Sr. Product Manager

Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.

Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.

We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.

Job Title: Sr. Product Manager

Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and   optimize   their   environmental , health,   safety   and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more   sustainable,   and   productive   world.  
Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity,   technology   and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized   approach   and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.  
We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around 1000   Spherions   around the globe. It is important to us that   each and every   Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.  
The selected individual will partner closely with the customers (internal and external), the business line(s )   and Agile teams to drive the evolution of the assigned product(s). The Senior Product Manager   is responsible for   defining a product vision with a prioritized product backlog to   deliver on   business vision and priorities. The PM provides constant feedback to the business line(s) and Agile teams in support of delivery and evolution of the product. The PM must develop a well-rounded understanding of the customer’s needs that are aligned with business   objectives   as well as an ability to develop close relationships with key stakeholders.  
As the Senior Product Manager, Platform, you will lead the strategy and direction of the   SpheraCloud   platform product. You will guide product priorities and enhancements from the idea stage to full production and help to develop   new ideas   based on your industry experience and feedback from our partners and customers. You will collaborate with other solution areas to develop and deliver key functionality to our existing   SpheraCloud   product, further enabling a modular set of cloud-based solutions.  
You will shape the software development roadmap for the product and communicate it to internal and external stakeholders. You are also the key member of the team responsible for both defining and prioritizing the release backlog in close collaboration with engineering counterparts and product owners/managers. You will work closely with the development and engineering team to define architecture, user experience, and product capabilities. You   are responsible for   the overall quality delivery of the solution to our customers. Using your skills, talents, efforts, and influence, you will deliver positive business outcomes for both our customers and Sphera.

Market Focus Responsibilities

Assist   in the research of market requirements and forecasts for new portfolio opportunities and platform advancement   st rategies

Document and   maintain   key competitor   profiles

Work with branding and marketing teams to help them understand market   positioning

Work with sales and marketing teams to document the buying process and   identify   sales enablement tools, including partner   channels

Assists   in the creation of the training and tools necessary to ensure the Sales, Services, and Customer Care are educated on the feature/functionality of   products

Provide product and domain content focused on the   market

Platform Product Focus Responsibilities

Maintain product success metrics for the   Platform

Develop and   maintain   a roadmap for the Platform   including:   Developing a list of initiatives and epics; Balancing priorities between maintenance requirements, architecture, and new features, and maximizing the value of each release; Recommending market-specific enhancements for all portfolio products

Defining the planned date and content for a product release to customers

Actively work directly with the development team

Serve as the customer representative in all team   meetings

Partner with product portfolio and develop personas and related product   capabilities

Participate in release and product retrospectives with engineering,   UX   teams

Drive discussions to surface issues,   identify   fixes and advance   projects

Participate in product planning and forecasts with the product management   team

Maintain and report product status such as burn up/burn down and velocity   charts

Participate in sprint retrospectives with the Agile   team

Maintain a release backlog and focus on product   deliverables

People Focus Responsibilities

Influence and partner with stakeholders to create a shared platform vision and   optimal   product   outcomes

Lead cross-functional teams for key company   initiatives

Contribute to Go-To-Market   teams

Required Education

BS Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and/or Business/Marketing

Requirements

5+ years of experience with software platform design concepts and components

5+ years of Product Management experience is   desirable.

Experience managing enterprise software applications and/or large-scale product initiatives,   in particular   SaaS   applications.

Strong understanding of Agile Product Management and Software Development methodologies

Proven ability to communicate with customers, stakeholders, salespeople, and   executives.

Knowledgeable in modern technology and architectural patterns

Knowledgeable in product development in Cloud environment

Knowledgeable in products based on services and   APIs’

Strong conceptual and analytical skills to form the basis of well-researched and documented   plans

Proven record as a self-motivated, performance-driven professional

Demonstrates sound business judgement, common   sense   and   insight

Behaves consistently with Sphera values and ethical   principles

Pay:
$127,000.00 - $203,000.00 + Eligible for Variable Compensation Plan
Commensurate with relevant qualifications and experience

Benefits:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Flexible Working Schedule

Sphera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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