New Job with an Open Position

I am very excited to have accepted a new position at CDS Global in Des Moines, IA. As I am getting settled into my new role (VP of Product Management), we are assessing the organization and we have identified an area of potential opportunity. Portions of the job description are included below. If you know of a qualified candidate, please leave a comment. This is a new industry and a new town for me, so I am reaching out through all means avaiable.


Functional Title: Senior Product Manager - Order Management & Fulfillment
Reports To: Vice President

SUMMARY
Responsible for all Product Management activities relating to Order Management and Fulfillment for CDS Global. Responsible for managing product throughout the product lifecycle, including product planning and marketing. Will drive a corporate initiative to evaluate current technology in CDS Global’s core and most profitable business and ensure that we have what we need to create new solutions that support the company’s existing customers and redefines the company’s market position as a leader in Order Management and Fulfillment solutions. Directs and manages Product Management staff.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Maintains confidentiality of CDS Global and its clients’ proprietary information.
• Responsible for all Product Management activities, including product planning and marketing, and managing the product throughout the product lifecycle.
• Defines the product vision and development strategy.
• Builds internal and external product roadmaps, including Feature and Technology roadmaps. Communicates to internal and external constituencies on roadmap progress.
• Identifies new products candidates and advocates for them both internally and externally.
• Writes and delivers Marketing, Product, Customer and Technical Requirements documents with prioritized features and corresponding justification.
• Responsible for establishing realistic time frames which will likely include making feature, schedule and cost tradeoffs as needed.
• Conducts market research and analyzes findings, including: Market Analysis, Business Case and Profit & Loss (P&L) Investigation, Customer and Market Research, Competitive Analysis, and technology trends.
• Responsible for the Return on Investment (ROI), Profit & Loss (P&L) and success of products from concept to launch through sunset, including incremental enhancements
• Sets pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals.
• Prepares and communicates budgets, revenue forecast and projections.
• Develops core positioning and messaging for the product, including points of differentiation.
• Assists with development of sales enablement tools and training.
• Directs and manages the hiring, training, and evaluation of Product Management staff. Monitors staff performance to ensure that goals are met.
• Collaborates and coordinates with sales, marketing, IT and support staff to support product development and management and to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.
• Works with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the CDS Global business units, the fulfillment industry and competitors.
• Travels as required.
• Interacts in cooperative and professional manner, with all levels of employees, vendors and/or clients, in team environment.


ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assumes additional responsibilities as requested (or required).


EDUCATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND LICENSING
• Bachelor’s degree. MBA preferred. Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.
• Seven or more years of progressively complex experience in Product Marketing or Product Management.
• Strong Order Management and Fulfillment experience including experience with high volume order transactions and multiple media for order capture – web, handheld devices, etc.
• Experience in Requirements development and ownership, Product Lifecycle Management and Brand management.
• Experience in creating, maintaining and communication Product Road Maps
• Demonstrated success defining, launching and growing excellent products in new and established markets.
• Experience working with a technology group in large, complex product development.
• Excellent teamwork and negotiation skills with proven success in influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strong convictions to withstand pressure from numerous opinionated stakeholders.
• Advanced PC knowledge and skills to use electronic mail and Internet for research. Advanced Microsoft Excel or Word skills (or related software).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent presentation skills.
• Advanced math skills.
• Access to transportation requiring a valid driver’s license, proof of safe driving record, and active insurance.