Product Owner
Associate product manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
The ideal candidate for this role has 10+ years of relevant work experience in a highly-technical Product Owner or Product Manager role, specifically within Cloud Services, Azure, or GCP. This is a great opportunity to grow into a large enterprise-level company and get exposure to many cross-functional teams while leading a Cloud Migration.
As part of their role on a product team, a successful Product Owner should fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:
-Technical experience in Azure, GCP,
-Collaborate with engineering teams on cloud architecture decisions.
-Work with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps or GCP Cloud Build
- Collaborating with prospective users and clients to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into product requirements
- Defining the vision for the team's product
- Creating a product road map based on this vision
- Managing the product backlog and prioritizing them based on changing requirements
- Overseeing all stages of product creation including design and development
- Developing user stories
- Monitoring and evaluating product progress at each stage of the process
- Liaising with the product team and end-users to deliver updates
- Participating in Scrum meetings and product sprints
Product Manager
Associate product manager job in Norton Shores, MI
Structural Concepts, a Hoshizaki Company
The company operates as a sister company of Hoshizaki America.
Purpose of the Job
Grow and sustain profitable market share with compelling products in assigned categories. Collaborate cross-functional to ensure the successful launch of new products.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Product Development: Lead the development of new products from concept to launch, ensuring projects are linked to our strategic priorities and deliver financial, operational, and commercial results.
Project Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks, ensure stakeholder alignment around project objectives (timeline, budget, performance), plan for and secure the resources, manage the timeline, monitor progress, and ensure timely deliverables.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer service teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing product support.
Market Research: Review trade journals and analyze third party research. Collect primary research to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive intelligence.
Product Strategy: Recommend product strategies that align with company goals and objectives.
Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept through end-of-life, ensuring products remain competitive and profitable.
Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer and channel feedback to inform product improvements and new product development.
Performance Metrics: Track key performance metrics such as market share and gross margin to measure product success and identify areas for improvement.
Product Maintenance: Identify and complete product maintenance activities to enhance profitability and/or improve customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Economics, Engineering or related discipline. MBA a plus.
5+ years of experience in a related industry. Experience in smart technology, IOT, or digital commerce a plus.
Excellent analytical skills and a high degree of financial acumen.
Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects with attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient in Excel, particularly data summary tools and graphs.
Fluent in Microsoft Office.
Tech and database savvy.
Beauty Brand Associate - Maple Hill Pavilion
Associate product manager job in Kalamazoo, MI
About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you're choosing a different path. From day one, we've been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.
We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we're family.
About the Role
At Old Navy, we're all about celebrating beauty in every form-and we're looking for a Beauty Brand Associate who shares that passion. In this role, you'll be a go-to expert on the sales floor, solving our customer's styling and service needs by navigating Old Navy's best-of beauty and personal care curation, offering personalized beauty recommendations, and creating a welcoming, inclusive shopping experience
What You'll Do
* Greet every customer with enthusiasm and help customers find beauty products that suit them best
* Stay current on Old Navy and 3rd Party featured brands, new arrivals, and beauty trends
* Demonstrate product knowledge across all beauty and personal care categories
* Support brand events, in-store demos, and seasonal promotions
* Maintain clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing displays
* Help meet daily sales goals through suggestive selling and upselling
* Collaborate with team members to deliver an exceptional guest experience
* Provide feedback on the beauty experience and how customers are responding
* Promote loyalty by educating customers about our loyalty programs
* Be accountable to personal goals which contribute to overall store goals and results.
* Support sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, back of house, based on business needs.
Who You Are
* A love for beauty and a desire to help others feel confident
* Strong communication and customer service skills
* A team player who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment
* Willingness to learn about new products and share that knowledge
* Previous retail or beauty experience is a plus, but not required
* Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Benefits at Old Navy
* Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
* One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
* Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
* Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
* Employee stock purchase plan.*
* Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
* See more of the benefits we offer.
* For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Product Line Manager (PLM) Sustainability
Associate product manager job in Holland, MI
Apply now Product Line Manager (PLM) Sustainability At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.
Your Tasks
* Achieve ~50% auditing utilization within the assigned portfolio; act as Lead/qualified auditor as needed.
* Oversee the audit team: onboarding/sourcing, maintaining auditor appointments, and coordinating pre-/post-audit activities with the Operations Manager.
* Monitor auditor performance and rejection rates; implement corrective actions, coaching, calibration, and training.
* Provide technical training; enhance knowledge management tools with the Training Team and Certification Office.
* Own the product portfolio roadmap in the Americas; translate market/customer needs into concrete measures aligned to the global strategy.
* Ensure compliance with accreditation/product requirements for the region; support timely product revisions and certification rule adherence.
* Coordinate go-to-market with Sales/Marketing; represent TÜV SÜD at associations, trade fairs, and committees; plan rollouts and scaling with BU MSA, PCOM, and Innovation.
Your Qualifications
* 3rd-party Lead Auditor qualification under APSCA or an equivalent sustainability program (must-have).
* 5+ years conducting 3rd-party certification audits for a management systems certification body, including complex multi-site engagements.
* 3+ years managing direct reports; proven auditor coaching, calibration, and performance management.
* Expert knowledge of audit principles/practices and relevant management system standards & normative documents within the assigned product line.
* Practical knowledge of certification-body processes and certification rules; adept with audit management systems and Microsoft Office.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills across client levels; strong stakeholder management.
* High integrity, strong work ethic, and a collaborative team mindset.
What We Offer
* Impact and ownership within a recognized global TIC brand.
* Collaboration with global stakeholders (BU MSA, PCOM, Innovation) and exposure to industry forums.
* Professional development and structured auditor/leadership training pathways.
* Inclusive, safety-focused workplace and mission-driven culture.
