Collaborate with external partners to clarify requirements and generate tiered scopes for upcoming projects
Advise external partners and product designers on the preferred flows for new features informed by a strong understanding of the product's current software capabilities
Break down long and complex projects into tiered approaches with clear deliverables and accurate timelines
Coordinate with developer teams to ensure requirements are clear and blockers are resolved to streamline development cycles
Set up agile sprints with achievable goals that meet Speer's quick turnaround times for feature deployment
Lead agile/scrum meetings and coordinate with the product team to ensure resources are allocated as needed to meet project timelines
Conduct UI/UX and functionality quality assurance passes on all stages of the software development lifecycle including: ideation and wireframing, finalized designs, development milestones, final product
Hold weekly meetings with partners where new requirements are scoped and completed/in-progress features are shared
Hold feature demos in a clear, creative, and engaging manner to showcase new features to partners
Break down new feature requirements into clear tickets with specific requirements and all necessary details to facilitate developer handoff of tasks
Provide a sense of direction for the entire product delivery team and other product stakeholders

Background in software development
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience with Agile Project Management Tools (e.g., JIRA)
Meticulous attention to detail for UI elements, spelling and grammar, and general app performance
Hands on experience with agile processes and principles, with a focus on continuous improvement
Adept at leveraging AI tools to boost productivity and handle rote tasks
Basic scripting proficiency is a big asset
Creative direction and innovative approach to understanding partners, their needs and how we specify our requirements
Background in technology to effectively work and communicate with software developers and product designers
Comfortable with the fundamentals of databases, APIs, mobile and web applications
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Kanban board management

Product Manager

Key skills