Product Manager

We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking leader to develop and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our core product and solution areas across key business domains. In this role, you will apply a deep understanding of overarching business strategy to identify and deliver the capabilities needed to achieve measurable outcomes. As a key partner and mentor, you will influence and coach cross-functional teams to ensure complete alignment with product goals, fostering innovation and driving digital maturity at scale.

• Product & Portfolio Management
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle and roadmap of multiple products and solutions, including planning, implementation, and ongoing optimization.
• Accountable for prioritization of all work across assigned product portfolios.
• Develop and socialize product vision, strategy, and comprehensive release plans across business units.
• Research, monitor, and analyze emerging industry trends, best practices, competitive landscapes, and thought leadership to recommend future solutions.
• Design and maintain systems and processes to capture, organize, and share organizational knowledge, supporting business continuity and associate development.
• Drive scope decisions for agile development, evolving base product features along the maturity curve.
• Approve product design requirements, partnering with technology teams to refine solutions using an agile, iterative process.

• Develop and execute change management strategies to drive product adoption across the organization.
• Engage key stakeholders to communicate updates, gather feedback, and proactively address concerns.
• Facilitate training and support programs for impacted teams and users.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of change initiatives, adjusting strategies as needed.

• Drive alignment with internal technology teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure goals and deliverables are met.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, translating complex business needs into actionable product initiatives.

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver strategic initiatives on time and within scope.
• Manage portfolio resource allocation, capacity planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee product scorecards, metrics, and KPIs to ensure capabilities consistently drive target business results.

• Model exemplary communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Lead, develop, and coach diverse teams, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing environment.
• Drive results while cultivating a culture of continuous innovation and resourcefulness.

Working hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Industry Acumen:
  Deep awareness of emerging technologies, market trends, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Professional
  
  Certifications:
  
  Certified Product Manager (CPM) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) credentials.

• Bachelors

• 4-7 years

• Strategic Product Leadership:
  Proven track record of developing and executing product strategies, roadmaps, and business cases aligned with high-level organizational goals.
• AI SDLC Ownership:
  Demonstrated hands-on experience in AI Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) ownership and execution.
• Cross-Functional Execution:
  Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver strategic, complex initiatives on time and within scope.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Alignment:
  Strong capability to collaborate with senior business leaders, align diverse stakeholder needs, and manage external vendor relationships.
• Data & Performance Analytics:
  Experience managing product performance using analytics, Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback, and testing strategies to optimize engagement.
• Requirements Oversight:
  Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving complex product requirements to provide clarity for technical development partners.
• Executive Communication:
  Superior ability to translate and present complex technical and business insights to drive alignment across all organizational levels.
• Team Leadership &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Experience onboarding, mentoring, and developing diverse talent while fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical,…