Portfolio Management and Incubation Product Manager

Company: Avanade
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 18, 2020

Job Description:

Country:United States Cities:Seattle Area of expertise:Advisory ServicesJob Description The Portfolio Management and Incubation Product Manager will be responsible for managing Avanade's portfolio of service offerings and assets through an established lifecycle while building world-class product management tools and processes that will be leveraged by a network of product managers around the world. You will ensure customer interests are at the center of our product/solution lifecycle and maximize the return on our product management investments. You are a tactical business leader, leading key operational activities from definition to development of Avanade's service offerings. You will excel at working across functional teams, architecting processes and solutions that help position Avanade to continue to lead as a provider of Microsoft technology and consulting services.Key Responsibilities:Product & Business PlanningWorks with Solution Area leadership and market/customer research to create business plans for software products/solutions that align with Avanade strategic directionCreates and operationalizes processes to assess the health of existing product and service offerings, ensuring consistency in how we evaluate and measure the maturity and future potential of our businessIdentifies and implements tools and methodologies to gather and synthesize feedback from clients, quantitative data, research reports, market trends to inform product and service requirements and vision; improves the collection of customer requirements Defines and clearly articulates/explains processes and tools to internal audiences Stays up to date on relevant products and technologies, adapting portfolio strategy and roadmap to meet market demands and standardsProduct & Program Ownership Works with Solution Area Product Managers to create and regularly maintain the product/solution vision, roadmap, and backlog of work through the project's life cycle Manages product/solution release content and schedules for Avanade's portfolio of services Communicates with senior leadership to provide feedback on progress and implementation of product management vision Assists in developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working across departments and with leadership to execute Develops strong understanding of the business, and deep Avanade business acumenQualifications:Increasingly diverse/complex experience in a product management contextPeople management experience strongly preferredUndergraduate degree required, preferably Business, Marketing, or related degrees; MBAs considered highly valuableOther Skills/Knowledge:Discipline Knowledge & Skills Experience implementing software products by working with UX design, development and management teams in an agile environment Strong knowledge of software development and implementation lifecycles Strong internal/external stakeholder interaction; includes presenting to and influencing executive decision-makers Experience in conducting primary and secondary research on markets including market segments, geographies, products, and industry Experience gathering requirements (from customers, other stakeholders) to build and guide project/product roadmaps, including use of requirements-gathering tools/technologies Demonstrated ability to understand different business models and strategies Experience working with, managing and influencing virtual teams, including off-shore Clear and concise oral and written communication Experience working in a digital agency or consulting firm Knowledgeable about project/program financials (e.g., budgeting, assessing financial impact, working with financial analysts) Strong networking skills; can build relationships quickly Customer oriented attitude with great presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skillsRequired Certifications:SAFe and ACPMPO certifications considered valuable Apply now

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