* Competitive compensation and benefits aligned to local market (insert salary token if required by law in SF).
Additional Information
* Work model (on-site/hybrid/remote) and location to be defined with the hiring team.
* Travel is required for client audits, calibration/training, and industry events; frequency varies by portfolio and region.
* Employment type and start date per local conditions; visa/work authorization requirements apply where relevant.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
Associate Product Manager
Associate product manager job in Holland, MI
Why join us?
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Assists with a specified product line(s) by developing, implementing, and managing product management activities to provide optimum sales and profits. Compiles and evaluates research on assigned product line(s) to establish management strategies. Assists with product direction, pricing, profit plans and product development, to manage the product line(s) life cycle.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Define market opportunities, determined by an analytical assessment. Translate the market need into a product- specific criteria and supports the product development and commercialization process with various product management tactics.
Provide market driven input to individual product plans and strategy.
Regularly monitor and analyze data pertaining to product or category metrics, programs, and competitive markets to provide insights, observations, and recommendations to obtain goals.
·Develop necessary analysis globally and implements pricing, including regional pricing and currency calculations; completes required workflows.
Assist and provide backup to Product Managers with the preparation of product training presentations and other various internal presentation opportunities.
Field general questions including competitive inquiries and make decisions or recommendations to resolve.
Participate in and support new product launch deliverables and contribute to CP, BP, MLP, etc NPC milestones.
Provide direction and recommendations in support of data management system functionality and usage.
Create necessary product sales support and training information including product feature summaries, competitive evaluations and pricing comparisons.
Involved in resolving quality issues and driving changes that affect P&L.
Participate in user / customer observation and take an active role in leading some efforts.
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising or Interior Design preferred.
Strong fundamental understanding of product management best practices and processes, typically gained through 3-5 years of experience in product management/product marketing or related experience.
Contract furniture of capital goods marketing experience preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong sense of the customer and sales process with demonstrated customer and field interaction.
Sound understanding of operations, production, supply management, full value stream.
Understanding of Herman Miller's channels, including dealer and/or retail, and understanding their main functions (sales, design, and operations)
Experience working in cross-functional team environments.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to investigate and analyze information to make recommendations.
Must be flexible and adaptable to changes in business, corporate, or project strategy.
Demonstrated leadership potential and market research experience preferred.
Strong analytical and project management skills. Ability to develop project plans and manage activities for a medium or large cross functional project.
Solid understanding of business and financial acumen to foresee marketing levels that affect Herman Miller's financial performance. Understands how Product Management impacts the financial positioning of the product line.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation and communication software and tools currently being used in the Herman Miller office environment.
Willingness to travel to customer sites.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_********************.
Auto-ApplyProduct Manager
Associate product manager job in Wyoming, MI
Job Description
Summary/Objective
This role will focus on expanding our product offerings, identifying new opportunities, and managing relationships with suppliers and manufacturers for our exclusive brand Rig Force.
Essential Functions
Expand of Product with Existing Lines: Analyze market trends and customer needs to identify opportunities for expanding our current product portfolio.
Identify New Product Lines: Conduct market research to discover and evaluate potential new product categories that align with the company's strategic goals.
Supplier Vetting: Research, evaluate, and establish relationships with potential suppliers, ensuring quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Manufacturer vs. Distributor Assessment: Determine the most efficient and cost-effective way to source products, whether through direct manufacturing or distributors.
Importing Expertise: Manage the importing process for new and existing products, including compliance with relevant regulations and minimizing delays or added costs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and logistics teams to ensure smooth integration of new products into the business.
Training: Organize field training for Rig Force products to ensure the field sales teams know and understand the features, advantages and benefits of the product.
Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee product lifecycle from conception through launch and beyond, ensuring products meet performance and profitability targets.
Negotiations: Negotiate pricing, rebates, annual volume, supplier support with training and marketing.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Recommended five years heavy duty truck parts experience.
Product Manager - On-Site
Associate product manager job in Rockford, MI
Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Product Manager to join our team and drive the growth of our desktop power solutions product line. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management within the furniture industry, with a keen eye for identifying market opportunities and gaps. As a Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating our current product offerings and shaping the direction of our product development efforts to address market needs and drive revenue growth.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Job Requirements:
Evaluate current product offerings within the desktop power solutions segment and identify areas for improvement, innovation, and optimization.
Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and opportunities within the office furniture industry and adjacent markets including industrial, hospitality, and healthcare.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, sales, and marketing to develop and execute product strategies aligned with business objectives.
Define product requirements and priorities based on market insights, customer feedback, and competitive analysis.
Lead the product development process from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products that meet customer expectations and business goals.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including furniture manufacturers, distributors, and end-users to gather feedback, drive product adoption, and foster long-term partnerships.
Monitor and analyze product performance, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for product enhancement and expansion.
Develop and implement go-to-market strategies, pricing strategies, and promotional campaigns to support product launches and drive sales growth.
Stay abreast of industry developments, emerging technologies, and market trends to inform product roadmap decisions and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Manage and support assigned customer accounts.
Drive sales by engaging with customers, influencers, designers, and dealers to explore product portfolios and identify new opportunities.
Assist in implementing product segmentation strategies for our largest customers.
Participate in sales calls and other sales-related initiatives as needed.
All other duties as assigned.
Skills Required:
Proven track record of 3+ years in product management roles within the furniture industry or related sectors (preferred).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret market data, customer insights, and competitive intelligence.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute product strategies that drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes and driving continuous improvement.
Proficient in project management, product lifecycle management, and go-to-market strategies.
Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee may be regularly required to talk or listen, stand, walk, sit, stoop, crawl and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations. Prolonged sitting, typing and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Senior Manager, Product Data
Associate product manager job in Zeeland, MI
Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
Job Summary:
A Senior Manager of Product Data Transformation is sought to lead the design and optimization of product data infrastructure, ensuring accuracy and scalability to support business growth. Responsibilities include managing product data setup, enforcing data governance, leading system implementation, collaborating cross-functionally, supporting analytics, and leading a team.
This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate, scalable, and actionable product data set-up that supports business decisions, the customer experience and drives operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Data Set-Up
Manage and prioritize the product data in-take funnel. Ensuring timely and accurate set-up of new product adds, on-going maintenance and product changes are updated accurately and efficiently.
Data Governance & Quality:
Monitor data quality and implement automated checks and alerts to improve efficiency and ensure integrity.
System Implementation & Optimization:
Foster continuous improvements in data processes and tooling. Including the identification of system enhancements or new capabilities aimed at reducing data setup of new product information.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with product managers, engineering, and pricing teams to ensure new product definitions aligned with product data governance standards.
Analytics & Reporting:
Support scenario modeling and simulations for strategic decision-making.
Leadership & Team Development:
Manage and develop a high performing team of data analysts, fostering a culture of growth, innovation and accountability.
Mentor team members and promote continuous learning, development and career growth in data management.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in data management, or product mgt/ops or technology.
Strong expertise in SQL, data modeling, and ETL processes.
Proven track record of managing complex data projects and cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in B2B or B2C product environments.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_********************.
Auto-ApplyNew Product Development Assistant Manager
Associate product manager job in Grand Haven, MI
Are you passionate about discovering and introducing the best woody ornamentals to the globally recognized Proven Winners ColorChoice brand? Since 2004, our brand has been at the forefront of introducing new shrubs, and this role offers you the opportunity to work with a wide array of plant genera, travel the world, and collaborate with a team on plant evaluations and product development strategies.
As the Product Development Assistant Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and developing relationships with breeders worldwide. You will also assist the Product Development Manager in finding and acquiring potential new plant varieties. Additionally, you will represent and promote Spring Meadow Nursery Inc. and our new products in tradeshows and conferences.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage Formal Plant Evaluations
Collaborate with R&D Trial Growers to collect, organize, and analyze plant evaluation data from container, garden, and field trials to identify the best potential introductions.
Acquire comparison plants (controls) for trials, including competitors' new introductions.
Meet weekly with the New Plant Development Committee to review trials and recommend new introductions.
Communicate with External Plant Breeders
Regularly update breeders on the progress of plants in trial (twice a year).
Inform breeders when a plant is accepted or rejected.
Update breeders on the progress of plants in production (annually).
Maintain up-to-date contact information.
Manage the completion and collection of Plant Inventors Forms and trialing/licensing agreements.
Assist the Product Development Manager
Research potential new plant breeders and plant breeding programs.
Visit breeders to evaluate their work and promote Spring Meadow as a partner.
Collect seed and new, interesting germplasm for the breeding team.
Attend plant society meetings (e.g., Holly Society, Lilac Society) to make connections and collect germplasm.
Importation of New Plants
File for and maintain up-to-date import permits.
Work with the Product Development Manager on phytosanitary inspections and clearance.
New Product Promotion
Promote Spring Meadow genetics by writing plant articles for industry trade magazines and making presentations at tradeshows and conferences.
Assist sales with customer phone calls and correspondence; attend tradeshows.
Act as a resource to other department managers for problem-solving, internal research projects, and the development of new techniques.
Travel Requirement:
Approximately 40%
Additional Responsibilities:
Assist the Product Development Manager as requested.
Perform other related duties as required.
Adhere to the Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Employee Handbook and Safety Handbook.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Education/Experience:
4-6 year degree in Horticulture or a related field.
Two to five years of relevant experience in plant development, growing, and/or plant trialing.
Passion for ornamental plants, creativity, innovation, and a results-oriented team player.
Computer Skills:
Proficiency in database management, and Microsoft office suite.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, carry, or move 40 pounds.
Performance Requirements:
Maintain a performance level equivalent to company standards, achieving a “Meets Expectations” rating in all areas of performance evaluations (Self and Management reviews).
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Auto-ApplySenior Product Manager
Associate product manager job in Rockford, MI
Current employees, please apply in Workday.
The role of the Digital Product Team at Wolverine Worldwide is to create value for our customers by developing outstanding omnichannel experiences and internal digital products. Our vision is to create a best-in-class set of capabilities that enable each of our brands, and to create frictionless and engaging consumer experiences
Wolverine Worldwide is a Great Place To Work Certified™ company, underscoring its commitment to prioritizing employee experience and cultivating an amazing company culture across its U.S. operations. The Great Place To Work Certification distinguishes employers that prioritize employee experience, based on employees' survey feedback on trust, camaraderie, and appreciation in the workplace
As the Senior Product Manager, you will provide quarterly product strategy within your domain, translating high-level strategic initiatives into actionable product plans. You'll sit side-by-side with brand stakeholders and product leadership to understand the unique needs and goals of those brands and their customers. Once you have that vision, you'll work with UX designers, researchers, and developers to take that vision and see it into reality through our Agile delivery process. You'll prioritize features, manage the product backlog, and make data-driven decisions to enhance the user experience and drive business growth.
Primary Duties:
Build and execute 1-12 month product strategies within your domain, translating high-level strategic initiatives into actionable product plans. Focus on delivering near-term value while maintaining alignment with the overarching product vision.
Develop and maintain detailed tactical roadmaps for your specific product area that reflect and support the priorities outlined in the master roadmap. These tactical-level roadmaps guide sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and feature delivery.
Ensure alignment with the broader product strategy and collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams including UX and architecture to manage dependencies and execution
Manage day-to-day vendor interactions within your product area.
