Product Manager

Vector Solutions is the leader in providing industry-focused SaaS solutions that connect content and technology. Vector’s unique product set aims at training and learning management, continuing education (CE), compliance, workforce scheduling, safety management, and more.

Our mission is to empower everyday heroes in the public, educational and commercial sectors to make safer, smarter, and better decisions.

Vector Solutions is seeking a Product Manager to guide cross functional teams that are charged with product line contributions. This extends from increasing the profitability of existing products to developing new products. The Product Manager will identify, prioritize, document, elaborate and guide the effort required to create product, documentation, collateral and demonstrations. The Product Manager serves as subject matter expert in all things related to the use of the product, its place in the market, the competitive landscape and product positioning.

What You’ll Do:

• Create functional software products, marketing requirements and specifications, prioritize feature/content, build consensus, facilitate communication, and build/manage product roadmap.
• Develop a detailed understanding of products and other complementary technology.
• Perform market research to understand target markets.
• Conduct competitive analysis, including preparing feature, content, and pricing comparisons to aid the sales team.
• Develop product positioning, pricing, channel, and marketing strategies.
• Partner with engineering, QA and documentation teams to ensure that designs and completed product features meet customer expectations and market demands.
• Assist in the coordination with other departments of release deliverables and critical launch activities to enable timely and effective product releases.
• Participate and lead daily stand up meetings, product reviews, elaborations.
• Prepare concise and accurate written responses to technical inquiries associated with sales proposals, marketing presentations, training materials and product documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of sales demos.
• Attend industry meetings and participate in public safety association activities.
• Help initiate, develop, and maintain product partnerships.
• Recruit and manage industry subject matter experts.
• Leads Product Advisory Boards with customers and industry influencers.
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Bachelors’ degree in Business, Computer Science, related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years as a product manager for technical products or complimentary product experience.
• 5+ years Product Management in Agile Development Environment.
• Pragmatic Marketing Framework experience preferred.
• Kanban and/or Scrum process experience working with Engineering teams preferred.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Friendly, open, and casual work environment (ditch the suit & tie)
• Comprehensive, quality benefits package effective first of the month following your date of hire
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements and generous time off
• Educational assistance available for all employees
• Generous referral incentive program
• Company social events
• Philanthropic opportunities

What We Value:

• Teamwork -Above all, we’re a team. We give and value feedback. We support each other, respect each other and work together to accomplish our common goals and serve our customers. Once we make decisions, we align behind them as a team.
• Customers First -Our customers’ success is our success. They are why we are here. We work to earn the trust of our customers and always deliver on our commitments.
• Make a Difference -It’s not a job, it’s a calling. We have passion for our mission, for our customers, for our work, and for sharing a fulfilling experience with our fellow team members.
• Inclusiveness -Uniqueness is powerful. Diversity, equity and inclusion guide how we build our teams and cultivate our leaders, creating a company that promotes a variety of perspectives and crucial conversations, leading to better outcomes.
• Act Now -We act with urgency. The best time to get something important done is now. We don’t wait and let perfection be the enemy of good.
• Curiosity -We love a good challenge. We’re scrappy, we stretch ourselves to be the best, ask questions, learn from our mistakes, and are dedicated to continually improving and growing.
• Ownership -We own the outcome and don’t pass the buck. The score matters. We hold ourselves and each other accountable. We treat company resources like they are our own.

Vector Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, (including gender identity), sexual orientation, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a protected veteran.

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