IS Product Manager
Summary:  Responsible for the ongoing operations and innovation of one or more of Mercy Ships' core technology
Description:  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include but Not Limited To)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

Core

  • Support the Senior Product Manager with product knowledge, business empathy, agile practices, and technical expertise.
  • Orchestrate the use of and expertise in respective product(s) throughout Mercy Ships.
  • Identify use cases and champion the innovative use of product(s) across Mercy Ships, advancing Mercy Ships’ desired enterprise architecture.
  • Maintain enterprise and/or core product roadmaps, that feed into the overarching value stream roadmap.
  • Assign changes and ensure the consistent application of release management processes.
  • Collaborate with project management functions in the planning and execution of projects.
  • Write any required policies and processes applicable to respective products.
  • Provide status reports as requested.
  • Escalate issues and risks to senior leadership and business stakeholders as necessary.

    Management

  • Lead a squad to effectively maintain and enhance the products under their purview, ensuring alignment with the direction of the larger value stream.
  • Ensure the squad’s backlog prioritizes business value: advancing strategic initiatives, delivering on projects and enhancements, and ensuring timely maintenance.
  • Plan sprints coordinating the work of staff and contracted resources.
  • Work with project management functions and resource managers in the assignment of resources for individual projects, both internal and external.

    Leadership

  • Use servant leadership and strong inter-personal skills to motivate and develop an effective, creative, and collegial team.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to all partners, applyin