Product Manager V

Request: Product Manager V

Duration: 12 Months with a possibility of extension

Location: Houston, TX (No Remote) In-Office Expectation: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote

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