If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Product Manager to lead the development and management of our cutting-edge technology products. As a Technical Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our engineering teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that our products meet customer needs and align with the company's strategic goals. You will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Collaborate with the Digital Products Director to develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company's objectives and market opportunities.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback to inform product direction.
Product Roadmap and Planning:
- Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap that outlines key milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
- Prioritize product features and enhancements based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure successful product development and launch.
- Act as the primary point of contact between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Technical Expertise:
- Leverage your technical background to make informed decisions about product architecture, design, and implementation.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements, ensure feasibility, and resolve challenges during the development process.
Product Development and Execution:
- Drive the end-to-end product development process, from concept to release, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope.
- Oversee the creation of detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Customer Focus:
- Advocate for the customer by deeply understanding their needs, pain points, and behaviors.
- Engage with customers and users to gather feedback, validate assumptions, and refine product features.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
- Utilize data analytics to monitor product performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions about product improvements.
- Implement and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
Product Launch and Go-to-Market:
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and launch plans for new products and features.
- Ensure that all teams are aligned and prepared for successful product launches.
Continuous Improvement:
- Drive continuous improvement in product management processes and methodologies.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Bachelor degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field required. Masters/Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years related experience required, of which 7 years should be performing as a Technical Product Manager role, required.
- Proven experience as a Technical Product Manager or similar role in a technology-driven company. PMI-ACP and/or DASM certifications preferred.
- Strong technical background with a deep understanding of software development processes, APIs, and cloud-based technologies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and industry-standard management tools required. Experience with Azure DevOps Services and Microsoft Planner preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset.
- Ability to think strategically while managing the details of execution.
ABOUT THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS TEAM:
The Digital Products team at CannonDesign is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that drive business success and customer satisfaction. Our team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering products that make a difference. If you're a dynamic and technically savvy product manager looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to apply and join our growing team.
The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo, NY office is $136,800 to $171,000 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions - we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a philosophy - it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
- We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.
Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.
What We Do
As an integrated design firm, we do a lot of things. But at our core, we help people continuously flourish.
We leverage the heart, passion and intelligence of our more than 1,000 creative thinkers to develop solutions for some of the greatest challenges facing our clients and society. Whether designing for equity in education, accessible healthcare, inclusive communities, new scientific discoveries or the “next big idea” in business, we partner with organizations to help them improve human life.
We do this through a design approach we created called Living-Centered Design. Our approach realizes that to create a world where people continuously flourish, we must address the complex interdependencies that exist between people, businesses, communities, society and the environment.
Learn more at cannondesign.com/livingcentereddesign.
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