[Connect Staffing, Inc. seeks aProgram Manager IIfor a long-term contract role with a top corporate employer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This individual will Utilize market research, customer and agent feedback, analytics data, and industry trends to understand customer needs to discover competitive and functional gaps and identify new opportunities to ultimately define our client's product roadmap Hourly rate up to $66.00/hr based on experience. Responsibilities include:]{helvetica="" neue",="" helvetica,="" arial,="" sans-serif"=""}
Help identify, diagnose, and address strategies, processes, and behaviors to accelerate prioritization and delivery of strategic efforts
Translate business goals and end-user needs into product strategy; communicate direction and product priorities to the development team and other supporting teams
Provide well-defined and testable Epics, Features, and Stories to support the Agile development methodology
Formulate strategic development plans guided by customer feedback and the latest technology industry standards, and act with agility to adjust to the changing competitive environment
Play an integral role in engagement, communication, change management, feedback loops, and overall leadership visibility across the system
Provide regular status reports to key stakeholders, sponsors, project managers, and others involved in the project
Demonstrate data curiosity by recognizing the need for additional information and collecting it to uncover problems and opportunities
[Qualifications:]{helvetica="" neue",="" helvetica,="" arial,="" sans-serif"=""}
6-8 years of relevant work experience
Experience in creation and design, or management of products, projects, or technology systems
Ability to communicate clearly to business leaders and technical developers
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and understanding of industry and business trends, and openness to capture and share this knowledge with members of the team
Self-motivated, solutions-oriented, multi-task capable, and have a demonstrated ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience as an Agile Product Manager or Owner role delivering B2B products, with a focus on NDC implementation
Experience articulating a strategic vision with a plan of action to achieve major goals
Knowledge of Agile development principles, product vision and roadmaps, business and technical story writing, and track record of successful launches of MVP products on time and budget
High-level knowledge of travel-related industry segments (airlines, hotels, travel agencies), with an emphasis on NDC
Demonstrates strong analytical and computer skills, sound organizational and planning skills
Demonstrates proven ability to make sound business decisions
[Connect Staffing, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application/hiring process<
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