IT Product Manager

Velocity Tech - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Minneapolis, MN

About the position

The IT Product Manager will play a crucial role in driving the Subscriptions platform data priorities and delivery by working closely with both internal and external business partners. This position requires a deep understanding of business problems and the ability to articulate these issues clearly to various stakeholders. The Product Manager will be responsible for creating and delivering a roadmap that ensures business continuity while enhancing the methods of obtaining and utilizing data. This role emphasizes the importance of collaboration, as the Product Manager will need to partner with individuals across the organization and influence without direct authority to achieve objectives. In addition to strategic planning, the Product Manager will be tasked with fostering a culture of innovation within the team, utilizing the Build, Measure, Learn cycle to drive product development. Regular meetings with key stakeholders will be essential to gather customer feedback and respond to product suggestions effectively. The role also involves defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of data and reporting features, ensuring that the product meets the needs of its users. The Product Manager will define product requirements and manage a prioritized backlog for the engineering team, actively participating in sprint ceremonies to ensure alignment and progress. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with business partners to understand their business problems and drive data priorities.
• Articulate business problems, goals, and outcomes in a clear manner for internal and external teams.
• Create and deliver a roadmap for maintaining business continuity while improving data acquisition methods.
• Partner with individuals and influence without authority to meet objectives.
• Drive a culture of innovation and implement the Build, Measure, Learn cycle within the team.
• Meet with key stakeholders to gather customer feedback and respond to product suggestions.
• Define and track key performance indicators to measure the success of data and reporting features.
• Define product requirements and manage a prioritized backlog for the engineering team.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field.
• High level of comfort with technology and its development.
• SQL or experience with Data Visualization tools including familiarity with ETL processes.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in product management or a related field.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Ruthlessly prioritize and focus on product features that can drive maximum impact with minimal resources.