Collaborate with assigned vendors to ensure timely and effective execution of deliverables. Monitor tactical performance and escalate strategic concerns to senior leaders as needed
Regularly tracking and reporting of product-specific metrics are essential for gaining insights into performance and identifying areas for improvement in your specific product area.
Utilize data to inform strategic decisions, focusing on actionable insights that drive results.
Additionally, you will identify optimization opportunities by analyzing trends and patterns and effectively communicate the health of your area of work to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment within the organization- The expectation is to gradually develop towards this requirement, rather than having everything fully implemented from day one
Create clear user stories and manage sprint execution.
Collaborate with UX partners to implement research findings into product solutions.
Collaborate with UX on identifying the UX needs for the upcoming sprints and A/B testing within your product area.
Ensure backlog hygiene and ticketing standards are maintained. Monitor bug ratios and budget burn-down.
Communicate progress and blockers within your team and to relevant stakeholders.
Support management and training within your scope
Performs duties consistent with the company's AAP/EEO goals and policies.
Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
5+ Year track record of successfully delivering initiatives as a Product Owner or Product Manager, preferably in eCommerce.
An understanding of Agile software delivery.
Ability to balance the needs of multiple sets of customers to drive clear priorities.
You are a clear and confident communicator, both verbally and written. You can craft compelling narratives to share your ideas at every level in an organization.
You are able to quickly establish rapport and build relationships with stakeholders and team members across the globe.
You are data-driven with a proven ability to leverage A/B testing and analytics to drive informed, strategic choices.
You have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; allowing you to effectively manage multiple priorities, break big projects into consumable pieces and prioritize them according to value.
4-year University Degree or equivalent experience
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment.
Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Auto-ApplyAssociate Brand Manager - Women's Health
Associate product manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to
Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All
. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing
The Best Self-Care for Everyone
, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill , Compeed , Solpadeine , NiQuitin , and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.
Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.
Description Overview
We are currently looking for an Associate Brand Manager with CPG industry experience to join our Perrigo Marketing Team based in either Morristown, NJ or Grand Rapids, MI with a hybrid working schedule.
Scope of the Role
Responsible for supporting the Associate Director Brand Management on the following brand initiatives:
Competitive Surveillance & Reporting: Lead monthly performance reporting based on consumption data. Monitor category/competitive activity and performance to inform strategy and/or tactical pivots needed. Play integral role in monthly demand planning cycle through forward looking expectations driven by performance trends. Support ad hoc analyses as needed.
Social & Influencer Planning & Execution: Work directly with retained agency partners to ensure robust social and digital planning is in place across social channels. Lead Medical, Legal, and Regulatory weekly content review process to ensure all content is compliant before going live.
Social & Digital Media Performance Management: Report on program/campaign results, with a continuous eye toward plan, process, and KPI optimization considering ongoing organizational needs.
Shopper Marketing: Partner with Commercial Strategy group to commercialize and execute in-store and online Shopper strategy to support customer specific business objectives and merchandising plans.
Business Management: Support budget management inclusive of PO development, tracking, contract reviews, and finance updates. Lead business needs pertaining to master data, compliance, and inventory management.
Project Management: Lead cross functional team to ensure team stays on track to successfully deliver new products, product renovations, and any other project needs.
Artwork/Graphics: Work in coordination with creative services and art department to influence packaging graphics and/or advertising creative. Partner with Medical, Legal and Regulatory to ensure in-market risk is minimized. Maintain repository of all graphics for sales reviews, agency support, etc.
Other day to day responsibilities include: Stage Gate deliverables, meeting management, project management, file maintenance, sales samples coordination, budget management, art conversions and ad hoc analyses & performance reporting.
Experience Required
Typically these skills are acquired with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field. Master's Degree/MBA preferred.
Typically 4+ years of experience. 2-4 years of experience in CPG Brand Management, Shopper Marketing, or Retail Marketing is a plus.
Requires demonstrated ability to support established business plan, possess marketing creativity, developing verbal and written communication skills and excellent project and time management skills.
Requires the ability to influence internal teams without authority.
Comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty, ability to navigate unfamiliar situations and can handle organizational pivots.
Strong analytical acumen and critical thinking skills complemented by marketing intuition to confidently act and make recommendations.
Computer literacy and advanced skills in the use of MS Excel, Power Point, and Word are required.
Requires self-motivation, marketing creativity, detail orientation, and commitment to deadlines. Drives for results based on the strategy with minimal supervisor oversight.
Up to 20% travel may be required.
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
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Product Manager - Gift & Home
Associate product manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
Job Details Grand Rapids, MI Full Time $70000.00 - $75000.00 Salary/year Description
The Product Line Manager plays a pivotal role in driving growth, profitability, and brand differentiation within Convivial Brands' product portfolio. As a strategic leader, this role manages product line strategies, oversees product lifecycle management, and collaborates across functions to deliver compelling, profitable products to market. The Product Line Manager partners with Creative, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and vendor partners to ensure successful execution of product development-from concept to commercialization-while maintaining the highest standards of quality, brand alignment, and financial performance.
This is a full-time, on-site position based at our corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Development
Develop and implement product strategies that drive growth, profitability, and long-term brand differentiation.
Own and deliver product roadmaps for assigned categories, including new product development, line extensions, and lifecycle management.
Conduct ongoing trend, artist, competitor, and consumer research to identify opportunities for innovation.
Collaborate with the Creative team on product briefs and ensure product designs align with brand strategy.
Build and maintain product line lists and catalog line lists to support launches and ongoing product management.
Define and align product segmentation with overall brand positioning and customer needs.
Financial & Performance Management
Create and maintain pricing sheets, margin analyses, and business proformas for new products, programs, and promotions.
