Employment Type : Full-Time
About Our Innovation Digital Studios
Welcome to the Avanade Digital Innovation Studios, where the best in creative and technology mix it up to push the boundaries of innovation. We're a fast-moving, big-idea-dreaming, mishmash of designers, UX architects, technologists, delivery experts, writers, and more, who, when brought together, create trans formative digital experiences for some of the biggest and best brands on the planet. Sound like a place you wouldn't mind hanging your hat? Great, in North America you can find us in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, NYC, Raleigh, Seattle, and Toronto.
About the role
The Product Manager owns the product / solution on behalf of Avanade, representing customer interests throughout the product / solution lifecycle. Incumbents in this job take a leadership role in defining the product / solution vision, and driving scenario execution. The Product Manager is a tactical business leader, leading key operational activities from definition to development of the production / solution. Incumbents in this job ensure the product/solution meets customer and market needs, and they develop and execute on plans to drive those results. They work across functional teams to ensure success.
Key Responsibilities
Product & Business Planning
Works with senior product team on market / customer research to create business plans for software products / solutions that align with Avanade strategic direction
Gathers and synthesizes feedback from clients, quantitative data, research reports, market trends to inform product requirements and vision; improves the collection of customer requirements
Partners with senior product team to develop product/solution concept
Prioritizes requirements and development backlog
Defines and clearly articulates/explains scenarios to internal audiences
Stays up-to-date on relevant product and technologies, adapting product strategy and roadmap to meet market demands and standards
Product & Program Ownership
Creates and regularly maintains the product / solution vision, roadmap, and backlog of work through the project's life cycle
Manages product / solution release content and schedules
Communicate the solution vision, roadmap, and backlog of work -- including success criteria -- to development team
Communicates with more senior product / solution team to provide feedback on progress and implementation of vision
Verifies functionality and quality of product / solution releases, administering user acceptance testing as appropriate
Assists in developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working across departments and with leadership to execute
Develops strong understanding of the business, and deep Avanade business acumen
Years of Experience
6+ years of increasingly diverse / complex experience in a product development context
Education
Undergraduate degree required, preferably business, marketing, or related degrees; MBAs and computer science degrees considered highly valuable
Other Skills/Knowledge
Discipline Knowledge & Skills
Experience implementing software products by working with UX design, development and management teams in an agile environment
Strong experience with web and mobile products
Strong knowledge of software development and implementation lifecycles
Strong internal/external stakeholder interaction; includes presenting to and influencing executive decision-makers
Experience in conducting primary and secondary research on markets including market segments, geographies, products, and industry
Experience gathering requirements (from customers, other stakeholders) to build and guide project/product roadmaps, including use of requirements-gathering tools/technologies
Demonstrated ability to understand different business models and strategies
Experience working with, managing and influencing virtual teams, including off-shore
Clear and concise oral and written communication
Experience working in a digital agency or consulting firm
Knowledgeable about project/program financials (e.g., budgeting, assessing financial impact, working with financial analysts)
Strong networking skills; can build relationships quickly
Customer oriented attitude with great presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills