Product Manager, Business Development (Hybrid - NJ or PA)

$135,500 - $213,400/Yr

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - West Point, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - West Point, PA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Business Development Product Manager will be responsible for the development and execution of strategic initiatives related to Business Development within the Enterprise Information Technology team. This role focuses on implementing digital products that support competitive intelligence, business development, and alliance management, utilizing the Scrum/Agile framework to drive transformation and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Shape and own the digital product roadmap and vision.
• Maintain a customer-centric approach by understanding business processes and gathering user insights.
• Own the creation, definition, and prioritization of the digital product backlog.
• Build, manage, mentor, and coach a squad consisting of indirect reports and external partners.
• Engage with enterprise stakeholders and incorporate their input into the team's work.
• Empower the team to determine effective and efficient delivery of development work.
• Groom best-in-class product features with detailed analysis of impact vs. value.
• Stay current with Business Development strategic planning trends and best practices.
• Work within a cross-functional squad to clarify requirements and delivery expectations.
• Manage the budget for assigned Squad(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years managing and/or development of IT systems.
• Exceptional prioritization, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen; strategic, analytical, and innovative; proactive and self-directed.
• Effective at navigating whitespace/greenfield opportunities.
• Critical thinker who can effectively embrace new ideas and technologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in leading deployments.
• Experience motivating and leading teams with and without authority.
• Certified Scrum Product Manager.
• Experience working on Agile teams and knowledge of Scrum framework.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• Long term incentive if applicable
• Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick days