Associate, Global Product Management

Description

We are looking for a dedicated Associate, Global Product Management to oversee operational tools and automation solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce manual efforts within the organization. This high-impact role requires strategic thinking, collaboration with stakeholders, and the ability to deliver products that improve operational workflows and data quality. This is a long-term contract position based in Chicago, Illinois.

Responsibilities:
Develop and manage a comprehensive roadmap for operational tools, workflows, and automation solutions that mitigate risks and streamline processes.
Design platform strategies, including interaction patterns, automation frameworks, and system integration decisions to optimize operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities to replace fragmented tools or manual processes with automated solutions, prioritizing investments based on operational impact.
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure adoption rates, cost savings, efficiency improvements, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Maintain data quality as a core product discipline, utilizing dashboards and scoring frameworks to ensure reliable and trustworthy data.
Lead the execution of site onboarding processes through the Minimum Viable Infrastructure framework, aligning cross-functional inputs to establish priorities.
Collaborate with operations teams to gather requirements, validate concepts, and translate needs into actionable product specifications.
Advocate for the operational perspective in product decisions, ensuring risks such as tool fragmentation are identified and mitigated early.
Manage the product backlog, refining user stories with clear acceptance criteria and maintaining a pipeline of prioritized deliverables.
Partner closely with the Product Manager to ensure timely delivery of solutions that align with organizational goals.

Requirements

Proven experience in product management, particularly in operational tools and automation.
Strong analytical skills with a track record of monitoring KPIs and driving data-informed decisions.
Expertise in designing and implementing workflows, frameworks, and automation solutions.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience collaborating across global and regional teams.
Familiarity with tools and technologies such as Oracle, APIs, and reporting dashboards.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of data quality management practices and governance frameworks.
Experience in creating user stories and refining backlogs to deliver measurable outcomes.

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