Bloomington, MN, US
56 days ago
Associate Product Manager
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Associate Product Manager Job Locations US-MN-Bloomington Requisition ID 20062088 Category IDeaS (a SAS company) Position Type Professional

 

Passionate people. Loyal clients. Leading solutions.

With a rich culture of creative collaboration and professional growth, IDeaS’ team members build successful careers with us.

IDeaS is proud to be a global powerhouse of innovation and excellence; challenge and reward. No matter where we’re working, our teams come together to create leading revenue management solutions that accelerate our clients’ growth through revenue optimization.

Now we just need you!

Supports definition of product vision and direction for assigned features or product areas. Delivers documentation outlining feature requirements for enhancements slotted on the product roadmap. This role collaborates very closely with development team(s) working on assigned features to ensure product development is complete per any required timelines . Role works throughout the lifecycle of new deliverables: From requirements through release notes and shadowing testing and initial properties using the capabilities. Communicates product content and knowledge to internal constituents.

What you’ll be doing...

Own the definition of product requirements and roadmap definition for assigned projects/products or areas thereof.Manage the product backlog and prioritize requirements and client enhancement requests.Manage client-associated Product Management deliverables by scoping, creating, and updating SOWs, continually monitoring and documenting project activities and communicating project status and changes.Collaborate with development teams to communicate backlog priorities, solution design and ensuring stories are organized and sized appropriately with the required acceptance criteria prior to execution.Provide ongoing support to development teams when technical or functional requirement questions arise.Acts as a liaison with key stakeholders (internal or external to IDeaS) to gather information required to continue with development efforts within agreed requirements.Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.Ensures knowledge transfer of product functionality to client support teams, Marketing & Sales or Account Management, acting as an SME before and after features are rolled out.Supports delivery of a product item, enhancement or feature assigned end-to-end – from ensuring that requirements are sufficiently defined that the item can be picked-up in a release and broken down into stories; managing development process to ensure on-time delivery and working with teams to test initial deployment to production properties and reviewing and helping to prioritize any defects that may arise.Delivers technical, fact-oriented content for pricing, positioning and marketing or education/ support collateral.May manage OEM/Technical provider relationships.Run beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples – ensure measurement of success against defined KPIs for the project.Performs other duties, as assigned.

What you’ll bring to us…

Bachelor’s degree in a business Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science or quantitative field (other degrees will be considered).

1+ years’ experience in Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Consulting or related function in the software/ technology industry.

Demonstrably strong ability to translate business requirements to analytical and product needs and communicate effectively to Technology, Development and Analytics teams.

Ability to understand product features and describe associated customer value.

Ability to map market and client requirements into product features.

Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.

Full understanding of the product management skills; ability to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways.

Skilled in effective communication, influencing and negotiation.

Strong organizational and project management skills for managing commitments, schedules, and deadlines.

We Support Who You Are….

As a global company, we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives spark innovation and meet the challenges of an evolving world.  Whether you’re launching a new career or expanding your current one, IDeaS is a company where you can balance great work with all other aspects of your life. 

At IDeaS, we also aspire to live our values each day by being Accountable, Curious, Passionate and Authentic. And we continue our quest to build a more inclusive environment that attracts, represents and provides a place for diverse ideas, unique perspectives, and authentic voices. 

Additional Information:
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the education requirement stated above.

Resumes may be considered in the order they are received.

IDeaS/SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, IDeaS/SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment.

IDeaS/SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

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