Fortune Brands Innovations · 3 months ago
Group Technical Product Manager, Software
1 Horizon Way, Deerfield, ILLINOIS
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expFortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes. They are seeking a Group Technical Product Manager to lead the development of software features for smart lock products, driving cross-functional initiatives and enhancing the user experience.
Consumer GoodsSecurity
Responsibilities
Build and mentor a team of technical software product managers, leading cross-functional Agile teams to develop software for new smart lock and security products on the Yale and August software platform, collaborating deeply with software engineering and product design
Manage and maintain the Yale and August software platform as a core asset in the company’s connected devices strategy
Collaborate with Category Management to define new product development initiatives and with Software Program Managers to plan and execute product delivery
Leverage usage data to drive data-informed decisions in product prioritization and development
Work in an Agile environment, continuously refining business needs, setting priorities, and defining milestones and deliverables
Define and refine team objectives and key results (OKRs) for new features and improvements, ensuring alignment with UX specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Own and prioritize the sprint backlog for assigned products, ensuring development efforts align with strategic priorities
Lead product discovery and design efforts, working closely with designers to ensure a user-centered approach to feature development
Track and report product performance post-launch, using key metrics to assess impact and inform future investment
Communicate progress and insights to senior executives through structured reporting on all key initiatives
Analyze and present key consumer performance metrics, including app reviews, product feedback, and Net Promoter Score (NPS), to identify opportunities for improvement
Collaborate with Customer Success to enhance user satisfaction and ensure product support aligns with customer needs
Qualification
Required
5+ years in software product management, software development, or related roles (QA, technical program management, or product design)
Proven experience leading software product managers and cross-functional Agile teams
Experience with recurring / subscription based software pricing models and implementation required
Strong ability to define and execute product roadmaps while ensuring strategic alignment with business goals
Strong foundation in software development, including system architecture, programming languages, APIs, data structures, and cloud services
Extensive experience with mobile technologies, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-connected devices, cloud services, and device firmware
Proficient in managing software platforms and product ecosystems, ensuring scalability and seamless cross-product integration
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and best practices for software development
Proficiency in Jira or similar tools for issue tracking and product planning
Data-driven mindset, leveraging analytics to assess product health, understand user needs, and drive continuous improvement
Strong ability to manage dependencies across interconnected products and services, optimizing for customer experience and business impact
Experience collaborating with engineering, design, and business teams to translate customer insights into actionable product improvements
Comfortable working with senior executives and cross-functional teams to communicate strategy, progress, and key insights
Ability to quickly grasp complex technologies and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Skilled at navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in high-pressure situations
Passionate about building user-centered products with a strong focus on usability and customer experience
Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience with connected products preferred
MBA is a plus
Software development experience is preferred
Benefits
Robust health plans
Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
Product discounts
Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy)
Inclusive fertility / adoption benefits
Company
Fortune Brands Innovations
Fortune Brands Innovations is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900M2022-03-28Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2011-10-04IPO
Leadership Team
Todd R. Teter
Senior Vice President and General Manager Global Plumbing Group House of Rohl
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