IT Product Manager

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Kansas, Olathe
Nov 13, 2024
Job Description General Responsibilities: Specifically manages Terracon's external client portal, responsible for delivering data, products, and services, and is very comfortable with geographical information systems (GIS) to manage and utilize location information. Takes a long-term view of the IT portfolio for a given area of the business and engages with business management and executives to refine it to maximize benefits at a sustainable ongoing cost. Leads teams, focused on a particular area of the business, to deliver value through software solutions, whether developed in-house, developed externally, or through the use of third-party software. Is the primary point of contact for a particular area of the business for any business initiative which could require information technology resources or systems. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Participates in the development of a roadmap for each application or system within the business area systems portfolio and obtains buy-in from the business and appropriate IT representatives Regularly shares the roadmap with the business, product team, information technology leadership and others as appropriate May participate in business area meetings and committees in order to understand the business context surrounding eventual IT-related decisions Participates in innovation sessions when faced with new and/or significant business needs that involve IT but aren't met by the existing IT portfolio Interacts frequently with end users of software applications and not only with business management and executives Receives requests for work from the business and coordinates the product team's resources to perform that work Learns about the business' priorities of both IT-related activities and where those activities are in the business' overall list of priorities Manages the work of the product team, whether through task assignments, formal project management, Agile methods, or other suitable approaches Commits to the delivery of work products within a given scope and deadline and successfully meets those commitments Learns new skills and technologies as needed in order to support the current business needs of their IT portfolio Engages with other specialties, such as training and communications, as early as possible prior to needing their assistance in order to realize value from the product team's work Identifies current skills gaps within the product team and works with IT management to close those gaps Identifies current needs for consultants or vendors in order to meet business needs and works with IT management to evaluate, select, and work with them Follows IT department standards and processes related to design, documentation, coding, testing, implementation, etc., and regularly recommends improvements to them Follows safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects; participates in pre-task planning; reports any safety issues or concerns to management Other duties as required Requirements: Bachelor's degree and eight to ten years' relevant experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of twelve years' relevant experience Five years of applicable business or system development experience and two years of team lead or management experience Experience with geographical information systems (GIS) is a plus Experience with product delivery to external clients is a plus Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history About Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs. EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.