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Senior Product Manager, IBM Planning Analytics
- IBM (San Jose, CA)
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Introduction
IBM Data Platform - Planning Analytics organization is seeking experienced and results-driven Product Managers to join our Planning Analytics team. An ideal candidate would be an entrepreneurial, adaptable, analytical, persuasive, empathetic, tenacious, and creative problem solver, who is exposed to and is well versed in both business and technology concepts. We are specifically looking for candidates with strong backgrounds in product management, business analytics, machine learning/AI, and track records of successfully launching and managing data-driven products.
Your role and responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Product Managers PM operate in a demanding role at the epicenter of multi-disciplinary teams which include design, engineering, sales, marketing, finance, and legal. In this role, you will play a central role leading and orchestrating the definition of product requirements and go-to-market strategy to solve data challenges of enterprise and mid-market clients. This role requires collaboration and coordination across internal and external teams and will be visible at the highest levels of our organization. You will work with our clients, Data Platform experts, partners, and other cross functional stakeholders to prioritize roadmap features and spearhead the definition and delivery of new and differentiated capabilities.
• Define and lead the product roadmap for our business analytics/planning analytics products collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing, and customer success to ensure alignment with overall company strategy and client needs
• Establish goals and review metrics to plan and deliver success and drive business review on a regular cadence
• Regularly participate in overall functional program planning e.g., for offering content, usability, schedule, and quality
• Articulate market problems to the broader product team
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and client interviews to identify new product opportunities and inform product strategy
• Develop and maintain product requirements documents PRDs and user stories that clearly define product features, functionality, and metrics for success
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure that product requirements are accurately translated into technical requirements and products are delivered on time and within budget
• Conduct user acceptance testing UAT and gather feedback from clients and business partners to ensure that products meet client and market needs and expectations
• Analyze product performance data to identify areas for improvement and inform future product development decisions
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer success teams to develop product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies that drive product adoption and growth
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices related to business analytics products and technologies
• Support press and analyst activities as required
•Candidates must be willing to travel up to 25%, including international travel.
Required technical and professional expertise
The successful candidate must have exceptional technical capabilities, communication skills, strong business judgment, and demonstrated relevant experience with Data Platform products and/or services in Business Analytics. We are looking for a proven ability to execute both strategically and tactically, and someone who is excited to take on new, ambitious projects that will be industry defining and trend setting. This position requires a solid business and technical background, and the candidate should be client focused with a passion for delivering compelling user experiences. When considering applicants for this role, we look for education and background in areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, engineering, computer science, market user research, design thinking, technology commercialization, business, and go-to-market practices. We look for candidates who exhibit the aptitude and experience relevant to product management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, related field or equivalent experience in product management and business analytics
• Self-starter with proven record to deliver client and business outcomes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for data-driven decision making
• Proven ability to synthesize complex issues and opinions into simple stories
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence others internally and externally
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously processes, resources, and stakeholders
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing data-driven products
•Experience in machine learning & AI and forecasting algorithms.
Preferred technical and professional experience
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