Job Description

PRODUCT MANAGER At My Classboard we re proud to offer innovative products that meet the needs of our customers. To help us continue expanding our offerings, we re in search of an experienced product manager to lead a multidisciplinary development team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for gaps in consumer product offerings and an innovative mindset for filling them. This person should be a highly skilled market analyst with a proven ability to strategize the full lifecycle of a product, from conception to release. We re looking for a confident leader who can guide cross-functional teams in the creation of products that improve customer experience and grow market share. OBJECTIVES : Drive the product- and business-planning processes for cross-functional teams Analyze customer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships from an ROI and build-vs.-buy perspective Assess current competitor offerings and seek opportunities for differentiation Analyze product requirements and develop appropriate programs to ensure they re met Develop, implement, and maintain production timelines across multiple departments Appraise new product ideas and strategize appropriate go-to-market plans RESPONSIBILITIES : Drive the execution of all processes in the product lifecycle, including product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements and roadmap development, and product launch Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering teams Create product strategy documents that describe business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue, and ROI Analyze market data to develop sales strategies, and define product objectives for effective marketing communications Collaborate closely with engineering, production, marketing, and sales teams in the development, QA, and release of products, and balance resources to ensure success for the entire organization Develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates My Classboard across primary market segments ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA : Strong experience in a dynamic product management role Proven success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle High effectiveness in managing cross-functional teams Experience in delivering finely tuned product marketing strategies Exceptional writing and editing skills, combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills PREFERED SKILLS : Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) in product design or engineering Previous experience in software and web development Proven success as a product developer in a nonmanagerial role Demonstrable knowledge of SEM (search engine marketing) and online advertising KEY RESPONSIBILITES : Translate business strategy into product strategy Own the product roadmap Execute product strategy Drive action throughout the organization to get products to market Plan and carry out product launches Manage product profitability and commercial success - own the business case Provide insight to stakeholders on the product and market Provide product marketing with insights on key differentiators and messages Write high-level requirements Support the Product Owner and Product Marketer with any questions they may have Manage all aspects of in-life products, including customer feedback, requirements, and issues