rf IDEAS, Inc · 21 hours ago
Software Product Manager
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years exprf IDEAS, Inc. is seeking a Software Product Manager to lead the product strategy and roadmap for their software product line. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, championing customer-centric approaches, and leveraging data-driven insights to guide product development and execution.
ConsultingData ManagementRFID
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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)
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
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
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
Software development experience
Experience in RFID, IoT, or hardware-integrated software products
Experience working in healthcare, print management, or enterprise security verticals
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
Company
rf IDEAS, Inc
rf IDEAS empowers secure access and authentication solutions across any device: proximity cards, smart cards, mobile credentials and soon solutions for multi-factor authentication.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-09-09Acquired
2008-11-24Equity Crowdfunding
Leadership Team
Ian Bayly
EMEA Director of Sales
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