Product Manager
Reston, VA
Product Management /
Full-time /
Hybrid
At Brightspot®, we believe technology should enable content-focused teams to work smarter, faster, and more seamlessly to move businesses forward. Our world-class delivery team has decades of collective experience supporting digital transformation efforts for some of the world’s most well-known companies – from eCommerce brands and media organizations to corporate businesses. Brightspot prides itself on being a leading content management system built to grow and adapt to any business.
Our Product Managers use an entrepreneurial spirit to develop industry-leading strategies that move our clients’ digital businesses to the front of the pack. They require a thorough understanding of the software development lifecycles with an emphasis on creating the best experience for all consumers, whether that person is in front of the screen or using tools to manage a website behind the scenes. We work in an open, collaborative environment and seek talented individuals who enjoy problem solving and straying outside the routine.
In this role you will use your deep product experience to work with stakeholders to define product strategy, manage the collection and documentation of requirements, monitor product development, oversee client hand-off and acceptance testing, and support post launch monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-depth market, industry, and competitive analysis for assessing the potential for products.
- Develop and maintain high-quality product requirements.
- Serve as the first level of acceptance of products and features designed and developed by the team.
- Ensure quality and on-time delivery by continuing to monitor and support products through all phases of the software development lifecycles.
- Assist the client in development of core positioning and messaging for products as well as launch marketing plans.
- Work with third parties to assess the potential for partnerships and licensing opportunities where needed.
- Assist in hand-off and training sessions with clients developing training materials as needed.
- Maintain backlogs and priorities for product enhancements, and own product development roadmaps.
- Document baselines and monitor KPIs to determine success of product against stated goals.
- May be required to travel depending on project assignments.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of product management experience with demonstrated successful delivery of finished products.
- A strong sense of ownership in your work and unwaveringly positive attitude.
- Articulate communicator both verbally and in writing.
- Outstanding organizational and analytical skills.
- A passion for developing innovative products on the web and for mobile.
- High-quality standards and attention to detail.
- In-depth understanding of technical and user experience issues typically encountered in web-based product development.
- Uses sound business judgment to develop and manage client relationships.
At Brightspot®, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
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