Principal Product Manager

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business, helping enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. The Principal Product Manager will lead solution development and management, working with various practices and teams to create innovative solutions that address client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage solutions from conception to launch by connecting business outcomes to technical solutions
• Break down complex problems into steps that drive solution development
• Work closely with a diverse set of leaders and innovative engineering minds across the Cloud, Application Development, Data, Security, ServiceNow, Data Center practices
• Create and launch leading-edge differentiate AHEAD solutions to solve pervasive client problems

Requirements:

• 7+ years experience in Information Technology including development, implementation, R&D, innovation experience within Cloud, SaaS, Data, AI &ML or Application development areas with depth and specialization in the Managed Services space
• 5+ years experience in Information Technology with a focus on product management offering development, solution development or R&D with building and shipping technical services, solutions, or products
• 3+ years' experience directly managing or leading teams with technical resources
• Experience creating product roadmap(s) from conception to launch, driving the product vision, defining the GTM strategy, and leading design discussions
• Experience building strategic working relationships with execution leadership and peers internally and externally
• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders, achieve strategic goals and evolve product strategy based on research, data, and industry trends
• Ability to gain an in-depth understanding of the client's business needs and challenges, and the ability to offer proactive solutions
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and conduct primary research
• Ability to multitask and be adaptable in a fast-changing environment
• Demonstrated problem solving and time-sensitive decision-making
• Natural entrepreneurial and commercial sense
• Team player and collaboration, working with a diverse range of practices, solution and account teams, and teams within assigned clients to drive business outcomes and value for clients and AHEAD
• Bachelors or Master's degree in a technology or business related field
• 3+ years of experience in Managed Services, people management and technical leadership
• Experience managing day-to-day technical and design direction for large scale systems
• Knowledge and experience in leading IT projects in a mix of different technology spheres such as Data Center Operations, Cloud & Platform Engineering, Application Development / DevOps, Data & AI, Cyber Security, Service Now
• Technology Consulting at a top-tier firm, or at a boutique IT firm with a proven record of successfully managing and growing (selling) a significant book of services business will be a plus
• Knowledge of multiple functional areas such as Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Customer Support, Finance or Marketing