Product Development

Product Development Analyst, NY
Product Development Project Manager, NY

Summary Description:
Responsible for definition, planning, and release of new and existing products. Work with end users and the technology team to translate business needs into functional requirements for development, and to execute training once a product is released.
 
Responsibilities:

• Work with the Technology, Marketing, Services and Sales on all aspects of the Product Development lifecycle. 
  
• Develop product proposals and plans for new products.
• Create detailed product requirement specifications for hand-off to the technology team.
• Define enhancements to existing products. This includes the creation of release notes, feature lists and requirement specifications.
• Provide product training.
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• BS degree in computer-oriented technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years experience in Product Development, preferably with e-commerce applications or the on-line marketing applications marketplace.
• Strong communication (oral/written) and analytical skills, as well as a track record in technology requirements specification and product development.
• Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) including use cases.
  
• Proven ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Must have strong technical background in a business context.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
• Knowledge of the Application Service Provider industry.
• Familiarity with on-line marketing and affiliate marketing a plus.
• Familiarity with decision support, analytical applications, or CRM a plus.

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Summary Description:
Ownership of the definition, planning, and release of new and existing software products.  Plan and manage project execution through the entire software development lifecycle.
 
Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with various stakeholders in order to create and maintain project plans.
• Work with business stakeholders and the technology team to manage the scope, schedule, and cost of project deliverables.
• Report status of projects at the portfolio level to upper management
• Streamline communications between various stakeholders, including team resources, managers, customers, and the Executive Team.
• Advocate and improve on Project Management processes, tools, and culture
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• BS degree in computer-oriented technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years experience in Project Management / Product Management, preferably with e-commerce applications or the on-line marketing applications marketplace.
• Excellent communication (oral/written) skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and focus on continuous improvement.
• Must have strong technical background in a business context.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar Project Management tool
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)

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