IT Product Manager

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced IT Product Manager to join our Collection Platforms & AI team. This role will focus on driving the strategic initiatives roadmap for AI-enabled collection systems, enhancing communication strategies, and advocating for developers to ensure our products meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT product management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for engaging with the developer community.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Strategy:

• Drive the strategic vision and roadmap for AI-enabled content collection systems, ensuring alignment with overall technology strategy and business objectives.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges within the content collection landscape, leveraging insights to inform product development and enhancements.
• Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to define technical requirements and specifications for AI-driven solutions, ensuring they meet both functional and performance standards.

Content Creation:

• Develop and prepare high-quality presentations for executive leadership that effectively communicate strategic initiatives, technical architecture, and anticipated business outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and data that inform content creation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Create comprehensive documentation that outlines project scope, requirements, and progress, facilitating clear communication among stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a liaison between business units, technical teams, and executive leadership to ensure that product development aligns with stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, present concepts, and solicit feedback from key stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote collaboration and support for product initiatives.

Performance Measurement and Reporting:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of AI-enabled content collection systems, regularly reporting on progress to executive leadership.
• Analyze data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of implemented solutions, making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

Project Management:

• Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of product initiatives, managing resources, budgets, and timelines effectively.
• Utilize Agile methodologies to drive product development processes, ensuring adaptability and responsiveness to changing business needs.

Team Leadership:

• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of product managers, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer-centric thinking within the product organization, encouraging collaboration and creativity.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to create compelling presentations and engage with diverse audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Over 10 years of experience in product management or similar roles, particularly in technology or IT-related fields.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and their application in content management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance measurement methodologies.