Product Manager

Title: Product Manager
Location: Houston, TX (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
C2C/W2

*Summary:*
The main function of a Product Manager is to oversee the application of project management methodology during all phases of the product cycle, with responsibilities that include product design, scope management, cost control, quality and performance reporting.

*Job Responsibilities:*
Develop, track and manage project budget, project plans, timelines and scope
Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising
Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements
Lead teams of developers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs
Define test plans and ensure that products are defect free before User Acceptance Testing
Facilitate the User Acceptance Testing process, developing rollout plans and procedures
Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses
Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized
Make presentations to steering committees or project sponsors

*Skills:*
Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills
Ability to challenge CNP team members and guide and suggest ideal solutions from a technology standpoint
People management and team building skills
Demonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities
Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization
Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions
Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environment

*Education/Experience:*
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
PMP or PMI certification (not a must but will be a plus)
10+ years of experience