Vertexposted almost 8 years ago
Full-time
King Of Prussia, PA
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Vertex Inc. Product Manager-Sr-Product Management in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Provide leadership and guide strategy for products by developing, implementing, and managing product development and product marketing plans and activities that will ensure achievement of revenue and profit objectives. The Product Manager will be involved with payroll and SaaS products through all stages of the products life cycle including definition, development, release and post release activities.
Essential job functions AND responsibilities
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Determining and maintaining software product and service requirements through an in-depth understanding of customer and partner needs
*
Working directly with customers and partners to understand their needs and translate them into requirements
*
Evaluating and prioritizing requested product enhancements
*
Writing detailed technical and solution requirements
*
Evaluating and presenting business opportunities to market strategy teams and executives
*
Developing and implementing product related marketing plans; overseeing the overall product strategy including the development, pricing and marketing of products and services
*
Developing and maintaining product related marketing materials including product collateral, release materials, sales tools and materials, and internet data
*
Conducting research and analysis of competitive information as needed
*
Participating on cross-functional teams as required
*
Lead or participate in other projects or duties.
*
Occasional travel required.
*supervisory responsibilities:
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* N/A
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
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Understanding customer needs and translating them into solution requirements including detailed technical requirements
*
Producing solution roadmaps in support of company objectives
*
Overseeing product releases and market launches
*
Defining marketing strategy including positioning, benefits, key messaging
*
Creating product forecasts
*
Developing and implementing solution related marketing plans
*
Training customer facing departments on product enhancements and initiatives
*
Ability to work without supervision.
*
Latitude for independent decision making.
*
Ability to network with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
*
Ability to listen and understand information and communicate the same.
*
Must possess good interpersonal organizational, presentation and facilitation skills.
*
Must be results oriented, customer focused, and exhibit good interpersonal skills.
*
Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
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Sufficient knowledge of business communication, including telephone, voicemail, and e-mail and operations of office machines, such as photocopier, scanner, and fax.
EDUCATION, TRAINING and experience:
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4 - 5 years of Product Mgmt. experience required
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Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing or computer science related discipline or equivalent work experience
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MBA, CPA, or equivalent experience a plus
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Minimum of 5 years of software related experience from a previous role in business analysis, development, testing, product support, or product management. Specifically, the candidate should have working knowledge of the commercial software development process. Knowledge of technological concepts such as client/server, mainframe, and midrange computer systems is required. SaaS and ERP software experience are preferred. Experience with an agile development process and SaaS based products is preferred.
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The ideal candidate would also have 3- 5 years experience working in the transaction tax field (sales tax, consumer use tax, VAT, returns or payroll), the public accounting field or equivalent.
REQUIRED FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCIES:
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Builds Relationships: Fosters open dialogue and obtains shared commitment to proposals; shared ideas and information to promote mutual understanding, respect, and effective decision-making.
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Drives for Results: Acts to create opportunities for Vertex or to avoid future problems; has the courage to act with incomplete information rather than simply thinking about it; maintains a focused commitment to achieving enterprise objectives.
*
Knows the Business: Understands and applies knowledge of Vertexs business and processes to accomplish goals.
*
Anticipates Customer Needs (internal and external): Establishes and maintains productive relationships with customers and partners, anticipating their needs.
*
Learns Continuously: Expands own knowledge base to enhance performance; seeks development to increase strengths for current and future needs.
COMMENTS:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
Job: *Product Management
Organization: *United States BU
Title: Product Manager-Sr-Product Management
Location: PA-King of Prussia
Requisition ID: 170305
Provide leadership and guide strategy for products by developing, implementing, and managing product development and product marketing plans and activities that will ensure achievement of revenue and profit objectives. The Product Manager will be involved with payroll and SaaS products through all stages of the products life cycle including definition, development, release and post release activities.
Essential job functions AND responsibilities
*
Determining and maintaining software product and service requirements through an in-depth understanding of customer and partner needs
*
Working directly with customers and partners to understand their needs and translate them into requirements
*
Evaluating and prioritizing requested product enhancements
*
Writing detailed technical and solution requirements
*
Evaluating and presenting business opportunities to market strategy teams and executives
*
Developing and implementing product related marketing plans; overseeing the overall product strategy including the development, pricing and marketing of products and services
*
Developing and maintaining product related marketing materials including product collateral, release materials, sales tools and materials, and internet data
*
Conducting research and analysis of competitive information as needed
*
Participating on cross-functional teams as required
*
Lead or participate in other projects or duties.
*
Occasional travel required.
*supervisory responsibilities:
------------
* N/A
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
*
Understanding customer needs and translating them into solution requirements including detailed technical requirements
*
Producing solution roadmaps in support of company objectives
*
Overseeing product releases and market launches
*
Defining marketing strategy including positioning, benefits, key messaging
*
Creating product forecasts
*
Developing and implementing solution related marketing plans
*
Training customer facing departments on product enhancements and initiatives
*
Ability to work without supervision.
*
Latitude for independent decision making.
*
Ability to network with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
*
Ability to listen and understand information and communicate the same.
*
Must possess good interpersonal organizational, presentation and facilitation skills.
*
Must be results oriented, customer focused, and exhibit good interpersonal skills.
*
Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
*
Sufficient knowledge of business communication, including telephone, voicemail, and e-mail and operations of office machines, such as photocopier, scanner, and fax.
EDUCATION, TRAINING and experience:
*
4 - 5 years of Product Mgmt. experience required
*
Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing or computer science related discipline or equivalent work experience
*
MBA, CPA, or equivalent experience a plus
*
Minimum of 5 years of software related experience from a previous role in business analysis, development, testing, product support, or product management. Specifically, the candidate should have working knowledge of the commercial software development process. Knowledge of technological concepts such as client/server, mainframe, and midrange computer systems is required. SaaS and ERP software experience are preferred. Experience with an agile development process and SaaS based products is preferred.
*
The ideal candidate would also have 3- 5 years experience working in the transaction tax field (sales tax, consumer use tax, VAT, returns or payroll), the public accounting field or equivalent.
REQUIRED FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCIES:
*
Builds Relationships: Fosters open dialogue and obtains shared commitment to proposals; shared ideas and information to promote mutual understanding, respect, and effective decision-making.
*
Drives for Results: Acts to create opportunities for Vertex or to avoid future problems; has the courage to act with incomplete information rather than simply thinking about it; maintains a focused commitment to achieving enterprise objectives.
*
Knows the Business: Understands and applies knowledge of Vertexs business and processes to accomplish goals.
*
Anticipates Customer Needs (internal and external): Establishes and maintains productive relationships with customers and partners, anticipating their needs.
*
Learns Continuously: Expands own knowledge base to enhance performance; seeks development to increase strengths for current and future needs.
COMMENTS:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
Job: *Product Management
Organization: *United States BU
Title: Product Manager-Sr-Product Management
Location: PA-King of Prussia
Requisition ID: 170305
