IT Program Manager V
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated "IT Program Manager V
" for an opportunity in US - Chicago, IL
Position Title:IT Program Manager V
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Posting Expected Start Date: 08/15/2024
(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date._
Expected Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: 40 hours work week
Pay Rate: $70/hr on W2
Position Description
This Product Manager will be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle for Data Retention and Supervision technologies for Electronic Communication data. The key responsibilities will include gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, communicating to the end users, and working closely with engineering, supply chain, marketing, operations and support to ensure financial and customer satisfaction goals are met. This individual must also ensure that critical interactions are maintained with key vendors who are aligned to meet project goals; maintaining relationships with internal vendor management teams to ensure satisfactory contract negotiations. This Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product and communication efforts support the company's overall strategy and goals. A key role will involve ensuring smooth execution for critical initiatives, ensuring customer experience is maximized and time to market goals are met for a portfolio of products impacting all business units across a large financial services enterprise.
This Product Manager is expected to:
1. Define the product strategy and roadmap
Understand and represent the needs and requirements of the customers
3. Deliver requirements documents with prioritized features and corresponding justification
Drive new product enhancements/updates through the development process lifecycle
Perform product demos and orchestrate training for customers
Propose an overall budget and secure funding to ensure success
Set pricing to meet recovery and financial goals
8. Work with external third parties as required
9. Develop and manage the core positioning and messaging for the product
10. Deliver monthly metrics including volume, savings, and expenses with forecasts
11. Run beta and POC programs with early-stage products and samples
12. Be an expert with respect to alterative / competing products
Skills Requirements
* Strong understanding of product management discipline, including new product development, testing and deployment
* Experience and understanding of regulatory requirements and obligations for retention, supervision and discovery of electronic communication
* Prior experience in a high volume production environment
* Exceptional executive presentation and communication skills
* Excellent analytical and presentation skills; ability to synthesize complex situations/inputs and communicate it via clear/concise documents, presentations, etc
Excellent influencing and problem resolution skills
Must be comfortable in delivering messages across a wide spectrum of individuals having varying degrees of technical understanding
Must have strong leadership skills and qualities which enable you to work with peers and various levels of management
* Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
* Strong business-centric mindset with ability to use sound business judgment and tailor approach to drive desired business outcomes
* Ability to manage complex priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality or timelines.
Technology Skills