Job Description
A client of Insight Global is seeking an IT Product Manager to join their team.
This is a PERMANENT & FULLY REMOTE opportunity. A big perk of this client is that FULL Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) are FREE for employees!
Candidates must sit in one of the following states: Georgia, Florida, Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, or Illinois
Qualified candidates will have the following:
5+ years' of Product Management experience
3+ years' of Payroll Software domain experience
Complete knowledge of SDLC
Profile
Owns the product vision, strategy, release roadmap, competitive analysis and positioning for the product and is a major influencer of all steps in the product lifecycle including research, development and maintenance. The Product Manager will be measured by product delivery accomplishments, market growth achievements and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities
* Define product strategy and roadmap
* Manage staff in multiple work groups including hiring/terminating, mentoring and writing performance reviews
* Identify product innovations and work to eliminate product deficiencies
* Develop requirements and business cases for recommended new product development and major enhancement initiatives
* Create and maintain product documentation including project plans, technical information, and related calendars
* Develop cross-organizational relationships to achieve the desired results
* Maintain current knowledge of the competitor landscape (platform, product offering, industry focus, strengths/weaknesses) to help shape strategy
* Interact with our Partners' Product Managers re: product support, including deliveries' scheduling, enhancements and fixes
* Help the company promote its brand, product offerings and industry expertise as opportunities arise
* Act as liaison between Sales & Marketing, Client Services and IT teams to support product positioning and customer demand as part of new product development; respond to associated requests as necessary
* Act as a product champion within the company
* Other responsibilities as assigned
Required Skills & Experience
3 YEARS SUPPORTING A PAYROLL APPLICATION IS A MUST HAVE. CANDIDATES NO PAYROLL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
* 4-year Business degree or higher
* 5+ years product management experience including 3+ years with Payroll/HR, Finance or Accounting Software
* Complete knowledge of SDLC
* Demonstrated success defining, launching, and maintaining business products
* Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, business processes and information technology; solid understanding of product planning
* Product Management and/or Project Management certification a plus
* Ability to interact with internal and external customers in a professional manner and to provide exceptional customer service
* Applied skills in areas such as Web-based applications and with customer facing tools, etc.
* Experience facilitating meetings attended by users, peers, executives and customer management
* Knowledge and experience with Payroll Service Bureau operations a plus
* Familiarity with SaaS product delivery models a plus
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.