Penske's digital product offerings need to leverage data and technology to support internal and external customer needs, requiring a Senior Manager to guide a team of Product Managers in implementing these solutions and aligning with business strategy.
Requirements
- 7 years of product management experience required.
- 3 years of experience leading and developing product managers or developers in an enterprise agile environment.
- Advanced product manager skills required.
- Knowledge of Product Management tools.
- Must have advanced research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Agile Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead team of product managers through multiple projects simultaneously that involve multiple cross-functional teams.
- Ensure that there is a robust project plan for each product in active development, which may include the project requirements, technical solution, resource plan, work plan, and estimated project duration/effort.
- Monitor all project activity, budget and resources to ensure the project remains on schedule, within budget, and that no rework is required.
- Effectively communicate the project status, roles, scope changes, issues and risks to all project participants.
- Understand, support and apply standard project management tools as applicable.
- Analyze and prioritize project activities and client needs in order to establish realistic deadlines.
- Work with customers to identify and resolve issues. Provide hands-on training, troubleshooting and assist in identifying new solutions.
Other
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Marketing, or Data Science preferred. If no degree, equivalent work experience is required.
- MBA preferred.
- Product Management Certification preferred.
- 3 years of Penske experience preferred.
- Effective presentation skills with the ability to present project information to, and field questions from, Senior Management.
- Excellent time management, organizational skills and follow-up with the ability to switch gears as required based on changing priorities without losing attention to detail.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate internally and externally at all levels.
- Must demonstrate leadership capabilities.
- Must be comfortable presenting new ideas to Senior Leadership.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
