Apex Systems
Technical Product Manager
Apex Systems, Union, Kentucky, United States, 41091
Technical Product Manager (Contract to Hire)
Location : Downtown Cincinnati, OH Work Arrangement : Hybrid, 4 days a week Pay : $65 - $80/hr Role Overview :
Leads a cross-functional team to define a product vision and strategy, product roadmap, and requirements for success. Collaborates with key stakeholders to define business objectives, facilitate sprint activities, and create and communicate requirements that translate business needs into strategic business and technology initiatives. Ensures a customer-centric and data-driven approach to identify and advocate for iterative deliverables with measurable outcomes. Collaborates with key stakeholders on user adoption strategies and progress on product adoption. Creates and maintains training materials as needed to assist in product adoption. Monitors usage, assesses user data, and identifies opportunities to increase usage and improve user experience. Creates and maintains an actionable and prioritized backlog. Serves as the liaison between the product owner, delivery team, and key stakeholders. Participates in or facilitates all agile ceremonies (e.g., standups, planning, retrospectives, etc.). Key Responsibilities :
Instill Product Mindset with a balanced team approach:
Ability to break down complex problems into simple solutions focused on important customer needs. Focus on data-driven approaches to solving problems and validate solutions.
Develops and maintains relationships across the business. May be tasked with coaching, mentoring, or pairing with other Product Managers. May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements :
4+ years of product management experience. Prior experience working in a financial or banking environment. Strong understanding of agile methodologies and experience with agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and influence others without direct authority. Experience with data analysis and using data to drive decision-making. Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Location : Downtown Cincinnati, OH Work Arrangement : Hybrid, 4 days a week Pay : $65 - $80/hr Role Overview :
Leads a cross-functional team to define a product vision and strategy, product roadmap, and requirements for success. Collaborates with key stakeholders to define business objectives, facilitate sprint activities, and create and communicate requirements that translate business needs into strategic business and technology initiatives. Ensures a customer-centric and data-driven approach to identify and advocate for iterative deliverables with measurable outcomes. Collaborates with key stakeholders on user adoption strategies and progress on product adoption. Creates and maintains training materials as needed to assist in product adoption. Monitors usage, assesses user data, and identifies opportunities to increase usage and improve user experience. Creates and maintains an actionable and prioritized backlog. Serves as the liaison between the product owner, delivery team, and key stakeholders. Participates in or facilitates all agile ceremonies (e.g., standups, planning, retrospectives, etc.). Key Responsibilities :
Instill Product Mindset with a balanced team approach:
Ability to break down complex problems into simple solutions focused on important customer needs. Focus on data-driven approaches to solving problems and validate solutions.
Develops and maintains relationships across the business. May be tasked with coaching, mentoring, or pairing with other Product Managers. May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements :
4+ years of product management experience. Prior experience working in a financial or banking environment. Strong understanding of agile methodologies and experience with agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and influence others without direct authority. Experience with data analysis and using data to drive decision-making. Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.