Job Description

The AVP Product Management is responsible for leading a product team that is responsible for developing product strategies/roadmaps and execution including proper assessment, planning, requirement gathering, prioritization and development. Product oversight includes both external customer-facing applications (portal, mobile app, etc.) as well as internally facing products (CRM, 3rd party applications, etc.). This individual should have a track record in understanding client needs and pain points, identifying opportunities for innovation and translating those opportunities into a strategic product roadmap. This role will be focused on partnering with the business to drive digital transformations focused internally and externally. This leader will build and nurture strong relationships with Engineering, Marketing, Sales and Operations stakeholders to evaluate opportunities, align on priorities and drive results against a common set of objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Product Strategy - 50%

• Defines 24-36 month vision for all company products/ digital experiences; aligns business goals with product strategies
• Stays current with technology trends emerging / disrupting the status quo; Translates that analysis into actionable concepts to benefit the staffing and sales/recruiting space
• Ensures team is gathering insights from internal and external users’ feedback, web analytics, research, competitors and data analysis to understand user needs and synthesizing into learnings and into product plans
• Identifies problems to be solved digitally and leads efforts/teams to identify root causes, identify and build solutions, and realize ROI
• Oversees market research, user research, data analysis and user testing that informs product requirements to build products
• Partners closely with cross-functional business leaders to identify and drive process and technology optimizations
• Manages third party vendor relationships and contract negotiations

Product Execution - 30%

• Directs development and execution of multiple product roadmaps
• Monitors performance of products to ensure KPIs are met.
• Responsible for ensuring the proper definition, approach, facilitation and satisfactory completion of product related projects including identifying and mitigating risks, setting milestones, timelines, and budgets Collaborates closely with Technology leadership to ensure continual alignment of solutions with business strategies and expected timelines and overall orchestration of releases

Team Management - 20%

• Maintains and improves the team's knowledge and expertise in product management, agile delivery, digital best practices, etc.
• Instills a culture of domain expertise within the team - product, market, and competitors
• Coaches and develops associates to achieve maximum performance
• Interviews and selects candidates for hire; implements associate engagement strategies
• Maintains the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team
• Conducts 90-day and annual performance evaluations; coaches associates to maximum performance
• Participates in annual Succession Planning and Talent Review pre-planning
• Creates and delivers associate corrective actions and performance improvement plans as needed

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

• May work on special projects or other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages a team up to 10 exempt direct reports
• Communicates with external vendors and service providers
• Leads the department budgeting process

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
• 15+ years of related experience with 10+ years of end-to-end product delivery experience
• 10+ years of experience leading teams required
• 10+ years working in an Agile development environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Possesses a unique blend of business and technical savvy that includes a big-picture vision and the drive to make that vision a reality
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Ability to build strong business relationships at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Solid critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to consistently meet goals, commitments, and deadlines
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Business Insight Plans & Aligns Customer Focus Drives Results Manages Complexity Builds Effective Teams Decision Quality Drives Vision and Purpose Cultivates Innovation Strategic Mindset Manages Ambiguity Nimble Learning

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements
• May be able to sit or stand
• Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computer
• Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally
• Ability to interpret various instructions
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization

This position description is not intended to be all inclusive or comprehensive; additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

What is in it for you

Company-paid benefits (Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Compass Health Advocate and Transitions).

Healthcare benefit options (Value Plan, High Deductible Plan with HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Prepaid Legal Services, 529 Savings Plan, Pet Insurance).

Paid maternity and paternity leave.

Company sponsored 401k plan with company matching.

PTO that accrues at a rate of 15 days/year for 1st year and continues to increase with tenure.

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.

An opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility in Alpharetta which features an on-site daycare and cafeteria, world-class fitness center and wellness clinic.

EEO Statement

Locum Tenens is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

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