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Role: Data Product Manager (KK00114)
Location: Overland Park, KS (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months
About:
As a Data Product Manager, you will play a critical role in driving the success of our product team. You will be responsible for owning the product lifecycle from end to end, shaping the product vision, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver exceptional software and data products.
This position requires a strong focus on customer needs, technical expertise, product strategy, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Responsibilities:
- Take complete ownership of a data or software product, including the technical and functional roadmap.
- Evangelize a customer-centric approach, effectively representing the voice of the customer to inform technology and resource investments.
- Act as the primary point of contact and intake for the product team.
- Prioritize the product backlog in collaboration with key development and business stakeholders.
- Lead product grooming and sprint planning sessions in collaboration with the engineering team.
- Manage capacity and resource planning to optimize product development and delivery.
- Articulate product scope, ROI, and benefits to stakeholders and business teams.
- Work closely with stakeholders and engineering teams to plan and execute successful product releases.
- Align multiple domains, both technical and non-technical, to a common product vision.
- Provide clear and effective communication of product details, including design, technical aspects, and functionality, to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Actively engage in the team's support channels, assisting and addressing stakeholder questions.
- Leverage an understanding of technology trends to determine how platform and architecture decisions impact product roadmaps and user experience.
- Develop a strong understanding of all products and technologies managed by the team.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline.
- An advanced degree would be advantageous but is not required.
- 3–8 years of previous experience in a product management, technical product management, or similar role within the technology industry.
- Proven expertise in Product Management, demonstrating end-to-end ownership of complex products.
- Strong understanding of data and software products and associated technologies.
- SQL skills to understand code, perform basic troubleshooting, and independently conduct basic data analysis. Production-level coding is not required.
- Understanding of APIs and API development concepts.
- Wireframing experience.
- Experience creating product and technical documentation.
- Experience conducting training sessions and product demonstrations.
- Exceptional customer focus with a track record of successfully incorporating customer feedback into product strategies.
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
- Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address challenges creatively.
- Understanding of technology trends and industry best practices.
- Proficiency with project and product management tools and methodologies.