

·       Deep engagement and consultation with various architects, products owners, and business teams to understand current and future needs  

·       Full participation in and support of agile practices and ceremonies  

·       Communicate and build consensus across multiple teams in creating solutions.  

·       Collaborate with other team members to define business requirements to meet the end users' needs through one-on-one, small and large-group interviews about technology and system concepts  

·       Engage in day-to-day activities with the development team i.e., providing feedback and clarity on stories  

·       Actively manage the team backlog by insuring it is reviewed continuously, represents the most valuable items for delivery, and includes customer feedback  

·       Provide vision to the Agile development team and stakeholders throughout the project and create requirements  

·       Ensure that the team always has an adequate amount of prioritized stories available to be worked by the team  

·       Collaborate on release plans and set expectation for delivery of new functionalities  

·       Be an active team member in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals  

·       Keep abreast with Agile/Scrum best practices and new trends  

·       Please note, salary increases in case of a lateral move are provided only on an exception basis and in line with compensation guidelines  

Minimum Qualifications:  

·       3 years of experience working on/with software development teams  

·       Basic technical understanding of APIs  

·       Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels within the organization, including external partners  

·       Familiarity with agile and scrum software development methodologies  

·       Excellent communication and collaboration skills to consult with various stakeholders and define optimal requirements  

·       Problem solving, project management and analytical skills; ability to prioritize and complete tasks  

·       High degree of personal organization  

·       Shows individual initiative, proactiveness and personal accountability  

·       Bachelor's Degree required (or comparable experience) in Business or Computer Science disciplines (preferred)