Manager - Product Management

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that’s why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you’ll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.

Our most valuable asset is our people.

At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and

make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about. Learn more

Personalize.AI, an AI SaaS product, was released by ZS in 2020 for companies of all sizes to digitally transform and scale customer engagement. It has been gaining rapid traction in the market as it delivers a hyper-personalized 1:1 experience at scale. Enterprises can unlock more than 25% revenue growth using Personalize.AI (P.AI) by leveraging data from loyalty rewards programs, customer interactions, and campaigns to better understand which 1:1 customer experience, content, products, and offers to recommend.

Additional details can be found here: https://www.zs.com/solutions/artificial-intelligence-and-analytics/personalize-ai

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

We are looking for a Director of Product Management to join our team in Seattle. You will develop the roadmap of AI Products in commercial, personalization, consumer and NLP such as P.AI, Next-Best Action, Dynamic Targeting and ATLAS. Working hand in hand with firm leadership, product managers, clients, and your own team, you will have an immediate impact in steering a major product portfolio.

You will drive improvement in product practices to make collaboration more effective, prioritize cross-business features and to make the roadmap more impactful. The individual must have proven experience in client & business interactions, building and scaling strong product teams that deliver quality products working very collaboratively with business stakeholders, UX, Product Management, and Engineering Teams.

Responsibilities

You will own product vision, product strategy and product roadmap for multiple business functions Work with product managers, user experience designers, Dev engineers, QA analysts, consultants, and program managers to ensure that we build tools that wow our internal and external clientsStand up for product management practices that ensure quality products: innovation, competitive analysis, market sizing, licensing, roadmap prioritization, client interaction, etc.Know and care about what customers want from our service - and be willing to stand up for it!Translate complex business needs into functional and technical requirements, leading to efficient roadmap & manageable release scheduleYou have a knack of delivering new product features while keeping sight the of the industry, competition & market trends.Coach your team by providing clear career objects, priorities, technical advice, and performance reviewsHire and grow world class product managers. Motivate teams to go above and beyond while instilling accountability and keeping a focus on delivering resultsEmpower your team to use industry best-in-class tools and technologiesAssign and track deliverables to make sure your team meets internal and external deadlines

Qualifications

ZS welcomes candidates with strong management and excellent technical experience.

7+ years of product/analytics experience Ability to manage a global team and, leading a high performing team of product, design, technology, and business folks.Good understanding of engineering practices with modern web & mobile application platform, Cloud technologies (Big Data & ML desired)Prior experience of developing analytical & transactional applications with high volume users Demonstrated experience in working across multiple products in a BU, its stakeholders and demonstrate a high degree of influence across several teams/functions.Strong verbal, written and team presentation communication skillsAbility to manage ambiguity with evolving business needsExceptional problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational navigation skillsDrive to push major initiatives, product changes, or process improvements across our development organizationAbility to work in global cross-office teams, including travelling to remote offices as requiredAbility to operate independently with a high degree of autonomyZS is a global firm; fluency in English is required

Additional Desired Skills

Bachelor’s/Master’s in applied Fields & Science majorsExperience managing a team using test driven development methodology

Perks & Benefits

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To Complete Your Application

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.

ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be voluntarily provided upon acceptance of offer of employment.

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