Regulated Messaging Product Manager

Job#: 3020170

Job Description:

Job Title: Product Manager

Duration: 8 months

Location: Jacksonville FL / Charlotte NC / Addison TX (Onsite 5 days)

Payrate: $60.00 - 64.54/hr

Description

This Product Manager will be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle for Data Retention and Supervision technologies for Electronic Communication data. The key responsibilities will include gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, communicating to the end users, and working closely with engineering, supply chain, marketing, operations and support to ensure financial and customer satisfaction goals are met. This individual must also ensure that critical interactions are maintained with key vendors who are aligned to meet project goals; maintaining relationships with internal vendor management teams to ensure satisfactory contract negotiations. This Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product and communication efforts support the company's overall strategy and goals. A key role will involve ensuring smooth execution for critical initiatives, ensuring customer experience is maximized and time to market goals are met for a portfolio of products impacting all business units across a large financial services enterprise.

This Product Manager is expected to:

Define the product strategy and roadmap

Understand and represent the needs and requirements of the customers

Deliver requirements documents with prioritized features and corresponding justification

Drive new product enhancements/updates through the development process lifecycle

Perform product demos and orchestrate training for customers

Propose an overall budget and secure funding to ensure success

Set pricing to meet recovery and financial goals

Work with external third parties as required

Develop and manage the core positioning and messaging for the product

Deliver monthly metrics including volume, savings, and expenses with forecasts

Run beta and POC programs with early-stage products and samples

Be an expert with respect to alternative / competing products

Skills Requirements

Strong understanding of product management discipline, including new product development, testing and deployment

Experience and understanding of regulatory requirements and obligations for retention, supervision and discovery of electronic communication

Prior experience in a high-volume production environment

Exceptional executive presentation and communication skills

Excellent analytical and presentation skills; ability to synthesize complex situations/inputs and communicate it via clear/concise documents, presentations, etc

Excellent influencing and problem resolution skills

Must be comfortable in delivering messages across a wide spectrum of individuals having varying degrees of technical understanding

Must have strong leadership skills and qualities which enable you to work with peers and various levels of management

Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines

Strong business-centric mindset with ability to use sound business judgment and tailor approach to drive desired business outcomes

Ability to manage complex priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality or timelines.

Technology Skills

Experience with technological deployment processes

Experience with Archival, Messaging, Data Analytics and Data Management technologies a plus.

Experience Requirements

Information Technology professional with 7+ years' experience

Bachelor's and/or master's degree in information technology or related field

Experience working in a highly regulated financial institution preferred

3-5 years of experience in Product Management

Demonstrated success defining and launching products

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Product Management Certification (preferred)

Technical background

Excellent teamwork skills

Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and drive results with cross-functional teams without formal authority

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.