Digital Product Manager

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Government Services practice is at the forefront of economic recovery programs nationwide with one of the most experienced and innovative teams anywhere. Our team provides program and project management, compliance, grant management, subject matter expertise and disaster recovery solutions needed to help government agencies affect positive change.HORNE, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, is seeking an individual who is energized by helping organizations navigate the next wave of innovation and change. The Digital Product Manager will be responsible for designing new technology that powers seamless end-user experiences and utilizes new frameworks, capabilities, and tools. You will be joining a collaborative, cross-functional team that values your insight, encourages you to take on new responsibilities, promotes continuous learning, and rewards innovation. We are seeking someone with a knowledge of next-gen capabilities such as a business self-service UI, cloud-based solutions, and SaaS/PaaS products. We are seeking someone that is motivated to apply their skills to develop elegant, modern solutions that create great experiences for internal users and our clients. You will collaborate with relevant business and technology partners across the firm to facilitate ideation, design, implementation, and process improvement recommendations. The Digital Product Manager is also able to communicate directly with clients to further refine products and processes based on client needs. The Digital Product Manager will analyze the latest advancement in key products and services areas such as AI, Digital Applications, and Cloud platforms to support HORNE’s positioning to successfully implement new technology to meet our clients’ needs.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Digital Product Manager job duties include, but are not limited to:• Work with AI & Innovation team to establish scope, deliverables and resources requirements.• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy and drive next-gen tech research.• Conduct market research and gather customer insights to drive product development.• Lead the development of product backlogs for building and scaling technology capabilities.• Partner with software engineers to design, deliver, and sustain functionalities and find opportunities to deliver personalized experiences for our clients tailored to their needs.• Lead grooming activities within an Agile team, specifically defining and writing user stories, acceptance criteria and customer experience.• Build and maintain strong relationships and feedback loops with leaders and stakeholders who manage the downstream operations and processes that depend on the capabilities and performance of our platforms.• Help with overall thought leadership around overall solution development at the intersection of Software Application, Data/AI, and Cloud Platform to deliver measurable business value.• Drive the entire product lifecycle from ideation through launch. Collaborate with engineering teams to design UX, build applications, and refine features to meet customer needs.• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including UX/UI, engineering, data, marketing, and sales to ensure product vision alignment and successful execution of product initiatives.• Measure product performance and identify opportunities for optimization and growth.• Articulate value proposition of new technology features to stakeholders to drive adoption and prepare presentations to senior leaders across domains and functions• Coordinate across Focus Areas (Industry/Sector and IT) to support transformation initiatives• Design new product and services, relay any challenges and resolutions to leadership, and communicate milestones to appropriate stakeholders in a clear, accurate, and timely manner• Possess excellent communication and written skills• Ability to think outside of the box• Ability to learn quickly and lead others in adapting to new technologies• Ability to manage multiple priorities, commitments and projects using an Agile approach• Proven experience working in large, complex, and fast-paced organizations, with the ability to navigate matrixed environments• Other tasks that may be required to complete project requirements• Position may require travelRequired Qualifications• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in Agile product management• Experience with digital applications and modern cloud-based platforms• Experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary pods• Previous hands-on experience with value stream mapping• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to drive design• Experience with roadmap prioritization and communicating benefits of new technology• Strong problem-solving skills with experience exercising mature judgment• Able to write and present in a clear and succinct manner that appeals to a wide audiencePreferred and Additional Considerations• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or STEM field• Experience with AI-embedded software• Certification in major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)HORNE Values…• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.HORNE Offers…• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member. HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs. Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good. Come join us at team HORNE!