Skillsoft is currently seeking a Senior Product Manager to join our team in Nashua, NH. The Sr. Product Manager reports to the VP Product Management, Technology and is responsible for driving and managing Skillsoft mobile products based on the needs of customers and the business. This includes providing guidance on product dependencies and making tradeoff decisions that impact releases. The Sr. Product Manager is responsible for the vision, scope, business requirements, positioning, and release of complex technology products and cross-product solutions, and will work closely with Product Development, QA, Marketing Communications, Sales, Customer Support and Consulting Technical Services departments.
Position Responsibilities:
Drive the product concept phase including consensus building and confirmation that Skillsoft will build out a product or product release
Actively manage and maintain the product roadmap and provide input to product maintenance
Document and drive all changes to Skillsoft products including new features, change orders and inter-product dependencies
Own the Vision, Scope and Business Requirements(VSBR) for products/projects
Participate and approve project scope. Work with Engineering to refine scope when necessary to ensure project timelines are met
Support Engineering development of High Level Product Scope (HLPS), Low Level Product Scope (LLPS), Simulations and estimates
Assist in scheduling and conducting UI simulation reviews with customers
Review release notes, user manuals and training material
Develop and implement a company-wide go-to-market plan
Work with Readiness team to create and execute readiness plans. Includes preparation and conducting demos/user training
Define and coordinate the product roll out plan
Provide product information, product knowledge and sales support to direct sales and channel sales organizations
Desired Skills and Experience:
Customer Focused – personally demonstrated that both external and internal customers are a high priority by identifying, and responding to their needs in a timely and efficient manner
Initiative – Recognizes opportunities and initiates actions to capitalize on them by looking for a new and productive ways to make an impact
Innovative Thinking – Embraces and champions new ideas and encourages others to do likewise
Building Organizational Commitment – Demonstrates commitment, loyalty and appreciation for the organization. Conveys a high-level of concern for all employees, while helping to ensure that both their needs and those of the organization are met
7-10 years of experience in Software Product Management
Experience developing and executing on a mobile (smartphone and tablet) product expansion strategy
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Domain expertise including Internet, Web Based Learning, Skillsoft Target Markets, and/or Training Business
Working familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint
Ability to work in fast-paced, entrepreneurial start-up environment
Highly organized and successful in making aggressive deadline commitments and meeting them
Self-starter and team player
Strong multi-tasking skills
Technical knowledge of the Internet
Education and Certifications
BA/BS or related degree
Skillsoft is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer: It is the policy of Skillsoft Corporation to provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability (mental or physical), protected veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by law