Product Manager

Agile Product Manager
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
About Accenture
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Accenture Song
Over the past several years we 've seen major advances in the world, and much
of it owes to digital technology. However, people continue to experience
challenges and complexity every day. People deserve better. At Accenture Song,
our mission is to not only make every experience people have with our clients
meaningful and productive, but also to help improve daily life.
Our team - our Accenture Song family - is designed from the ground-up to
envision and create experiences that are not just better than what came
before, but the best and most transformational on the planet.
Our culture is casual and fun, with best of both worlds - agency and
consulting, with an emphasis on innovation, creativity and freedom to
experiment. We put a strong emphasis on mentoring, enablement of growth and
learning.
Our colleagues from more than ‎30 countries act as an interconnected team that
exchanges across country borders to ensure maximum efficiency and quality of
delivery.
Job brief:
We are looking for an experienced Product Manager who is passionate about
building products that customers love. You will join a dynamic and fast-paced
environment and work with cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out
products that deliver the company 's vision and strategy.
Responsibilities/Authorities :
* Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth
* Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners
* Develop product pricing and positioning strategies
* Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes
* Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
* Work closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources
* Drive product launches including working with public relations team, executives, and other product management team members
* Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed
* Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
* Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services
* Using market research to get ideas for products that customers will want
* Helping to oversee the design and manufacture and planning how to market and promote the product to the public
* Defining product marketing communication objectives
* Comparing the company's products to competitor's products in order to assess competition in the market
* Providing management with analyses and reports and responding to questions and requests from management
* Specifying and overseeing the research needed to determine the needs and desires of customers
* Reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and product production schedules to maintain product availability

This job might be for you, if:
* Proven work experience in product management.
* Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
* Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management
* Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
* Strong problem solving skills and willingness to roll up one 's sleeves to get the job
* Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred
* Excellent written and oral communication skills are required since the Product Manager has to communicate with team members, other departments, upper management and consumers of the company's products
* Expertise in the product or market including specific technical or industry knowledge
* Superior project management and interpersonal skills
* Ability to maintain a keen attention to detail, multitask and work well under pressure
* Natural tendency to be curious, positive and creative
* Team player who collaborates well with others
* Sincere empathy for the customer and a commitment to delving deep into the challenges they present or experience
* Knowledge about industry best practices, frameworks and tools used in agile program management.
Why join us?
We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus
on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some
of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering
tools
Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive
rewards
You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the
opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest
business trends
You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in
which we work and live
Next Steps
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