Product Manager

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Carmel, IN seeks a strategic product leader to define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap across core product areas, partnering with executive stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.

You will mentor cross-functional teams, champion AI/SDLC ownership, oversee roadmaps, and optimize portfolio value, balancing business goals with customer needs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing and executing product strategies, roadmaps, and business cases aligned with high-level organizational goals.
• Demonstrated hands-on AI SDLC ownership and execution across projects.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver strategic, complex initiatives on time and within scope.
• Strong capability to collaborate with senior leaders, align diverse stakeholder needs, and manage external vendor relationships.
• Experience managing product performance using analytics, VOC feedback, and testing strategies to optimize engagement.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving complex product requirements for technical development partners.
• Superior ability to translate and present complex technical and business insights to drive alignment.
• Experience onboarding, mentoring, and developing diverse talent in a high-performing team environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle and roadmap of multiple products and solutions, including planning, implementation, and ongoing optimization.
• Accountable for prioritization of all work across assigned product portfolios.
• Develop and socialize product vision, strategy, and release plans across business units.
• Research and analyze industry trends, competitive landscapes, and thought leadership to inform future solutions.
• Design and maintain systems to capture and share organizational knowledge for continuity and development.
• Drive scope decisions for agile development and evolve base product features over time.
• Approve product design requirements, partnering with technology teams to refine solutions using an agile process.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver strategic initiatives on time and within scope.

Skills

Strategic product leadership

AI SDLC ownership

Cross-functional execution

Stakeholder & vendor alignment

Data & performance analytics

Requirements oversight

Executive communication

Team leadership & coaching

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking leader to develop and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our core product and solution areas across key business domains. In this role, you will apply a deep understanding of overarching business strategy to identify and deliver the capabilities needed to achieve measurable outcomes. As a key partner and mentor, you will influence and coach cross-functional teams to ensure complete alignment with product goals, fostering innovation and driving digital maturity at scale.

Responsibilities:

• Product & Portfolio Management
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle and roadmap of multiple products and solutions, including planning, implementation, and ongoing optimization.
• Accountable for prioritization of all work across assigned product portfolios.
• Develop and socialize product vision, strategy, and comprehensive release plans across business units.
• Research, monitor, and analyze emerging industry trends, best practices, competitive landscapes, and thought leadership to recommend future solutions.
• Design and maintain systems and processes to capture, organize, and share organizational knowledge, supporting business continuity and associate development.
• Drive scope decisions for agile development, evolving base product features along the maturity curve.
• Approve product design requirements, partnering with technology teams to refine solutions using an agile, iterative process.

Change Management

• Develop and execute change management strategies to drive product adoption across the organization.
• Engage key stakeholders to communicate updates, gather feedback, and proactively address concerns.
• Facilitate training and support programs for impacted teams and users.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of change initiatives, adjusting strategies as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Drive alignment with internal technology teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure goals and deliverables are met.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, translating complex business needs into actionable product initiatives.

Resource & Value Management

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver strategic initiatives on time and within scope.
• Manage portfolio resource allocation, capacity planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee product scorecards, metrics, and KPIs to ensure capabilities consistently drive target business results.

Culture & Leadership

• Model exemplary communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Lead, develop, and coach diverse teams, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing environment.
• Drive results while cultivating a culture of continuous innovation and resourcefulness.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:

• Industry Acumen: Deep awareness of emerging technologies, market trends, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Professional Certifications: Certified Product Manager (CPM) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) credentials.

Education:

• Bachelors

Experience:

• 4-7 years

Qualifications:

• Strategic Product Leadership: Proven track record of developing and executing product strategies, roadmaps, and business cases aligned with high-level organizational goals.
• AI SDLC Ownership: Demonstrated hands-on experience in AI Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) ownership and execution.
• Cross-Functional Execution: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver strategic, complex initiatives on time and within scope.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Alignment: Strong capability to collaborate with senior business leaders, align diverse stakeholder needs, and manage external vendor relationships.
• Data & Performance Analytics: Experience managing product performance using analytics, Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback, and testing strategies to optimize engagement.
• Requirements Oversight: Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving complex product requirements to provide clarity for technical development partners.
• Executive Communication: Superior ability to translate and present complex technical and business insights to drive alignment across all organizational levels.
• Team Leadership & Coaching: Experience onboarding, mentoring, and developing diverse talent while fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].