Supervisor of Product Management

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Supervisor of Product Management

• Grade: Exempt 59

• Job Code: 129366

JOB SUMMARY

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervises daily activities of team. Sets priorities to accomplish task or process completion. Decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan. Typically does not perform same work as subordinates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with the project manager to define, track, and communicate key performance indicators as required to track business results.

• All other duties as assigned.

• Work with business sponsors/stakeholders and product owners to define, lead, and manage the product line life cycle (compilation of many products).

• Works with business leadership to proactively identify opportunities for new or expanded product/service alternatives, functionality enhancements, and/or other modifications to relevant products.

• Understand the budget parameters, strategic themes to guide/manage their strategic direction of the solution.

• Translate Epics into Features, manages and prioritizes the flow of work and prioritizes program backlog.

• Work directly with team to clarify requirements and make commitments for a given phase, iteration, or sprint.

• Understands customer needs, defines Features, determines success criteria (performance measurement), and validate solutions

• Identification of product issues and facilitation of the development of required corrective actions including the prioritization, delegation and follow-up audit of corrective actions requiring implementation.

• Develop an in- depth knowledge of market and competitor trends to ensure that the business unit is consistently positioned for success.

• Review corporate and business unit strategies, evaluate target markets and segments, develop value propositions and recommend account and segment plans.

• Manage existing product changes by recommending enhancements, obtaining approval (if needed), communication of the changes and implementing the approved changes.

• Continuously drive forward progress: You are excellent at creating buy-in for your product vision and decisions.

• Bridge communication gaps between groups that communicate differently and might have varying goals and deadlines.

• Define and document the product vision and 2-5-year product roadmap in consultation with the Business partner(s).

• Keeps stakeholders aligned and you proactively tackle blockers. When the path forward is ambiguous, you drive toward clarity while exercising concrete judgement.

• Supervises direct reports within the product line that supply both direct support & deliverables to projects, products and indirect support through aligning and guiding external resources.

• Assisting in tool and template development for product management community of practice.

• Applies deep understanding of business processes, goals, and problems and advocates for business needs across the product lines.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in MIS or other related fields, And 6 years’ experience in portfolio management, IT solution design and delivery capacities. Or

• High School Diploma/GED, And 8 years’ experience in portfolio management, IT solution design and delivery capacities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Management experience

• Prior Supervisor experience (preferred)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be required to work in a remote, virtual environment.

• Some travel required.

• May work outside normal work week schedule.

• Office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - LIFTING AND OTHER WEIGHT REQMTS

General Requirements

• Rarely:Pushing

• Rarely:Pulling

• Rarely:Climbing

• Rarely:Balancing

• Rarely:Stooping

• Rarely:Kneeling

• Rarely:Crouching

• Rarely:Crawling

• Rarely:Reaching

• Rarely:Handling

• Rarely:Grasping

• Rarely:Feeling

• Rarely:Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

• Rarely:Repetitive Motions

• Occasionally:Standing

• Occasionally:Walking

• Frequently:Sitting

• Frequently:Talking

• Constantly:Hearing

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.

• Member is not required to perform any safety sensitive duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Demonstrated ability to develop and guide the implementation of business aligned IT strategic plans.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at all levels.

• Strong facilitation skills.

• Ability to think laterally and constructively question established process.

• Experience managing expectations for a diverse group of business stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high performing, diverse team.

• Broad knowledge of corporate policies and business strategies including disaster recovery, business continuity and risk management.

• Growth mindset with experience building and managing agile, DevOps solution delivery teams that are autonomous and business process focused.

• Ability to lead and influence individuals at multiple organization levels, fostering a team environment.

• Skilled in product portfolio management.

• Display personal values of teamwork, fact-based decision making, fair and equitable treatment of all and customer driven.

HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen

SALARY RANGE

$105,872 - $141,149