Manager, Product Management

Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world. Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space. We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture. About the Role: As the Product Manager, Platform, you will lead the strategy and direction of the   SpheraCloud   platform product. You will guide product priorities and enhancements from the idea stage to full production and help to develop   new ideas   based on your industry experience and feedback from our partners and customers. You will collaborate with other solution areas to develop and deliver key functionality to our existing   SpheraCloud   product, further enabling a modular set of cloud-based solutions.   The selected individual will partner closely with the customers (internal and external), the business lines   and Agile teams to drive the evolution of the assigned products. The Product Manager   is responsible for   defining a product vision with a prioritized product backlog to   deliver on   business vision and priorities. The PM provides constant feedback to the business lines and Agile teams in support of delivery and evolution of the product. The PM must develop a well-rounded understanding of the customer’s needs that are aligned with business   objectives   as well as an ability to develop close relationships with key stakeholders.   You will shape the software development roadmap for the product and communicate it to internal and external stakeholders. You are also the key member of the team responsible for both defining and prioritizing the release backlog in close collaboration with engineering counterparts and product owners/managers. You will work closely with the development and engineering team to define architecture, user experience, and product capabilities. You   are responsible for   the overall quality delivery of the solution to our customers. Using your skills, talents, efforts, and influence, you will deliver positive business outcomes for both our customers and Sphera.   Market Focus Responsibilities: Assist   in the research of market requirements and forecasts for new portfolio opportunities and platform advancement   strategies   Document and   maintain   key competitor   profiles   Work with branding and marketing teams to help them understand market   positioning   Work with sales and marketing teams to document the buying process and   identify   sales enablement tools, including partner   channels   Assists   in the creation of the training and tools necessary to ensure the Sales, Services, and Customer Care are educated on the feature/functionality of   products   Provide product and domain content focused on the   market   Platform Product Focus Responsibilities: Maintain product success metrics for the   Platform   Develop and   maintain   a roadmap for the Platform   including:   Developing a list of initiatives and epics; Balancing priorities between maintenance requirements, architecture, and new features, and maximizing the value of each release; Recommending market-specific enhancements for all portfolio products   Defining the planned date and content for a product release to customers   Actively work directly with the development team   Serve as the customer representative in all team   meetings   Partner with product portfolio and develop personas and related product   capabilities   Participate in release and product retrospectives with engineering,   UX   teams   Drive discussions to surface issues,   identify   fixes and advance   projects   Participate in product planning and forecasts with the product management   team   Maintain and report product status such as burn up/burn down and velocity   charts   Participate in sprint retrospectives with the Agile   team   Maintain a release backlog and focus on product   deliverables   People Focus Responsibilities:   Influence and partner with stakeholders to create a shared platform vision and   optimal   product   outcomes   Lead cross-functional teams for key company   initiatives   Contribute to Go-To-Market   teams Required Education: BS Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and/or Business/Marketing   Requirements: 5+ years of experience with software platform design concepts and components   5+ years of Product Management experience is   desirable. 3+ years of people management experience   Experience managing enterprise software applications and/or large-scale product initiatives,   in particular   SaaS   applications.   Strong understanding of Agile Product Management and Software Development methodologies   Proven ability to communicate with customers, stakeholders, salespeople, and   executives.   Knowledgeable in modern technology and architectural patterns   Knowledgeable in product development in Cloud environment   Knowledgeable in products based on services and   APIs’   Strong conceptual and analytical skills to form the basis of well-researched and documented   plans   Proven record as