Sr. Product Manager

Software Resources has an immediate job opportunity for a Sr. Product Manager with a major corporation in Seattle, WA.
This is on-site 4 days in Seattle, Remote on Fridays.
Duration: 6+ month(s)
Must Haves:

• Must have technical skills - pivoted from software engineering to Product Manager or Product Manager in very technical role
• Must have knowledge of KPI's for core tech.
• Someone with a "go-to-market strategy " is not a good fit for this role.
• Must know code- Python is what team mostly works in
• Must have Cloud knowledge- we are AWS shop but experience is any cloud is fine
• Someone who has worked in AI space, knowledge of ML and/orAI is a very desirable nice to have- projects will be in this realm
• Must be in a ready to go mode, sprints are every 2 weeks with deliverables
• Having technical software experience, technical product knowledge and/or technical

Description:
This role requires deep interaction and cross team dependency management for a portfolio of foundational services and capabilities that enable an integrated experience across several products.

The ideal candidate is technically adept in software and data development lifecycles, Agile and MVP approaches, multi-cloud capabilities (AWS, Azure, Google), as well exemplary leadership and communication abilities (both verbal and written). This role requires you to engage customers of both technical and non-technical skillsets (e.g. Information Workers, Developers, and IT Admins).
Understands technical customer requirements and can articulate them into technical build requirements
Deep empathy for customer requirements - both the goods and the bad
Willing to say no as appropriate when customer asks are not aligned with strategic direction
Uses data to see opportunities and build hypotheses worthy of prioritization
Correlates multiple data dimensions to identify patterns that can be transformed into build requirements
Performs market and industry analysis of trends and conditions for products, platforms, and features for the relevant product line
Defines strategy, vision, & prioritizes product roadmap
Ensures business rhythm is established that corrals both customer sentiment feedback, as well as customer data that enables prioritization requests and enhancements for the product line
Engages with customer and organizational leadership to deeply understand unarticulated needs, successes, and new opportunities; then conveys that information to the team in a manner that is traceable and useful.
Uses data, strategic direction, and feedback loops, prioritizing high value outcomes first
Uses an Agile framework, specifically with an MVP and iterative approach, partners and collaborates with engineering team to ensure the right work is prioritized and delivered; communicates effectively to stakeholders
Brings to bear techniques to increase collaboration, predictability, and transparency for the team while promoting a culture of experimentation and innovation
Champions organization-wide processes and best practices related to ideation, delivery, prioritization, and customer engagement
Productively challenges engineering design to ensure customer requirements will be fulfilled
Uses a lifelong learning mentality, knowing the latest best practices and technologies
Exercises good judgment when faced with risk, blockers, or tradeoffs
Communicate expectations to partners, leaders, and customers, and optimally resets expectations as priorities or deliverables shift
Effectively onboards customers and stakeholders to new releases and functionality
Plan and prioritize work with our Software Engineering team focused on multi-cloud provisioning, governance, and data transparency
Work across a team of developers who will design, build, and maintain APIs and services that underpin our products
Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of 5-7years experience in a technical engineering role such as software, data or systems engineering
A minimum of 5-7 years experience in technical product or program management
A minimum of 5-7 years cloud experience (AWS, Google, Azure)
Proven experience setting strategic vision, large scale application/data deployments, managing software or data development lifecycles, and resolving issues that impact design, product success, or address future technologies
Ability to work with large data sets for analysis and interpretation of business results
Experienced in SCRUM/Lean Agile frameworks with an MVP/iterative approach
Ability to influence, take calculated risks, make sound business decisions, and resolve concerns as needed
Excellent interpersonal, business development, and communication skills (both written & verbal for both technical and non-technical audiences)
Positive can-do partnership demeanor while working with cross-functional teams and business units
Must be detail oriented, self-organized, and capable of simultaneously prioritizing multiple efforts
Technically adept in multi-cloud strategies & technologies and highly skilled at building strong partnerships that deliver critical organizational outcomes.
Required Education:
BS
About Software Resources
Software Resources, founded more than 3 decades ago, is a trusted staffing partner specializing in Technology (IT, Creative, & Marketing), Finance, & Accounting placements. We work with companies nationwide that need skilled professionals and connect them with candidates like you looking for the right opportunity.
We are always looking for professionals at all experience levels and in various specialties to meet our clients' hiring needs. As a member of our team, you will have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, life insurance with AD&D.
If this position fits interests you, we encourage you to apply.