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Our client is looking to hire an Associate Product Manager
Key Responsibilities. Provides insight and input into product development and the overall process of the product and services function. Has a good understanding of the market, product and client needs and gathers and analyzes data to support prioritization and benchmarking. Builds strong working relationships with marketing, sales, support staff, product development and vendors plus senior management and key customers Supports Senior Product Manager and Product Owners in gathering, analyzing and synthesizing data in order to prioritize the product backlog. . Manages multiple discrete projects that may include market analysis, client feedback, client user groups, implementation support or product gap analysis. . Supports requirements gathering by interacting and gathering feedback from clients, sales, relationship management and internal systems experts. . Supports developing the "go to market packaging" for existing products or smaller product initiatives and supports the "go to market" strategy on the new or more complex product initiatives. Collaborates with product marketing to develop product marketing strategies based on established product objectives, costs, and value proposition. Reviews research with product marketing to quantify value proposition for inputs to pricing analysis and marketing collateral. Defines pricing strategies for new and existing products considering competitive pricing models, target customer segment base, internal costs, value proposition metrics (e.g., savings to clients, process costs, etc.), and market acceptance and adoption rates. Participates in defining alternative models complete with benefits, and present final pricing recommendations to executive management for adoption Develops business cases requiring analytical skills for new product functionality to serve as inputs to decision-making, prioritization, pricing, and client value proposition For assigned product initiatives, collaborates with company business leaders, industry analysts, sales, IT, legal, strategic marketing and relationship management teams to define product goals, objectives, market positioning, and pricing strategies. Complies with established methodology for managing product strategy Follows a structured, repeatable process for collecting and analyzing market research, to include industry publications, analyst research, experiential research, client surveys, etc. Supports the strategic planning approach for summarizing and communicating the results of aggregate research Participates in product concept and requirements workshops with clients and internal development teams in pursuit of product requirements, objectives, and architecture decisions. Documents workshop results in a format suitable for consumption by all audiences, including interactive review and feedback from clients and internal parties.For assigned products, supports the collaboration with product delivery and technology architecture to validate detailed design, particularly to ensure that product objectives and key requirements are met and aligned with the market needs and the business unit strategy. Completes required documentation and provides design direction, testing support, and general assistance to delivery team, as needed, during the execution phase of product development consisting of moderate complexities and scopesRequirements and Skills. Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve moderately complex issues in creative and effective ways. . Having ownership of a sub-function, account or matrix management responsibilities, applies knowledge to meet goals, maintain relationships, propose opportunities to expand the business, and lead matrix teams. Some barriers to entry exist at this level (e.g., dept./peer review) Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. . Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Builds on/Maintains external relationships of assigned accountsTypically Minimum 6 Years Relevant Exp. Experience in similar business product services and/or external customer/market experience. Bachelor's Degree. Business or Computer Science; Combination of relevant training and/ or experience in lieu of degreeWho is Calance?Calance is a global IT company with operations in the United States, Canada and India. Over the years, Calance has grown organically and has acquired numerous successful IT Services firms along the way. As a result, the company today is a mix of diverse cultures, talents and expertise that collaborate globally to bring our best capabilities and thinking to clients. Calance also offers benefits which includes Medical, Dental, Vision care and 401K.Calance - the place to grow.www.calance.comVacancy expired!