Product Manager

Job Title

Product Manager

Summary

We are looking for Product Manager to join the firm’s Knowledge Graph Intelligence team, which focuses on developing technical applications for investment operations. We are looking for someone with a technical background and a proven track record in building complex, cross-functional software products from ideation through to deployment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in developing products and integrating innovative technologies, with a special focus on knowledge graphs.

What you’ll do

• Define and prioritize product requirements by creating and managing user stories in Jira, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather and refine requirements.
• Collaborate closely with UX designers in Figma to create high-fidelity prototypes that accurately reflect the proposed user experience. Actively seek feedback from end-users by sharing prototypes and incorporating insights to refine and improve the design.
• Contribute to the product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with the project’s objectives
• Lead grooming sessions with engineers, providing clear verbal explanations, wireframes, and comprehensive documentation to align on the design and development of software features
• Proactively manage project timelines, identifying potential obstacles early and devising strategies to mitigate risks.
• Proactively manage development sprints, identifying potential obstacles early and devising strategies to mitigate risks, ensuring that sprint goals are achieved and deliverables are met.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and resolutions to key stakeholders, maintaining transparency and engagement.

What’s required

• At least 4 years of experience in product management, with a demonstrated ability to lead development sprints and execute complex software deployments successfully.
• Extensive experience with agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and proven success in leading cross-functional teams through iterative development cycles, including sprint planning, grooming, and retrospective sessions.
• Extensive experience using Jira to manage project requirements, create and groom user stories, track issues, and ensure traceability throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Proficiency in configuring Jira workflows, customizing fields, and leveraging advanced features to streamline the requirements management process.
• Familiarity with knowledge graph technologies, ontologies, and semantic web standards, with a strong understanding of their applications in areas such as data integration, knowledge representation, and intelligent systems.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the capacity to coordinate diverse project teams, manage intricate tasks, and proactively address potential issues.
• Strong relationship-building skills, capable of forging productive partnerships with internal clients and achieving consensus across various levels of seniority and functional areas within a global organization.
• A keen eye for detail, with the ability to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues, ensuring seamless process execution.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a curious mind that thrives on gathering and analyzing information to propose innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with a willingness to adopt and master new technologies.
• A commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards.

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

About Point72

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.