Product Manager

TechDigital Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology group in California is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of products. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience, strong knowledge in project management, and preferably financial product experience. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, defining project scopes, and conducting market analyses. Certification in SAFe or PMP is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product ownership experience with a strong financial background.
• Experience in handling payment gateways or financial products.
• Client does not want a data person.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross functional project teams.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.

Skills

Project management methodologies

SAFe Product Owner experience

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Job Summary

• The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful planning, execution, and delivery of various products.
• As a SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, the role will involve defining and prioritizing product features, manage the product backlog, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure product success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross functional project teams to ensure timely completion of projects within budget and scope
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Identify and resolve project issues and risks, escalating when necessary
• Conduct project reviews and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Define product features, prioritize the product backlog, and work closely with the development team
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure product vision and goals are understood and implemented
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform product decisions
• Ensure product success through effective collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement

Skill Requirements

• Strong knowledge and experience in project management methodologies and tools
• Proven experience as a safe product owner/product manager in an agile environment
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and principles
• Certification in safe or project management (e.g., safe product owner/product manager, PMP) is preferred
• Certifications: SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, Project Management Professional (PMP)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Candidate with 10+ years of product ownership experience with strong financial background; experience in handling payment gateways or financial products
• Lead digital transformation; worked in fortune 500 companies; worked in customer facing products like web or mobile app
• Client is NOT looking for a data person.
• Also, preferred is a candidate who has played the role of a Product Manager of a smaller shop or start up. As they didn't have the organizational process rigor or same magnitude in ramifications, they can start as a Product Owner.
• It would be nice to have if one of the product managers have the following skillset: SFDC Marketing Cloud experience.
• Creating new journey templates and email campaigns.