Senior Product Manager

What the role needs

• Sr. Product Manager - VICTR
• This is a full-time/exempt term position lasting six months to one year.
• This role works normal business hours Monday – Friday and offers the opportunity to work remotely.
• Leads vision, roadmap, delivery, and outcomes for a portfolio of products.
• Translates customer needs into product and project initiatives within a portfolio roadmap.
• Provides direction on development, execution and monitoring of product roadmaps and related initiatives.
• Performs analysis of market for new product and services trends, capabilities and scalability.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
• Technical Capabilities
• IT Portfolio Management (Intermediate)
• Product Vendor Management (Intermediate)
• Emerging Technologies (Intermediate)

From the employer

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: VICTR Job Summary: Sr. Product Manager - VICTR This is a full-time/exempt term position lasting six months to one year. JOB SUMMARY In your pivotal role as a Sr. Product Manager, you will manage vision, roadmap, and delivery for a portfolio of products for customers. You will translate customer needs into a portfolio roadmap and executable initiatives. You will also lead product and project resources and provide direction on development, execution and monitoring of product roadmaps. Ensures portfolio of products deliver capabilities needed by customers. This role supports the All of Us (AoU) Research Program, a groundbreaking national initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that aims to accelerate medical research by building one of the most diverse health databases in history. For more information about VICTR’s role supporting the All of Us Research Program, please see information about the All of Us Data and Research Center: https://researchallofus.org/. This role works normal business hours Monday – Friday and offers the opportunity to work remotely. About the Department: The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (VICTR) is Vanderbilt’s virtual home for clinical and translational research. Supported by Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Research and the NIH-sponsored Clinical and Translational Service Award (CTSA), the mission of the institute is to transform the way ideas and research discoveries make their way from origin to patient care. VICTR functions to help researchers and clinicians do their jobs better by providing tools and support to improve the quality of research, publications, grant writing, and training for future doctors and researchers. For more information, please visit https://victr.vumc.org/. . Key Responsibilities Leads vision, roadmap, delivery, and outcomes for a portfolio of products. Translates customer needs into product and project initiatives within a portfolio roadmap. Provides direction on development, execution and monitoring of product roadmaps and related initiatives. Performs analysis of market for new product and services trends, capabilities and scalability. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities IT Portfolio Management (Intermediate) Demonstrates mastery of IT Portfolio Management in practical applications of a difficult nature. Manages a portion of the Company s Application Portfolio that focuses on comparing spending on established systems based upon their relative value to the organization. Manages a portion of the Project Portfolio which addresses the issues with spending on the development of innovative capabilities in terms of potential ROI and reducing investment overlaps in situations where reorganization or acquisition occurs. Product Vendor Management (Intermediate) Can lead the development of a software or hardware contract. Serves as the primary contact for issue notification, escalation, and resolution in day to day operations including monitoring of key performance indicators, quality, and leadership concerns. Works effectively with the vendor to develop the necessary technical specifications. Is recognized by participating departments as a leader in contract negotiation. Understands the financial rationale for make versus buy decisions and extrapolates internal and vendor costs to develop Financial and Quantitative Analysis. Emerging Technologies (Intermediate) Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the new technology and its impact on the systems infrastructure of the company. Demonstrates acute knowledge of industry trends, promising technologies, competitors products and services, regulations and legislation impacting the company. Attends industry seminars and forums on a regular basis. Successfully investigates, evaluates, recommends and implements new technology to meet requirements of state-of-the-art systems and projects. Project Coordination (Intermediate) Performs project tracking and reporting relative to task completion dates, dependency effects, problem anticipation, schedule conflicts, and assignment to appropriate staff for resolution. Manages prioritization procedures for changing scope (change management) and project acceptance procedures. Measures progress toward goals and revises project objectives and documents applying change control procedures. Assumes responsibility, as appropriate, for resolving issues and seeing work through to successful completion. Provides guidance and training to project managers and others on project management practices, project related templates, and toolsets. Develops methods to measure customer satisfaction and obtains feedback at critical milestones and at project completion to ensure project efforts meet customer expectations. Product Knowledge (Intermediate) Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully developing or supporting applications for the product without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to educate and train others regarding the process. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor s Degree (or equivalent experience) (Required) 5 years relevant experience (Required) Additional Information: This is a term position. A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends. This position may also have the opportunity to work remotely. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Experience Level: Education: This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.