Technical Product Manager, Platform

Job Description:

The Technical Product Manager (TPM), Platform will bring broad technical knowledge for a role within product management that emphasizes technical and functional aspects of integrating cloud platform features into Vertex solutions using the latest technologies. The TPM will collaborate with other product managers and cross-functional teams to build and support internal systems interoperability while driving innovation. The TPM will be involved in various activities to ensure product readiness including working in a cross-functional capacity to End to End solution. This role offers an opportunity to learn through innovation and collaboration, amazing product management experience and future career opportunities within our technical product management team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the technical platform level products through all stages of the product's life cycle including definition, development, release, and post release activities.
• Define Features, User stories, and low-level requirements for the platform/services/system evolution, enabling the engineering team to execute with defined non-functional and business requirements that support business and customer needs for both existing and new initiatives.
• Serve as Product Owner for the product team.
• Engaging with technical colleagues on current and future initiatives that result in enhancements and opportunities that feed into a product roadmap.
• Evaluating new technologies and software releases for their applicability toward the development of or incorporation into Vertex Products
• Evaluating and presenting business opportunities to Vertex management and executives.
• Conducting research and analysis of competitive information as needed
• Lead or participate in other activities, agile ceremonies or duties as assigned. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
  
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 5 or more years of experience as a Technical Product Manager on an enterprise platform product with familiarity in a wide range of multiple technical domains such as Event Management Systems, Service Mesh, Developer Portals, or Data Platforms.
• Demonstrated experience successfully defining product roadmaps, setting product strategy, and driving the execution of product development initiatives in support of company objectives while managing and prioritizing tasks for optimal execution.
• Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into features and requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate the value of technical features to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven mindset to make informed decisions about product and feature prioritization
• Prioritize backlog based on business needs and engineering constraints
• Must be able to quickly understand complex technical concepts and identify how they affect business value and timelines.
• Serve as Product Owner to Vertex product/program teams, coordinating planning efforts in alignment with other ecosystem initiatives, and demonstrating the ability determine satisfaction of defined acceptance criteria.
• Experience working in a cloud-native technology company, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS solutions, modern cloud technologies (microservices, Kubernetes, CD pipelines, etc.), and a strong familiarity with cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or others.
• Familiarity with industry trends and emerging technologies in the domains of related experience. A passion for continuous growth and learning.
• Extensive experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including software developers, software architects, UX/UI designers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical products.
• Proficient in agile product development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, with experience leading agile teams to deliver iterative and incremental product releases
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  
  
  

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Four plus years experience in technical product management or product management for a platform product
• Experience working in an industry that has indirect tax touchpoints is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience with SaaS, Cloud solutions is preferred but not required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  
  
  

Other Qualifications

The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.

• Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.
• Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.
• Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.
• Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.
• Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.
  
  
  

COMMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.