Product Manager/Product Operations specialist

Job Description

The IBM Z Hardware Product Management team is responsible for bringing to market IBMs flagship mainframe products. We are currently seeking an experienced candidate to fill the role of the Product Operations specialist on the System Infrastructure 3 in a box team. The product operations specialist will be responsible for driving the team to meet the following objectives: Understanding industry trends and market needs and condensing these into product requirements. Defining a clear, executable roadmap that aligns with the overall IBM Z strategy and specific program objectives. Articulating technical and business value for both IBM and our clients Working with Subject Matter Experts to create marketing, and sales enablement collateral Setting key success factors and driving to these metrics Working with clients through sponsor userships, briefings or direct interactions for insights, feedback and validation of strategic direction Assess product performance in market spanning customer experience, pipeline health and market share to update portfolio management, offering/product design, and GTM and delivery approach (including sun-setting). Responsible for defining business governance framework (key metrics etc.) and tracking all metrics to ensure the health of the business, this includes pipeline analysis, win/loss analysis, operational analysis, and customer analytics. Required education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise The candidate should possess strong project management skiils (coordinating activities across the team members, monitoring and communicating progress against the key success factors and business metrics). Direct experience with, or the familiarity of the processes of at least one of the following: System design/development: Chip design, development, fabrication Networking LAN/WAN/SAN Datacenter practices Proficiency with AHA, Microsoft office, Monday, Slack