Product Manager

• Top 3 Required Skills:
1. Business education/certification in Product Mgmt. (BS, MBA, etc.), 2. Mid tear Product Mgmt. experience -managed their own product with experience performing ROI assessments 3. Software Product Manager experience for external customers 4. Fluency in analytics - experience with reporting metric definition.
Job Responsibilities

• Work with industry thought leaders and clients to determine market demand for new products and product extensions.

• Drive future product direction roadmap & strategy

• Collaborate with business partners to define product roadmap

• Closely interface with software development organization and business stakeholders in sales and marketing to ensure appropriate go-to-market plans are in place

• Research alternative solutions including external vendor offerings that meet business requirements

• Research markets, competitors, and merging trends (products & technologies)

• Gauge usability of products and make constructive suggestions for change

• Understand and document our buyer's process, including where they get information, and the who, what, when and why behind the decisions they make. Drive changes to our sales and marketing processes based on the learnings

• Manage product(s) through all stages of the product cycle including:
o Generating new product ideas
o Establishing and documenting product requirements as Epics, Features, User Stories & Acceptance Criteria
o Reviewing/prioritizing Features with business stakeholders
o Reviewing/prioritizing User Stories with the product development team
o ssist in planning overall software release schedule
o Working with marketing and sales to prepare press releases and launch campaigns
o Working with sales to ensure the appropriate go to market collateral, objections lists, and channel approaches are in place
o Demonstrating and training staff and clients on new and upcoming features
o Measuring the success of a new product feature

Required Qualifications & Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree is required, with an advanced degree (MBA) preferred.

• The successful candidate will have 3-5 years' experience in the Software Technology & Development arena.

• 3+ years of product management experience with experience building and launching SaaS-based software solutions.

• The position will require significant exposure to and collaboration with major clients, sales prospects, users and stakeholders.

• The successful candidate will be a driven, accomplished product manager with a track record of success conceptualizing, developing and bringing to market innovative software solutions and new feature enhancements to drive sales and entries into new markets.

• Comfortable in high growth organizations.

• hands-on leader, the ideal candidate will possess experience suited to an entrepreneurial and collaborative growth-oriented environment.

• Fluency in analytics; Ability to demonstrate ROI of all new product initiatives.

• Proven track record of successful collaboration with development, sales, marketing and finance.

• Strategic mindset with a passion for product delivery and user experience.

• quick learner.

• Strong technical skills and knowledge of SaaS software and enterprise wide systems.

• Experienced in agile and scrum development methodologies, and a committed partner to the product development team.

• bility to understand technical product feature set.

Highly regarded qualifications, but not required:

• Usability and interaction design training or experience.

• Knowledge of legal software & services landscape.

About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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