Monitor SKU productivity, profitability, and lifecycle; recommend item staging, rationalization, and optimization.
Own profit and margin goals for assigned categories, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.
Partner with Sales to review sales briefs, forecasts, and channel-specific needs to incorporate into planning.
Vendor & Partner Collaboration
Manage vendor communication, quoting, and cost negotiations to achieve financial and quality targets.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Sourcing to identify viable suppliers and build strong vendor partnerships.
Review artwork with Creative prior to production, and evaluate pre-production samples (PPS) for accuracy and quality, with final approval granted by Creative.
Partner with Marketing and Creative on packaging development and execution.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Lead cross-departmental product development meetings, ensuring alignment on timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Provide product knowledge and support for sales presentations, catalogs, tradeshows, and marketing initiatives.
Support long-range portfolio planning, strategic initiatives, and new business opportunities.
Champion the product proofing process and systemize workflows to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Research, Insights, and Continuous Improvement
Stay informed of market dynamics, competitive activity, and consumer insights to guide product strategy.
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to strengthen customer/consumer adoption and brand relevance.
Continuously identify opportunities to streamline processes and increase organizational efficiency.
Other
Performs other duties as assigned.
Convivial Brands Expectations of all Employees:
Adheres to all Convivial Brands Policies and Procedures.
Always conducts self in a manner consistent with Convivial Brands' Core Values.
Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all contacts.
Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
Maintains the privacy of all company proprietary information.
Treat visitors, vendors, customers, and team members with respect and dignity.
Able to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must maintain a score of Y on the GWC rating scale.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supports, encourages, coaches, and maintains accountability through their
influence
to ensure success for the team members and for the organization.
Qualifications
Required/Desired Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Marketing, Product Development, Merchandising, or a related field.
Preferred but not required: Advanced coursework or certification in Product Management, Project Management, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).
3-5 years of relevant experience in product development, merchandising, marketing, or product/project coordination (with exposure to the full product lifecycle).
Experience in consumer products, CPG, retail, or wholesale industries strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in managing product data and financials (line lists, cost/margin analysis, or forecasting).
B2B and D2C channel experience preferred.
Skills & Abilities
Strong strategic and financial acumen with demonstrated ability to build profitable product plans.
Advanced knowledge of product development lifecycles, merchandising, and inventory planning.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills; able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Creative thinker with an eye for trends, consumer insights, and innovation opportunities.
Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and motivate cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Dynamics NAV preferred).
Detail-oriented, process-driven, and committed to delivering quality results on time.
Other Requirements
Ability to travel up to 25%.
May occasionally be required to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings or weekends, for special projects or to meet deadlines.
Ability to safely perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Senior Technical Product Manager
Associate product manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
Description & Requirements Are you ready to drive strategic growth by leading innovative product development for high-priority government and enterprise initiatives? Maximus is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead product strategy and lifecycle management, driving technical and business innovation across the organization. This strategic role is vital to our growth engine as you'll bridge deep technical expertise with business strategy to develop differentiated solutions that address complex customer challenges. You will support solution development through reuse and standardization, lead cross-functional product teams, and ensure alignment between offerings and business objectives. The ideal candidate combines technical knowledge, systems engineering, and strategic business acumen to identify and prioritize critical market needs, applying technologies to make real impacts on important government missions and challenges. Your leadership will power Maximus' growth by creating compelling, differentiated offerings that maximize business and mission impacts.
This position is remote.
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead capability strategy and lifecycle management for high-priority enterprise initiatives
Lead product lifecycle management across multiple domains and capability sets, conduct market research and analysis, and leverage customer feedback for gap analysis
Define win themes and differentiators for competitive market positioning
Incorporate capabilities from Maximus Accelerators and Mission Threads into reusable offerings
Drive innovation through emerging technologies and industry best practices
Conduct competitive analysis and develop strategies to address market trends
Design scalable, extensible products leveraging cutting-edge technologies
Lead RFI, RFP, and RFQ response development including whitepaper creation for product solutions
Develop estimation models and product pricing strategies
Collaborate with capture managers to shape product opportunities pre-RFP
Mentor junior product managers and provide guidance across teams
Ensure products meet compliance requirements and align with customer needs
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 10-12 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
10+ years of technical IT or product management experience including product development
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances
US Citizenship required for program requirements
Deep understanding of government IT landscape, product lifecycle, agile development, and compliance requirements
Experience with estimation techniques and competitive product development
Expertise in one or more technology domains (cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, etc.)
Knowledge of security standards, compliance frameworks, and risk management
Experience with government proposal processes and competitive analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presentation experience
Ability to articulate complex business and technical concepts to diverse audiences
Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of new products and practices
Knowledge of product lifecycle management, market research, and customer feedback analysis
Experience with product roadmap development, go-to-market strategies, and competitive positioning
Ability to thrive in flexible, fast-paced environments across multiple time zones
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EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccommodations@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
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130,240.00
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195,360.00
Tech Lead, Android Core Product - Grand Rapids, USA
Associate product manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.
Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading - PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites - into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its Design award winner for inclusivity for 2025.
Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting - Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.
Overview
With the growth of our Android app, being the most used text-to-speech app in the Play Store, we find the need for a Senior Android Engineer to help us support the new user base as well as work on new and exciting projects to push us forward.
This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.
We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount.
Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week.
