Kinaxis
Kinaxis is a global leader in end-to-end supply chain management. This is a remote position. You can work from home and be located anywhere in the USA.
Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. Overview We are looking for a strategic and technically skilled Product Manager to lead the development and evolution of our optimization solutions offering within the supply chain domain. Reporting to the Supply Solutions Product Lead, this role is critical to driving the application of optimization technologies across the core supply chain functions of make, source, plan and deliver. What you will do As a Product Manager, Optimization Solutions, you\'ll be responsible for stewarding our optimization technology and product offering. Your role will involve defining product vision, managing the product roadmap, and ensuring seamless integration and functionality within our technology stack. You\'ll provide the deep product & industry expertise needed to lead the organization and make strategic and tactical product & go-to-market investment decisions. You will work closely with internal teams, partners, and customers to drive innovation, craft and evangelize our product strategy, and deliver high-quality solutions that deliver exceptional customer value. Key Responsibilities
Roadmap Management: Create and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap, balancing partner requirements, customer feedback, and market trends. Prioritize features and enhancements to deliver maximum value. Partner Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between our company and external partners. Manage relationships and coordinate joint efforts. Market Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to understand supply chain challenges, trends, and competitive landscape. Use insights to drive product innovation and differentiation. Customer Focus: Gather and analyze feedback from customers and end-users to identify pain points, feature requests, and areas for improvement. Ensure that partner-developed applications effectively address these needs. Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to ensure successful product development, launch, and adoption. Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams to achieve product goals. Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of partner-developed applications. Use data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement. Product Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation, including user guides, release notes, and training materials. Ensure that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date. Problem Solving: Address and resolve any issues or obstacles that arise during the product lifecycle. Implement effective solutions to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction. What we are looking for
Education: Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research or related field. Advanced degree in Operations Research or Industrial Engineering are preferred. Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in SaaS product management, with a focus on supply chain solutions and partner-developed applications. Proven track record in supply chain as a digital innovation leader or business consultant with technical and customer facing experience is an asset. Extensive working knowledge of optimization techniques and technologies. Launching and scaling new products and technologies in a growth organization. Experience with Maestro is valuable. Skills: Strong understanding of supply chain management and related business processes. Strong sense of how technology enables business. Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Experience with agile development methodologies and product management tools. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive decisions. Attributes: Innovative mindset with a passion for technology and continuous improvement. Collaborative and team-oriented, with a focus on building strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders. Customer-centric approach, with a deep understanding of user needs and market dynamics. Creative thinker with a vision. Strong attention to details. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. Work With Impact Our platform directly helps companies power the world's supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more. Work with Fortune 500 Brands Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Ford, Unilever, Yamaha, P&G, Lockheed-Martin, and more. Social Responsibility at Kinaxis Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we\'re committed to net-zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact. Kinaxis is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com. This contact information is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used to inquire about application statuses. Kinaxis uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions. J-18808-Ljbffr
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Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. Overview We are looking for a strategic and technically skilled Product Manager to lead the development and evolution of our optimization solutions offering within the supply chain domain. Reporting to the Supply Solutions Product Lead, this role is critical to driving the application of optimization technologies across the core supply chain functions of make, source, plan and deliver. What you will do As a Product Manager, Optimization Solutions, you\'ll be responsible for stewarding our optimization technology and product offering. Your role will involve defining product vision, managing the product roadmap, and ensuring seamless integration and functionality within our technology stack. You\'ll provide the deep product & industry expertise needed to lead the organization and make strategic and tactical product & go-to-market investment decisions. You will work closely with internal teams, partners, and customers to drive innovation, craft and evangelize our product strategy, and deliver high-quality solutions that deliver exceptional customer value. Key Responsibilities
Roadmap Management: Create and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap, balancing partner requirements, customer feedback, and market trends. Prioritize features and enhancements to deliver maximum value. Partner Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between our company and external partners. Manage relationships and coordinate joint efforts. Market Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to understand supply chain challenges, trends, and competitive landscape. Use insights to drive product innovation and differentiation. Customer Focus: Gather and analyze feedback from customers and end-users to identify pain points, feature requests, and areas for improvement. Ensure that partner-developed applications effectively address these needs. Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to ensure successful product development, launch, and adoption. Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams to achieve product goals. Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of partner-developed applications. Use data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement. Product Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation, including user guides, release notes, and training materials. Ensure that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date. Problem Solving: Address and resolve any issues or obstacles that arise during the product lifecycle. Implement effective solutions to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction. What we are looking for
Education: Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research or related field. Advanced degree in Operations Research or Industrial Engineering are preferred. Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in SaaS product management, with a focus on supply chain solutions and partner-developed applications. Proven track record in supply chain as a digital innovation leader or business consultant with technical and customer facing experience is an asset. Extensive working knowledge of optimization techniques and technologies. Launching and scaling new products and technologies in a growth organization. Experience with Maestro is valuable. Skills: Strong understanding of supply chain management and related business processes. Strong sense of how technology enables business. Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Experience with agile development methodologies and product management tools. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive decisions. Attributes: Innovative mindset with a passion for technology and continuous improvement. Collaborative and team-oriented, with a focus on building strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders. Customer-centric approach, with a deep understanding of user needs and market dynamics. Creative thinker with a vision. Strong attention to details. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. Work With Impact Our platform directly helps companies power the world's supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more. Work with Fortune 500 Brands Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Ford, Unilever, Yamaha, P&G, Lockheed-Martin, and more. Social Responsibility at Kinaxis Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we\'re committed to net-zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact. Kinaxis is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com. This contact information is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used to inquire about application statuses. Kinaxis uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions. J-18808-Ljbffr
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