Product Manager II at Kforce Inc in Mountain View, California

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Mountain View, CA that is seeking a Product Manager II.

Summary:
In this role, the Product Manager will support a product focused on the global sales organization with the opportunity to drive transformation and innovation. We are looking for someone with a proven track record of delivering new technology and experiences at scale in a platform and services-oriented architecture. In addition, the Product Manager must have a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners, including technologists, product managers, engineers, and senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Handles many of the oversight duties involved in getting a product from the concept stage to the production stage; work to maximize product by foreseeing customer and market demands


• Define and document product requirements and roadmaps for execution


• Write user stories as part of an Agile project framework which include clear acceptance criteria and take into account dependencies on other stories and/or initiatives


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for every stage of product development to deliver technology at scale to support these experiences


• Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and the development/implementation teams


• Formulate and execute on metrics that move the needle for our internal teams to be more productive, spending less time on administrative tasks and more time selling


• Contribute to improved agile processes that constantly seek to provide predictability of outcomes, set appropriate expectations on timing and scope delivery, and increase development team velocity


• Identify dependencies on enabling capabilities (Billing, Product, Sales Technology) for various Incentive Compensation models (i.e. Wholesale, Revenue Share, etc.)


• Act as primary point of contact for product management for escalations and work with internal teams to identify fixes

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience designing and delivering world-class software platforms in a product management, technology delivery, or architecture role


• Understanding of and experience working with incentive compensation and sales technology


• Good understanding of incentive compensation management platforms - experience with Varicent or SAP Callidus/Commission preferred


• Basic understanding of the Salesforce.com platform enabling sales teams and the CRM capabilities they depend on is a plus


• A self-motivated person who can influence and drive cross-functional, cross-geo teams, promoting timely and effective communication


• Experience with Agile development and methodologies


• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage tradeoffs and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with internal and external partners


• Ability to work well with internal technical teams, including developers, engineers, architects, quality assurance, and operations


• Deep experience writing product requirements, user stories, and defining success criteria for testing and product acceptance


• Ability to develop and execute a successful product roadmap


• Basic understanding of the Salesforce.com platform enabling sales teams and the CRM capabilities they depend on is a plus


• Must be able to communicate effectively, analyze data from numerous inputs, and provide guidance to partnering teams and stakeholders


• A self-motivated person who can influence and drive cross-functional, cross-geo teams, promoting timely and effective communication

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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