What You'll Do
Owning major features and working closely with our design team - take ownership of features inside the app and become responsible of delivering high quality features
Shape the future of our Android team
Own, maintain and improve reliability metrics for key features
Participate in discussions across different teams - Product, Design, Engineering
Review pull requests, and support other teammates
Handle critical issues or cope with unexpected challenges
Take ownership of feature releases and provide nightly builds for the QA team
An Ideal Candidate Should Have
5+ years of software engineering experience
Familiarity with Android components
Experience building or contributing to at least one Android app
Product design intuition and user empathy
Drive to push the boundaries of Android UI/UX
Understanding of the importance of tests and how to approach writing tests
Self-drive to improve the app and codebase above and beyond what's outlined in the spec
Rock solid experience with Kotlin, Kotlin Coroutines, Kotlin Flow, Dagger 2, MVVM, Clean Architecture, Background Services, Music Player Service, Android Animations, Jetpack Navigation, JUnit tests
Excellent communication skills
User oriented problem solving approach
Driven with continuous feedback from leaders
Bonus:
Experience building, maintaining, or otherwise contributing to open source projects in Android
Experience with iOS, Web or NodeJS
Technologies we use:
Kotlin
Kotlin Coroutines
Kotlin Flow
Jetpack Navigation
Dagger 2
Room
Custom Views, Canvas & Paint
Jetpack Compose
JUnit
What We offer:
A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.
An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.
A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work.
An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.
Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.
Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use.
Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more.
Work in one of the fastest growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.
The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience
Think you're a good fit for this job?
Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.
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Refer them!
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Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Auto-ApplyDirector, Product Management
Associate product manager job in Allegan, MI
At MTM, we are not just colleagues; we are collaborators on a shared mission; communities without barriers. We have exciting opportunities to join our growing team where your work has a direct impact on the communities we serve. Our company culture is one of innovation, collaboration, and growth. If you are passionate, driven, and ready to join a team where your work will directly transform and shape our industry, then we want to talk to you!
What will your job look like?
The Director, Product Management plays a key strategic role within the company's organization and is accountable for the oversight and strategic management of the product development group at MTM. This position will lead a diverse portfolio of products. As a key leader, the Director, Product Management will be empowered to coach and mentor product owners to continually grow an understanding of industry needs, seek better outcomes, and challenge teams to focus on delivering innovative value to our clients and membership.
What you'll do:
* Provide strategic alignment and coordination of product portfolio
* Work closely with Executive Leadership to educate leaders on the Product Life Cycle and align to the needs of the business
* Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports: Actively monitor work output of team to ensure value driven responses and outcomes, Set and manage performance goals and monthly KPI's for team, Provides leadership, direction, coaching, feedback, and, where appropriate, discipline to and through subordinate team members, Accountable for creating, fostering, managing, and affecting a positive workplace which drives engagement and inclusion, Provide employee relations support back up as required by business needs
* Promote and deliver effective roadmaps throughout the organization and to our candidates, employees and vendors: Relationship building with business stakeholders and leadership, Understand value targeting and objective setting for strategic goals, Provide consultative coaching and guidance for product and service owners
* Drive the product development process in the organization: Define vision for product organization, Hire and measure talent in product organization, Regular measurement reporting, Take proper actions to close gaps, Continuous learner and evaluator of methods and tools to increase the effectiveness of the product team
* Drive the user experience and visual and interactive design of the product portfolio to the following outcomes: Utility, Ease of training and learning, Reliability, System acceptability and practical application of system
* Drive and deliver an outstanding customer experience for the MTM product suite: Align business stakeholders to CX strategy and execution objectives, Participate in research exercises to provide leadership insight, Create best practices and communicate throughout the organization, Hold leaders accountable for the defined process
* Coach and mentor product owners to deliver against core customer value propositions and achieve MTM's strategic and financial goals
* Represent product management in cross unit leadership negotiations
* Challenge team to seek innovative approaches to care and transportation
What you'll need:
Experience, Education & Certifications:
* High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
* 8+ years of industry or service experience or equivalent
* 6+ years of experience working with technical teams, or equivalent industry certifications/experience in product development/management
* Experience in handling sensitive/confidential information
Skills:
* Strong knowledge of product development methodologies
* Ability to network and professionally grow industry relationships
* Proven track record of innovation and product delivery
* Understand and believe in agile iterative development as a methodology for delivering software to market
* Proven ability to lead and mentor multiple direct reports
* Financial acumen necessary to comprehend P&L effects and overall business impacts and opportunities at a strategic level
* Business acumen to support vetting business cases
* Ability to present and manage up to executive level audiences
* Ability to lead data driven conversations and metric backed product rationalization initiatives
* Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and projects, and meet deadlines in a fast pace environment
* Strong focus on customers, accountability, teamwork, collaboration and decisiveness
* Excellent customer orientation and communication skills
Even better if you have:
* Technical background leading product teams, preferred
* Experience working in a client-oriented business in the medical or transportation services industry, preferred
* Experience managing multiple product teams with diverse technical infrastructures, preferred
What's in it for you:
* Health and Life Insurance Plans
* Dental and Vision Plans
* 401(k) with a company match
* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
* Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Casual Dress Environment
* Tuition Reimbursement
* MTM Perks Discount Program
* Leadership Mentoring Opportunities
Salary Min: $140,000
Salary Max: $160,000
This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual skills, experience, and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss this with us as you move through the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Employer: MTM is an equal opportunity employer. MTM considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM's People & Culture.
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Auto-Apply(SPM) Product Owner
Associate product manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) Product Owner with 2-5 years of expertise in enhancing ServiceNow platforms. This role involves guiding the buildout of SPM solutions to align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring the successful implementation of innovative solutions.
**Product Ownership:**
- Organize and prioritize the product backlog, refining user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Enhance Demand, Resource, Enterprise Agile Platform (EAP), and Waterfall modules.
- Manage continual improvement around dashboarding and reporting capabilities.
- Oversee end-to-end delivery of SPM features, from ideation to deployment.
- Ensure documentation matches current state of process and system.
- Manage testing plan(s) for SPM for bi-annual upgrades.
