Lead Product Manager - Enterprise Data & Insights

Description The Enterprise Data & Insights - Lead Product Manager role is responsible for leading the development and launch of data products for Sales & Marketing, from conceptualization through to end of life, using waterfall or agile methodologies. The incumbent acts as a key liaison to their assigned product line(s) to ensure the Sales & Marketing business is upskilled on and effectively leveraging the ED&I organizations data, tools and technology. The incumbent is an experienced professional with extensive knowledge and experience in product management and information technology principles, practices, and frameworks. In addition to defining product requirements and continuously refining the product strategy, the incumbent collaborates closely with key stakeholders across the organization, including business teams, technology product owners and technical teams to drive the development, implementation, and enhancement of new data products with a focus on optimizing product performance and customer experience. The incumbent will gain an understanding of the goals and objectives held by the various selling organizations to provide insights and recommendations for their data product and service offerings. The incumbent takes responsibility for the execution of various technology product development projects, including planning, scheduling, executing, and closing projects. They take responsibility for ensuring adherence to product timelines, budgets, quality standards, and customer needs. The incumbent is a key contributor to a culture of collaboration and contributes actively to the development and execution of the organization's overall strategy and vision, working closely with senior and executive leadership to achieve the organization's strategic objectives. Responsibilities Partners with senior leaders to develop and execute product strategy, including product roadmaps, priorities, pricing, budgeting, positioning, and messaging​. Develop strategies to define product requirements in partnership with the business and work with cross-functional teams (engineering, design etc.) to ensure product vision is well understood and executed.​ Establish and share perspective, to conduct market research and analysis on Sales & Marketing related data and products to identify customer needs, market trends and competitive threats. Drive strategies to define, track, and report on product metrics to measure success and prepare new strategy as needed. Develop strategies to shape and prioritize the product backlog and determine business expertise and understanding of customer needs. Plan and lead the product development process, from concept to launch, and guide the team to ensure products are delivered on time, on budget, and meet quality standards. Develop strategies to manage knowledge documentation in support of the product, and provide guidance as needed. Lead and communicate product updates and progress to stakeholders and executive leadership, including technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Establish and share strategies to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide guidance to the team as needed. Plan and lead product performance and customer feedback and guide to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous product innovation.  This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at our Cleveland Headquarters office. Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships. Qualifications Position Requirements Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration, or in lieu of a degree, or at least 9 years of experience in the field of technology product management  6+ years of experience in technology product management with experience in launching and managing successful products Extensive knowledge of product development and launch processes, including agile methodologies Extensive knowledge of production innovation methodologies and leading practices Ability to conduct advanced market research and analyze customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape Proven experience with hardware or software product development Extensive knowledge of user experience (UX) design principles and customer-centric design thinking Expertise in business processes, including IT, vendor management, and software development lifecycle Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical solutions into business language  Must be at least 18 years of age Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future. Preferred Related certifications (e.g., PMI Certification, Certified Scrum Product Owner or Certified Product Manager) Supervisory or Team lead experience   Data Strategy & Innovation Proven experience in analyzing data and developing insights to support business decision-making. Data Visualization Tools (e.g. Tableau, BO, MicroStrategy) Data Analysis Tools (e.g. Python, SQL, R, Excel) Technical Skills Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) Methodology Project Management Tools Product Analytics Tools Customer Relationship Management Market Research & Competitive Analysis Product Strategy & Planning Product Risk Management Modern Delivery Product Lifecycle Management Demand & Capacity Management Technology Domain Knowledge Product Optimization & Growth Strategy Development Product Requirements Gathering & Documentation Persona Creation & Journey Mapping Reporting Tools Company At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable. Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. 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