IT Product Manager (930805)

Equus - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Louisville, KY

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The IT Product Manager will oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation through development, launch, and iteration. This role is crucial for understanding market trends and customer needs to deliver products that enhance business growth and customer satisfaction. The manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company goals and to create a seamless user experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with company goals.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape.
• Work closely with engineering, design, and other teams to develop and launch products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to develop and launch products.
• Create and manage the product roadmap, prioritizing features and improvements.
• Track product performance and gather user feedback to inform future development.
• Monitor product performance through analytics and customer feedback and iterate on product features to improve user satisfaction and business outcomes.
• Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements and translate them into detailed product specifications.
• Oversee the product development process, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Focus on creating a seamless and engaging user experience by working closely with UX/UI designers.
• Track compliance requirements (e.g. Accessibility, Data Security, etc.).
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies, including product positioning, pricing, and promotional activities.
• Manage the product lifecycle from launch to end-of-life, ensuring products meet quality standards and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management or a related role.
• Understanding of software development processes, and experience with product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana, Trello).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of market research techniques and competitive analysis.
• Strong customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering value to end-users.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
• Pragmatic Marketing Certification
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities
• Networking programs
• Impact on the lives of others