The VP of Product Management is responsible for:
(a) identifying new or expanded market opportunities in the Cybersecurity space;
(b) ownership of requirements definition and design of products / solutions that meet demonstrated market needs;
(c) project management of creation and delivery of products / solutions, coordinating with data science, applied data engineering and other stakeholders; and
(d) driving a product roadmap that sets iboss up for success in the market.
The individual filling this role must have a passion for technology and designing novel new products and solutions, and a love for hands-on Agile-style project management.
The VP of Product Management will: - Become an expert within iboss on the cybersecurity market segment, current and future.
- Develop and maintain a product strategy that leverages core iboss assets and capabilities, working with strategic clients, partners and internal stakeholders to align with market need and our company vision.
- Develop the requirements for highly differentiated cybersecurity solutions, products, and / or services, including strategy definition, requirements analysis, and delineation of the market opportunity.
- Lead a team of product management and engineering professionals in the development of both strategic and tactical deliverables, and manage the team, a budget, and associated resources toward those ends.
- Lead the creation and management of market / product requirement documents (MRDs / PRDs), prototypes / minimum viable products (MVPs), user stories, product development roadmaps, and related enterprise documentation.
- Take proven prototypes to development, including wireframes, design concepts, and PRDs / MRDs.
- Leverage strong process and project management abilities to envision and manage a path from idea conception to product implementation.
- Assist in the assignment and management of a large cross-functional team to deliver product development results, leading through influence and by example.
- Conduct market research, monitor competitive activity, and identify customer targets and their needs; apply learnings to current products and in ideation sessions for the development of new products or solutions.
- Participate in sales, business development, and existing customer calls as or meetings as appropriate to hear and understand first-hand the needs and requirements of prospects and customers.
- Meet with customers and partners to explain the product roadmap and get input of future product direction and evolution.
- Ensure business objectives are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, products, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; and, soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving product development efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- Develop transparent budgeting, tracking and reporting processes, and provide regular updates on progress against agreed-upon objectives.
- Ensure product development processes adhere to Agile (or similar) principles and align with company resource planning and allocation efforts.
- Articulate new product features and benefits to internal groups, including marketing and sales
Qualifications: - At least seven years technology product management or related experience in a leadership role, in the technology market segment. Prior experience in a cybersecurity, data services or data analytics environment with a focus on healthcare is ideal, but not required.
- Demonstrable customer centricity, strategy acumen and analytical ability to leverage data and research (both internal and external).
- Experience translating research and analyses to make sound business recommendations that are P&L accretive.
- Experience leading and working with cross-functional teams to turn insights into action.
- Ability to take strategic thinking and convey visually compelling presentations.
- The professional maturity to manage a team of high-functioning people and prioritize activities, and the ability to interact with leadership across our company and that of our partners and customers.
- An ability to use both persuasion and consensus to achieve desired outcomes in a timely and efficient fashion.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and personal ambition are key strengths iboss looks for in all of its employees.
- A degree in engineering / computer science, data analytics, business administration, statistics, information systems, informatics, or economics, or equivalent career experience.
- Technical knowledge and the ability to speak in technical terms to developers / architects, both internally and externally with customers / partners.
Skills: - Advanced systems-level thinking ability as evidenced through increasingly successful career achievement is required.
- Demonstrable organizational and project management skills are required.
- A passion for research, analysis, planning and project management.
- Must be able to know how to do research, mine data and apply strategic thinking to executive-level pitches and presentations.
- Strong analytical, verbal and written communications and presentation skills required.
- Facility with basic business software, including the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps, is required. Facility with project management applications such as Jira, BaseCamp or MS Project is also required.
- Experience with defining, designing, implementing, and managing various product management and development methodologies.
Benefits - Health, Vision, Dental, Chiropractic - open to domestic partners
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company paid holidays
- Optimistic, supportive, and FUN work environment
- Fantastic quarterly company events
- Free catered lunch every Friday
- Free snacks
- Free on-site gym membership
- Close to public transportation
The duties and responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job. iboss inc is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas |