Associate product manager job description

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The Role

The Associate Product Manager will play a critical role in driving successful execution of multiple product roadmaps within the Digital Rewards & Loyalty space. This role will be responsible for agile product delivery, serving as the everyday point of contact for the cross-functional product team, including business, technical & design. This is a great opportunity to begin and grow a career in digital product management!

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior-level product managers on prioritizing user stories, balancing new features from the product roadmap, operational issues and technical debt Research user stories to clearly understand the intent and associated benefits Define product requirements, write user stories and acceptance criteria, and accept/reject stories upon their completion in each sprint Manage sprint backlog and groom/refine user stories Define sprint goals at the beginning of each sprint Partner with design to conduct design reviews and with technology to conduct sprint demos Setup and manage standardized product reports, working closely with analytics team



Requirements


1+ years digital product management experience preferred Customer focused and data driven Strong communication skills Strong team player and individual contributor Bachelor's degree



Benefits & Perks


Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance 401(k) matching after one year of employment Generous PTO + company holidays Diversity programs Paid subscription to PlateJoy Much more!


The salary range for this opportunity is $55,000 - $77,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors.

The ESG Analytics Associate Product Manager is responsible for integrating ESG analytics in Portfolio Analysis as FactSet expands its efforts in collecting and developing ESG solutions. This role will have a significant impact on Analytics & Trading ( A&T's) Sustainable Finance reporting efforts including but not limited to: SFDR, EU Taxonomy, & EET.

FactSet's Portfolio Analysis (PA) product is the backbone of the analytics suite and the premiere portfolio analysis tool in the industry. PA is and will continue to be a main driver of ASV growth for FactSet. This product is one of FactSet's key competitive advantages and product differentiators.
Responsibilities

Build expertise in client's ESG workflows and identify pain points with a specific focus on sustainable finance reporting and regulations. Perform client market validation to understand the regulatory & sustainable finance reporting data requirements. Investigate and prioritize product development efforts centered around sustainable finance & ESG regulations to retain FactSet analytics clients and expand Portfolio Analysis's adoption across the industry. Collaborate with FactSet's regulatory team to properly understand global sustainable finance and ESG regulations and distill those requirements to product specifications for engineers and product developers. Collaborate with FactSet's content organization as they expand their ESG fundamentals data collection to ensure the analytics SBU and regulatory objectives are being met. Employ product management best practices to develop low or no code prototypes which can be leveraged as the basis for ESG and regulatory reporting. Oversee the product development lifecycle which includes market validation, product specification writing, testing, documentation, Go to Market activities and day to day product support. Maintain an up-to-date product roadmap & backlog which is influenced by current market conditions, client feedback and research in order to meet product & business lines KPIs Ensure sales and client support teams are educated on new product releases including implementation and support documentation along with sales collateral. Assist in building FactSet's ESG brand by attending conferences, writing thought leadership pieces, participating in panel discussions and being a subject matter expert on client meetings.


Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required Minimum of 4 years of experience with strong track record of performance Understanding of ESG, Climate and Regulatory Landscape Familiarity with portfolio analytics such as attribution, risk, performance and exposures reporting Strong knowledge of client workflows, competitive products, and PA's value proposition CFA designation (preferred) Exceptional knowledge of best practices in the Financial Development industry Independent problem-solver with ability to validate solutions Rapport-building skills with senior decision makers as well as broader sales and consulting stakeholders Ability to lead with inspiration and generate a culture where individuals and teams are driven to win


The budgeted amount range for this position in the State of Connecticut is $87,500 - $137,500

FactSet is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Bell is seeking an Associate Product Manager to join their team. In this role, you will support and implement strategic direction in an assigned category and monitor trends that indicate the need for new products. This role will support product lifecycle management for all existing and new SMU product initiative line management. You will facilitate cross-functional relationships and decisions along the product lifecycle for all existing and new SMU product initiatives.

The ideal candidate must possess analytical capability, strong, persuasive communication skills (written & verbal) and ability to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Supports a deep understanding of consumer needs, the competitive landscape and be able to translate consumer needs into features, pricing models, and retail merchandising opportunities to deliver an on-time and unparalleled customer experience.

This position reports to our Category Manager, Bell CRD/Licensed Helmets and you get to work out our Scotts Valley office.
As an Associate Product Manager, you will have an opportunity to:
Be a part of the central hub for the product category and assist in coordinating category activities between R&D/product development, manufacturing, sales, marketing, planning, finance, and other functional departments of the company.Prepare and present materials and samples at multiple product development and sales meetings throughout the year.Arrange annual sample sets, catalogs and relevant collateral materials for sales reps and customer service representatives.Assist with outside vendor communications and solve issues that may impact delivery.Monitor deliveries with the planning department.Collaborate with quality and engineering to establish and maintain product specifications and quality standards.Collaborate with the Brand Marketing Manager on market product launches.Partner with product managers and operations to ensure that part numbers are set up and maintained accurately in the ERP system.Complete and submit licensor reports and special requests (i.e., forecast and placement reports, year-end business plans). Work closely with sales to complete forecast reports upon request. Complete licensor requests (i.e., ship samples for marketing events, take and submit quality product shots for a project/presentation).Coordinate and track all product development and approvals from concept to production stage for all our brands (Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon). Work closely with our production and design teams to ensure all designs and samples abide by licensor guidelines and standards (i.e., ensuring the correct packaging is attached; ensuring products for new releases abide by the on shelf and embargo dates, ensure licensor PO are being cut for carryover styles).Update our internal system with all licensor feedback on submissions. Run a pending report on a re-occurring basis (weekly or monthly) to ensure our system is up to date.Schedule and prepare meetings with brand partners (i.e., re-occurring touch-base calls, trade shows like Toy Fair and Licensing show) Manage and maintain internal documents (i.e., release calendar, licensor contact sheet, royalty char).Assist with completing proposals/deal memos.Manage all aspects of licensed product approval process, including concept, artwork/design, packaging, marketing materials and promotional plans Maintain internal database of category license agreements including associated territories, categories, sales and royalty rates, terms, and annual marketing commitments Assist with P&L and budget projections with input on quarterly and YOY sales, royalty analysis, licensed product performance and category forecasting.Work with Finance to help procure timely payments from licensees, including advances, royalties, and minimum guarantees. As well as process royalty payments and ensure compliance with license agreements

You have:
Bachelor's degree in business management or related field.1-3 years' experience in a similar role.Experience working in sporting goods with product lines sourced both domestically and offshore (particularly in Asia) is highly desirable Proficient in MS Office applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Illustrator and Photoshop.Collaboration experience with the following business functions: Demand creation, Data and market analytics, Supply chain planning, financial modeling, and Product development.Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships.Strong multi-tasking and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple, complex projects and work independently within deadlines.SAP experience.Ability to travel, including two to three (1-2) multi-week trips to Asia annually.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

At this time, Vista Outdoor is closely monitoring the developments on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 workplace rule regarding COVID-19 vaccination or testing. You will not be asked any questions regarding these items during application.