- **Stakeholder Collaboration:**
- Work closely with business stakeholders, architects, developers, and Scrum Masters to capture requirements and translate them into actionable deliverables.
- Conduct product demonstrations for stakeholders and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
- **Technical Oversight:**
- Provide subject matter expertise on ServiceNow SPM modules, including configuration, workflows, and customizations.
- Collaborate on technical designs and ensure adherence to ServiceNow best practices.
- Lead testing efforts, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to ensure quality deliverables.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2-5 years working on the ServiceNow platform with a focus on Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM).
- **Certifications (Preferred):**
- Certified ServiceNow Administrator (CSA).
- Certified Implementation Specialist - SPM.
- Agile certifications such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, SAFe Agilist, or Kanban System Design.
- **Technical Skills:**
- Strong knowledge of ServiceNow SPM modules, including portfolio management, demand management, and resource management.
- Proficiency in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and SDLC methodologies.
- Familiarity with Common Service Data Model (CSDM) and data analytics/reporting.
The ideal candidate for this role has 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience. As part of their role on a product team, a successful Product Owner should fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:
- Collaborating with prospective users and clients to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into product requirements
- Defining the vision for the team's product
- Creating a product road map based on this vision
- Managing the product backlog and prioritizing them based on changing requirements
- Overseeing all stages of product creation including design and development
- Developing user stories
- Monitoring and evaluating product progress at each stage of the process
- Liaising with the product team and end-users to deliver updates
- Participating in Scrum meetings and product sprints
Senior Technical Product Owner
Associate product manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
Seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team to implement a new& POS point of Sale product.& This role is critical in driving the product roadmap, prioritizing features. You will work closely with our Product Owner, product designers, engineering teams, and users in a fast-paced, retail environment.
Product Strategy Roadmap:
Collaborate with the Product Owner to understand product needs and user feedback
Contribute to the development and execution of the product vision and strategy for our POS Point of Sale system
Prioritize features and create a product roadmap that aligns with business goals and user requirements.
Agile Product Development:
Facilitate the intake and refinement of feature requests from Program to Product Team.
Write clear, concise, and testable user stories, Maintain and prioritize the product backlog using Kanban boards ADO Actively participate in weekly sprint planning, reviews, and retros Clienttives.
Supports: 1 internal team + multiple external vendors
Design Collaboration User Feedback:
Collaborate with product designers on new designs and functionality for our applications and systems
Work directly with users to gather feedback on proposed solutions and new features.
Collect and analyze user feedback on existing functionality to identify areas for enhancement and improvement.
Technical Contribution Development:
Contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of our technical sClientifications. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as NET, Azure DB, Kafka, C# (depending on project needs).
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving our development processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
Technical Understanding Collaboration:
Maintain a strong understanding of the technical architecture of our applications
Collaborate effectively with engineering teams to translate product requirements into technical sClientifications.
Ensure clear communication and alignment between product, engineering, design, and other stakeholders.
Migration Management:
Track and manage application migrations, ensuring a smooth transition for users.
Identify and address any prerequisites or dependencies for user stories to enable efficient development.
Performance Tracking Analysis:
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
Analyze data and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and inform product decisions.
Utilize SQL, PowerBI, or other various tools to pull metrics and analyze data related to application performance and user behavior.
Qualifications
·& & & & & & & & Bachelor's degree in computer science or related OR a combination of education and experience
·& & & & & & & & 3+ years of product management experience, preferably with experience managing multiple products.
·& & & & & & & & 2+ years of experience in software development, with proficiency in at least one relevant programming language (e.g., NET, C#, Kafka).
·& & & & & & & & Familiarity with .NET and Java build tools (MSBuild, Maven, Spring Boot).
·& & & & & & & & Hands-on experience with CosmosDB, MongoDB, SQL databases, and messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Azure Service Bus).
·& & & & & & & & Proven experience working in an agile development environment (Kanban).
·& & & & & & & & Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
·& & & & & & & & Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
·& & & & & & & & Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
·& & & & & & & & Ability to understand technical requirements and translate them into user stories.
·& & & & & & & & Experience with Azure Devops and Github pipelines is a plus.
·& & & & & & & & Experience with Azure ADO for product management.
·& & & & & & & & Proficiency in data analysis and metric tracking.
·& & & & & & & & 10+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally in product ownership or technical project leadership roles.
Hands-on experience with Azure
·& & & & & & & & Strong understanding of cloud-based architecture, infrastructure, and data integration concepts.
·& & & & & & & & Demonstrated ability to translate business and technical requirements into clear, actionable plans.
·& & & & & & & & Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
·& & & & & & & & Experience managing vendors and cross-functional technical teams.
·& & & & & & & & Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, es Clientially around documentation and process management.
·& & & & & & & & Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
·& & & & & & & & DevOps experience is not required, but a technical background is essential.
Product Developer
Associate product manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
Job DescriptionAs a Product Developer, you work closely with other members of our Product Development, Manufacturing, and Market Operations departments on all phases of the product development process-researching, designing, manufacturing, and refining the highest-quality hand tools.Responsibilities
• Apply engineering principles to design and manufacture tools you believe in
• Build and test models and prototypes to verify design concepts
• Work with the Manufacturing department to launch new products and refine processes
• Evaluate suppliers' manufacturing capabilities to ensure they will be reliable partners
• Develop initial product standards to hand off to our Quality Control team
• Design and perform tests that assess the performance of finished products
• Collaborate with the Tool Applications and Content department to tell the tool's story
• Follow products into users' hands, gathering and learning from their experiences
Indicators of a good match for this role
• You are aligned with Tekton's philosophy, ways of thinking, and work style
• You are naturally curious and ask questions
• You think like a mechanic and regularly use hand tools in your personal life
• You have exceptional values including honesty, integrity, and empathy
Baseline qualifications
• Familiar with CAD/3-D modeling and other standard industry software
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Benefits package
Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, life, and hospital indemnity insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) program; and tuition reimbursement.
