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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Sr. Product Manager
Location: Northern , California, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2006-03-30
Sr. Product Manager, Vancouver, BC or N. California (JC-PID)
Our client is a well-funded, startup creating innovative software and services
for internet users and corporate entities.
With the passion and commitment of veteran technology pioneers, our client is
tackling identity management problems with real solutions.
As a member of the team, you will be an important part of the growth of a
dynamic technology company, leading the way in this critical area of internet
security.
The Senior Product Manager will take a leadership role, working closely with
development, sales and 3rd parties to drive successful product launches and
increased market penetration.
It is critical to the continued growth of the company that the Product Manager
provide a thorough understanding of market needs and competitive offerings/
opportunities.
Responsibilities:
· Provide in-depth market, industry and competitive analysis
· Position the company and product line within appropriate
technology, business and user communities
· Conduct investigations and make strategic decisions concerning
the product line, managing the feature funnel
· Provide written marketing requirements for new functions and
features to the Product Development Group and monitor deliverables
· Champion product solutions across both Software Development
and Marketing groups by communicating product requirements, features and
benefits, and market/customer needs
· Work with Software Development and other stakeholders in a
cohesive manner; communicating effectively and managing expectations
· Create messaging that is focused, directly connecting product
features to customer pain
· Contribute to the development of content for product marketing
collateral
· Measure customer satisfaction, market penetration and product
use
· Identify potential business partners and their attributes
This is an early-stage opportunity, in a fast growing, aggressive company. It
will require the kind of “true-believer” commitment that is legend in
the most successful of technology companies.
Brilliant co-workers, hard deadlines, evangelical marketing – all part of
every day. This is a chance to be part of something extraordinary.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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· 10 years of experience as a Product Manager in a high tech
product environment; with at least 3 years in security based products which may
include: authentication, identity management, security appliances, intrusion
detection/prevention, anti-spam or anti-virus software
· Depth of knowledge in web application architecture, web
services, and infrastructure security
· Understanding of Open Source communities and how to
market/launch new products within them
· Track record in implementing large scale, mission-critical web
solutions
· Track record of building successful alliances
· Experience with Web 2.0 concepts and technologies
· Demonstrated success in product delivery, from inception to
launch
· Experience managing multiple products within a single business
unit
· Innovative approach to whole solutions through components,
modules and comprehensive implementations
· B.Sc or B.Eng., with high academic achievement
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
CONTACT
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Please email your resume to julie@corporate.bc.ca quoting JC-PID in the subject
line.
Julie Clark
julie@corporate.bc.ca
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