Manager - Technology Product Management

Holman•Mount Laurel, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around. The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States. Position Description: Collaborate with business leaders, stakeholders within business units to define the IT product strategy aligned with the overall organizational goals. Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements based on market trends, user feedback, and business priorities. Lead the team in defining product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for development teams to follow during the software development lifecycle. Partner closely with the Technology Business Analysts to refine requirements to further details and help them flow through the development process. Monitor the progress of ongoing projects, identify potential roadblocks, and take corrective actions to keep projects on track. Foster strong partnerships with engineering, design, marketing, and other relevant teams to ensure smooth product development, launch, and post-launch support. Coordinate efforts between different teams to address dependencies and maximize efficiency in the product development process. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and communicate product plans and updates effectively. Manage expectations and provide regular updates on product development progress, milestones, and potential changes in scope. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate product success and identify areas for improvement. Analyze product performance data and user feedback to drive data-driven decisions for product enhancements and future iterations. Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Product Manager or in a similar role within the IT industry.
3-5+ years’ experience in product management
Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements based on market trends, user feedback, product value, effort and business priorities.
Extensive knowledge and experience within own function and general knowledge of areas, departments and/or function(s) within and across other disciplines
Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, leveraging data to inform decision-making.
Business acumen and the ability to align product strategies with organizational goals.
Familiarity with technology trends and the ability to anticipate market needs and opportunities.
Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies, particularly agile practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management tools and product management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business leaders, stakeholders within business units to define the IT product strategy aligned with the overall organizational goals.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements based on market trends, user feedback, and business priorities.
Lead the team in defining product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for development teams to follow during the software development lifecycle.
Partner closely with the Technology Business Analysts to refine requirements to further details and help them flow through the development process.
Monitor the progress of ongoing projects, identify potential roadblocks, and take corrective actions to keep projects on track.
Foster strong partnerships with engineering, design, marketing, and other relevant teams to ensure smooth product development, launch, and post-launch support.
Coordinate efforts between different teams to address dependencies and maximize efficiency in the product development process.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and communicate product plans and updates effectively.
Manage expectations and provide regular updates on product development progress, milestones, and potential changes in scope.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate product success and identify areas for improvement.
Analyze product performance data and user feedback to drive data-driven decisions for product enhancements and future iterations.
Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.