Location and hours
This is a full-time salaried position located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Direct supervisor
Head of Product Development
How to Apply
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About the department
The Product Development department designs the tools we produce and ensures they consistently meet our quality expectations. They also create, organize, and publish the formal standards and specifications that we use to market our tools.
Sr Staff Technical Product Manager- D&S Avionics Grand Rapids
Associate product manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
As the Sr Staff Technical Product Manager, you will be responsible for operating in lockstep with product management teams to create a clear strategic direction for development needs and conveys that vision to the build and/or operations team. You will direct the team with a clear and descriptive set of requirements and partner with the team to determine what can be delivered through balancing the need for new features, defects, and technical debt. Your priority is seamless integration and alignment of perspectives from a broad set of stakeholders: Product Managers, Technical Anchors, Product Owners and Developers.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Demonstrate superior product and industry knowledge and helps organization to gain the competitive edge.
* Interacts with customers/stakeholders in VOC requirements-gathering, fine tuning, and obtaining product feedback.
* Works with cross-functional teams to deliver features and major, complex products.
* Possesses a deep understanding of the technology stack and impact on final product.
* Routinely collaborates with UX, Architecture and engineering teams on multiple issues and decisions.
* Conducts customer and stakeholder interviews and elaborates on personas.
* Demonstrates expert persuasion and influencing skills that ensure alignment between customer, product manager and engineering teams.
* Owns the release and sprint backlogs short-term roadmap for MVPs and quarterly releases.
* Owns and manages the backlog; continuously orders and prioritizes to ensure that 1-2 sprints/iterations of backlog are always ready.
* Prioritize continuously in accordance with the understanding and validation of customer problems and needs.
* Demonstrates strategic expert level skills in problem decomposition and ability to navigate through ambiguity.
* Engages frequently (50% of the time) with the development team; facilitates discussions, provides clarification, story acceptance and refinement, testing and validation; contributes to design activities and decisions.
* Translates unstructured or ambiguous work requests into actionable user stories and work units.
* Partners with Development Leadership to ensure healthy development process.
* Mentors junior team members.
* Provide technical leadership to TPMs across organization. Expert in Agile Methodology: Coaches others.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 5 years of professional experience OR associate's degree with minimum of 8 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 10 years of professional experience
* Minimum 5 years of professional experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field.
* Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience
Eligibility Requirement:
* Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
Desired Characteristics:
* Strong knowledge of software design and coding principles
* Experience working in an Agile environment
* Familiarity with versatile implementation options
* Demonstrates knowledge on technical topics, such as caching, APIs, data transfer, scalability, and security
Business Acumen:
* Demonstrates the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems
* Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating efforts
* Has the ability to analyze impact of technology choices
* Skilled in negotiation to align stakeholders and communicate a single synthesized perspective to the scrum team. Balances value propositions for competing stakeholders.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the competitive environment
* Demonstrates knowledge of technologies in the market to help make buy vs build recommendations, scope MVPs, and to drive market timing decisions
Leadership:
* Influences through others; builds direct and "behind the scenes" support for ideas. Pre-emptively sees downstream consequences and effectively tailors influencing strategy to support a positive outcome.
* Able to verbalize what is behind decisions and downstream implications. Continuously reflecting on success and failures to improve performance and decision-making.
* Understands when change is needed. Participates in technical strategy planning.
Personal Attributes:
* Able to effectively direct and mentor others in critical thinking skills. Proactively engages with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and design solutions using critical thinking and analysis skills and best practices. Finds important patterns in seemingly unrelated information.
* Influences and energizes other toward the common vision and goal. Maintains excitement for a process and drives to new directions of meeting the goal even when odds and setbacks render one path impassable.
* Innovates and integrates new processes and/or technology to significantly add value to GE. Identifies how the cost of change weighs against the benefits and advises accordingly. Proactively learns new solutions and processes to address seemingly unanswerable problems.
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Auto-ApplySoftware Product Owner
Associate product manager job in Cascade, MI
A large Material Handling Company is looking for a Software Product Owner. The Product Owner (aka Solutions Architect) is responsible for translating customer requirements into actionable project plans and user stories, guiding them through an agile development environment with the project team. Acting as the primary customer-facing representative, the position involves leading video meetings and traveling to customer sites approximately 30-40% of the time. The individual will typically manage one primary project while providing consultation on smaller initiatives. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with customers and leading project teams effectively. Key responsibilities include validating and refining software requirements defined during the sales phase, ensuring a smooth transition from sales to implementation. The role leads the software design process, including chairing design meetings, developing functional specification documents, and creating interface design documentation. Additional duties include estimating timelines and staffing needs for software delivery, overseeing the transition of design to development, infrastructure, testing, and commissioning work streams, and managing complex software issues or escalations in collaboration with customer stakeholders and software managers. The position also supports project management in securing customer acceptance of the delivered software solution.
This is a full-time position offering an annual base salary ranges of $100,000 - $135,000 based on experience. Additionally, the role may include a comprehensive benefits package, encompassing healthcare insurance and paid leave, in accordance with applicable laws.
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Skills and Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related field (marketing, sales, engineering)
Strong communication skills as they will be interacting frequently with the customer
Several years of experience delivering software solutions
Demonstrated ability to lead a software design work stream and develop detailed software specifications and interface documents.
Previous experience estimating project effort and delivery timeframes.
Leadership skills to manage and motivate software implementation teams.
Experience in software quality assurance and testing solutions. Automation experience (Material handling
Warehouse/Manufacturing)
Numeric analytics and statistical analysis experience
Prior leadership experience (operating as a scrum master)