IT Product Manager; Remote

Job Description

Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood.

As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.

The compensation target for this role is: $119,000 - $140,000

The IT Product Manager at Purple Mattress will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering technology solutions that align with the company's business objectives. This role requires a dynamic professional who can bridge the gap between technology and business needs, collaborating with business partners to define, plan, and execute IT projects with cross-functional development teams that drive innovation and support our growth.

• Product Strategy:
  Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with Purple Mattress's overall goals and objectives.
• Requirements Gathering:
  Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders and end-users, to gather and prioritize technology requirements.
• Product
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Create and maintain a product roadmap that outlines the delivery of IT solutions and features over time.
• Project Management:
  Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Vendor Management:
  Evaluate and manage relationships with technology vendors, ensuring that third-party solutions align with Purple Mattress's needs and standards.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT projects, providing solutions and contingency plans as needed.
• Quality Assurance:
  Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of technology solutions.
• User
  
  Experience:
  
  Advocate for a seamless and user-friendly experience for both internal and external users, gathering feedback and making improvements.
• Change Management:
  Manage change associated with technology implementations, ensuring successful adoption and minimal disruption.
• Documentation:
  Maintain comprehensive documentation, including product requirements, user stories, and technical specifications.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, CSPO) is a plus.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in IT product management, with a track record of successfully delivering technology solutions.
• Strong project management skills and familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of software development and IT infrastructure best practices.
• Ability to analyze and translate complex technical concepts into understandable business terms.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies is advantageous.

• Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.

• Noisy open office environment

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible PTO
• Earn a Mattress
• Purple Swag
• Amazing Purple Products

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