Senior Product Manager
Microsoft
- Redmond, WA
- $112,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Product Strategy Development: Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with business objectives. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and trends.
- Product Planning and Roadmapping: Define data product requirements based on business needs, end user feedback, and data analysis. Create and prioritize product features and enhancements. Develop and maintain a product roadmap that outlines key milestones and deliverables. Cross
- Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, data science, business analytics, and other teams to drive product development. Communicate product requirements and priorities effectively to cross-functional stakeholders. Collaborate with different teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing support.
- Data Analysis and Insights: Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform product decisions. Use data-driven approaches to evaluate product performance and iterate on features. Utilize analytics tools and platforms to track key performance metrics and monitor adoption and behavior.
- Product Development and Delivery: Manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept to launch. Define project scope, timelines, and resource requirements. Coordinate with engineering teams to prioritize development tasks and address technical challenges.
- Product Change Management and Adoption: Collaborate with business teams to develop launch strategies and messaging. Support efforts through product demonstrations, training sessions, and collateral development. Monitor user adoption and engagement metrics, and implement strategies to drive product usage.
- Product Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess product performance and success. Conduct regular reviews and retrospectives to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement. Iterate on the product strategy and roadmap based on user feedback, business needs, and business goals.
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- Bachelor’s Degree AND 5+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development
- OR equivalent experience.
- 3+ years experience working with data related technologies.
- 7+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the data analytics domain. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and driving successful product launches.
- Effective presentation skills and the ability to influence and persuade others.
- Analytical Abilities: Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive insights from data and make data-driven decisions. Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI.
- Leadership and Collaboration: Proven leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from individual contributors to senior executives.
- Strategic Thinking: Strategic mindset with the ability to think long-term and develop innovative product solutions that address market needs and business goals.
- Customer Focus: Effective customer orientation and empathy, with a focus on understanding user needs and delivering products that provide value and improve user experience.
- Project Management Skills: Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and navigate ambiguity.
- Advanced Degree: While not always necessary, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant field such as Data Science, Business Analytics, or MBA. Domain Expertise: Experience or knowledge in specific industries such as cloud supply chain, with a solid understanding of industry-specific challenges, regulations, and best practices.