Child Care Product Manager

SCOPE OF SERVICES The Product Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of digital applications and services. They will act as a Product Manager for multi-disciplinary product teams through the product lifecycle and into continuous delivery and support: RESPONSIBILITIES Synthesize research, analytics and best practices to solve problems for New Yorkers Create roadmaps that outline direction and timing for product development Manage the software product's lifecycle from conception to launch acting as the bridge between program strategy, user experience, and technology focused on fulfilling New Yorker needs Synthesize research, analytics and desk research to understand user problems and define and validate that features solve real user problems Decide what to build to maximize user value and program impact and prioritize work and filter our requests that don’t deliver strategic outcomes Define and monitor outcomes and KPIs to prioritize evidence-driven improvements Collaborate with program owners to define outcomes and KPIs for products Translate and prioritize user needs into requirements and guide program, UX and engineering teams to deliver software that deliver outcomes Consider other agencies’ stakeholders as critical to product success and as customers themselves. Write user stories, acceptance criteria and system requirements working closely with UX and engineering teams to define technical feasibility and architecture MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered At least 8 years of proven experience in a product role supporting the launch of digital features and products that help end users using SDLC best practices Hands-on experience developing digital products through the product cycle from planning, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance Fast learner with ability to manage multiple products from strategy to executional details Expertise using data to support the decisions and prioritization of requests, enhancements and new features Self-motivated and proactive, appreciates a work environment of collaboration and transparency. Experience with synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data (e.g. Google Analytics) to make decisions Experience working across ecosystems, platforms, and new technologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges Self-motivated and proactive with ability to creatively solve problems. Best-in-class attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven track record of bringing diverse groups and perspectives to work towards a common goal. If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg   Recruiting@arielpartners.com  at your earliest convenience. At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.