Position Overview

The Software Product Manager is responsible for product strategy and execution within our software product portfolio. This role collaborates with senior leadership on business objectives, sets product roadmaps, and drives innovation and growth within the software domain. The position manages strategic alignment, prioritization, and resource allocation while partnering with engineering, design, and go-to-market teams to deliver successful products.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Product Leadership

• Own product strategy and roadmap for the software product line, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
• Set product vision, strategy, and direction for area of responsibility
• Make critical decisions regarding resource allocation, product investments, and long-term product vision
• Champion innovation within the product area and encourage experimentation and creative problem-solving
  
  

Product Development & Execution

• Create comprehensive product requirements documents (PRDs) that guide development teams
• Define and track OKRs for product area, ensuring team alignment on goals and metrics
• Build compelling business cases with ROI analysis for product initiatives
• Prioritize features and initiatives based on business value, customer impact, and strategic alignment
• Work with Engineering leadership to ensure product development teams are working effectively
• Facilitate effective roadmap discussions with senior stakeholders and create company-wide transparency
  
  

Customer & Market Insights

• Champion customer-centric approaches and establish feedback loops with customers and stakeholders
• Actively gather customer insights through interviews, surveys, and data analysis
• Maintain deep understanding of differentiation and value proposition versus key competitors
• Develop strong understanding of market, social, and technology trends
• Conduct competitive analysis to identify threats and opportunities within product domain
  
  

Go-to-Market & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams on product launches and positioning
• Partner with Marketing to develop positioning, messaging, and sales enablement materials
• Support sales enablement with product knowledge and customer insights
• Measure and report on launch success and product adoption
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to drive alignment and achieve product goals
  
  

Data & Analytics

• Use product analytics tools effectively to measure success and inform decisions
• Leverage data-driven insights to monitor performance, identify trends, and gain insights into product usage
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in user research methodologies including interviews, surveys, and usability testing
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 5-7 years of Software Product Management or related experience with both cloud and on-premise applications
• Proven success in developing software product roadmaps and executing product launches
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies (Kanban, Scrum)
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking skills with understanding of market landscape, customer needs, and business objectives
• Demonstrated business acumen and comprehensive understanding of industry, market, and competitive dynamics
• Technical fluency to collaborate effectively with engineering teams
• Ability to apply design thinking principles to problem-solving
• Strong leadership skills with ability to provide guidance and influence cross-functional partners
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills with ability to effectively convey ideas to stakeholders, executives, developers, designers, and customers
• Excellent project management, organization, and time management capabilities
• Collaborative and driven with analytical mindset and excellent attention to detail
• Self-starter who works well in team environment with in-house and external development resources
• Ability to achieve win-win negotiation outcomes while maintaining strong relationships
• Proactively requests and delivers constructive feedback to strengthen relationships and advance projects
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Leverages AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, and decision-making
• Stays current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software product management
• Embraces continuous learning and professional development
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Software development experience
• Experience in RFID, IoT, or hardware-integrated software products
• Experience working in healthcare, print management, or enterprise security verticals
  
  

Success Metrics

• Achieve roadmap delivery targets (>80%) with high-quality outcomes
• Drive measurable improvements in product adoption and customer satisfaction
• Deliver products that meet or exceed revenue and profitability goals
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships and stakeholder satisfaction
• Successfully launch products on schedule with strong market reception
  
  

Work Environment

Office/Hybrid work environment in Schaumburg, IL

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Life/STD/LTD
• 401K + Company Match
• Parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Competitive PTO Package & Paid Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
  
  

Behavioral Assessment

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