Product Developer, Manager

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Senior Product Operations Manager / Product Delivery Lead

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Operations Manager / Product Delivery Lead to oversee the lifecycle of enterprise technology products, applications, and operational solutions. This individual will manage product delivery initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure solutions align with organizational objectives, operational standards, and customer needs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in product operations, technology integration, enterprise application delivery, and operational governance within large-scale environments.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Delivery

Lead research, development, enhancement, and qualification activities for enterprise products and technology solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional business and technical teams to ensure successful delivery of product requirements and operational objectives.
Coordinate product release schedules, feature deployments, maintenance cycles, and implementation timelines.
Serve as a technical advisor for evaluating emerging technologies, process improvements, and operational innovations.
Ensure product specifications, system capabilities, and operational functionality align with business goals.
Oversee product lifecycle management activities, including planning, execution, testing, and deployment coordination.

Operational Governance & Reporting

Maintain centralized inventories of enterprise applications, products, and operational solutions.
Track initiative progress and provide status reporting aligned with organizational governance standards.
Monitor stakeholder input to ensure products meet functional, operational, and performance expectations.
Identify lifecycle replacement needs, enhancement opportunities, and process improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with business intelligence and analytics teams to develop dashboards and reporting tools for operational performance monitoring.
Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and governance processes for ongoing product support and lifecycle management.

Strategic Operations Support

Develop a strong understanding of operational workflows and enterprise business processes to support strategic decision-making.
Support continuity of operations and participate in organizational response efforts during critical operational events.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:

Computer Science
Information Systems
Business Administration
Operations Management
Project Management
Or a related field

Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Experience

7+ years of experience in:
Product Operations
Product Delivery
Technology Integration
Enterprise Applications
Product Engineering
Operational Technology
Program or Project Management
Experience managing enterprise-level product lifecycles and cross-functional initiatives.
Strong understanding of operational governance, reporting standards, and process improvement methodologies.
Experience collaborating with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership teams.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

Product lifecycle management
Enterprise application delivery
Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies
Dashboarding and operational reporting
Process improvement and operational governance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Stakeholder management and leadership
Technology evaluation and implementation

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