Software & Product Innovation - Product Management - Sr Manager

In product management, you will be the general manager of commercial and internal products. You will sit at the intersection of the business, user experience, and the technologies that solve our customer and enduser problems; confirming they meet market demands and drive business growth. You will design, develop and manage activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. Your involvement will last throughout all stages of a product s lifecycle including modifications, upgrades, maintenance of the product or product line. For commercial products, it also includes commercialization, gotomarket planning, sales, and other key business support activities.

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firms code of conduct, and independence requirements.

• Product/Project strategy and vision Define the strategy and vision based on market research, customer insights, and business goals
• Identify market opportunities, competitive landscape, and customer needs to drive product innovation and differentiation
• Roadmap planning and prioritization Develop and maintain a product roadmap that aligns with the overall business strategy
• Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer value, business impact, and technical feasibility
• Requirements gathering and documentation Collaborate with stakeholders, including customers, sales, and engineering teams, to gather and document product requirements
• Clearly define user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications
• Crossfunctional collaboration Work closely with engineering, design, and other crossfunctional teams to ensure successful product development and delivery
• Provide clear and concise guidance to the teams, resolve conflicts, and facilitate effective communication
• Agile product/project development Embrace agile methodologies and practices to drive iterative and incremental product development
• Collaborate with the development team to define and refine product backlogs, conduct sprint planning, and participate in sprint reviews
• Product launch and gotomarket Develop gotomarket strategies and plans in collaboration with marketing and sales teams
• Coordinate product launches, including messaging, positioning, pricing, and sales enablement activities
• Product performance analysis Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, including usage data, customer feedback, and market trends
• Use datadriven insights to identify areas for improvement and drive product optimization
• Customer advocacy Act as the voice of the customer within the organization
• Conduct user research, gather feedback, and advocate for customercentric product decisions

• Proven experience as a Senior Manager/Product Manager or similar role.
• Strong understanding of product/project management principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams.
• Experience with agile methodologies and product development processes.
• Familiarity with product/project management tools and techniques, such as user story mapping, wireframing, and prototyping.
• Knowledge of market research and competitive analysis.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align product strategy with business goals.
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field. MBA or other advanced degrees are a plus.

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Business Process Modeling, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Analysis, Creativity, Customer Needs Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Satisfaction, Digitization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Marketing Management, Market Research, Market Trends