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NAHJ Career Center New Job Product Manager: Austin, Texas Texas Tribune The Texas Tribune, the state’s go-to source for Texas politics and public policy news, is hiring a product manager to help take our organizational priorities, processes, and cross-team collaborations to the next level. This is an exciting opportunity to guide major projects that help the Tribune evolve alongside the nonprofit news ecosystem. This role is housed in the Tribune’s product department, reporting to the chief product officer. The product department is the glue between editorial, technology, and business units, encompassing design, engineering, and analytics teams. This is not a project manager position, although good project management is essential for this role. It is a technical role — while the engineering team determines how to build a solution, the product manager determines what to build and why. They are the organization’s chief facilitator and help multiply our impact, collaborating with others to further long-term initiatives that improve our core products, tools, and organizational processes. We will count on this role to lead and communicate initiatives regarding product definition, idea generation, analytics, and user experience across the staff. As the sole PM for the news organization, this person should be excellent at prioritization, working to determine the most high-impact work across our website, membership program, newsletter portfolio, AI initiatives and internal workflows, among other initiatives.  The salary for this position starts at $80,000 and depends on qualifications. Benefits This job is full time and has the following benefits: * Medical, vision and dental insurance * Cellphone stipend * 20 days of paid time off each year * Up to 16 weeks of paid family leave plus four weeks of additional job protection * 401(k) matching * Support for professional training and attending industry conferences * Remote working flexibility Location While we would prefer candidates to be based out of our Austin office, we strive to enable flexibility in both hours and location, and would make exceptions for the right candidate who is willing to collaborate to find a schedule that works for all, and travel occasionally.  The Texas Tribune office is located in downtown Austin, steps away from the Texas Capitol building. We have colleagues in the organization that come into the office on a regular basis and colleagues that are based in various cities throughout the United States. We encourage our product team members to work from a location that allows them to do their best work with the exception that we do require that the person in this role be based in the United States.  How to Apply Submit your application by Aug. 5. Along with a résumé, please answer the specific questions in the application form. We can't… See more jobs at www.nahjcareers.org #MoreLatinosinNews

How to hire Product Managers? Hire someone who knows the game and who knows how to score well! In a recent article shared by Shravan Tickoo, on 'How to hire Product Manager', Ken Norton highlights how to become a good product manager and how to hire one. Thank you, Shravan for this article! Here is the link- https://lnkd.in/dG8JSG3x When hiring a product manager or a player, hire someone with these qualities as both have similar roles to play: -   1. Hire Smart people- People who think on their feet and make instant decisions. Know Lakers NBA player ‘LeBron James’ who makes critical decisions on the court when to pass the ball or take a shot. Similarly, hire a smart PM who must make decisions about features, priorities, and trade-offs to ensure the product’s success.   2. Technical expertise makes a difference- If the product demands, hire a PM with technical expertise. We know the product impact Jeff Bezos could create because of his technical expertise that had been instrumental in the evolution of Amazon from an online bookstore to a global e-commerce giant. His focus on customer-centric product development and innovative services like AWS showcase the impact of a technical mindset in shaping successful products.   3. Innate Product Instincts – Hire someone with innate product instincts, an iconic example is Steve Jobs. With his unparalleled product instincts, he had an intuitive understanding of what customers wanted before they even knew it themselves- iPod, iPhone, iPad.   4. A leader- An NBA player, LeBron James is not only a skilled basketball player but also a leader on and off the court. He is versatile and adapts his playing style to different situations. Similarly, a product manager is responsible for leading and guiding a cross-functional team to success. A product manager must be adaptable, adjusting strategies based on market feedback, technological advancements, and changing business needs.     5. Someone who knows the GAME – Imagine you have to select a basketball team for the NBA, the stakes are high, Right? Who would be your priority? Someone who just started, or a defense player with average records, or someone who plays offense and defense and has won many NBA championships. Hire a product manager who has experience in shipping successful products, knows the game, and can play offense (projects that help grow business) and defense (manage well-existing projects- operations, technical debts.).   Much like LeBron James orchestrates success on the basketball court, a product manager orchestrates the success of a product by leading a team, setting a vision, making strategic decisions, and adapting to changes in the market. Both roles require a combination of skills, leadership qualities, and a passion for achieving the best possible outcome #artandproductmusings #productmanagement

Hello Connections, Product Owner – Mobile Application Product Location – Remote – Must be able to work MST / CST Duration – 6 months USC, GC Please share your resume on aanshika@teknobit.com The Product Owner will work alongside other Product Owners and collaborate with the Mobile Application Sr. Product Manager on the planning, documenting, delivering and sustainment of the product. In this role, you’ll help drive the tactical and technical side of the mobile application, working alongside a team of ambitious, hard-working, curious people, playing a vital role in determining the mobile product offerings and experiences for users. Product Owners are proactive, adaptable, and collaborative. You must balance a passion for innovation and deep understanding of how to deliver a product to market, with the ability to collaborate, document and deliver measurable results. Attributes Customer focused: Collect customer feedback, with an ear for explicit and implicit customer sentiment. Collaborate on laying out and documenting customer journey maps and workflows. Understand the end-to-end flow of business requirements and the ultimate customer outcomes. Enthusiastic problem solver: Willing to roll up the sleeves and take the needed role in a problem-solving or brainstorming session. Communicate a problem, concisely and clear, without bias and encourage the discourse and process. Consume and collect the critical details of an issue and be able to examine at the right elevation. Clear communicator and facilitator: Communicate clearly and concisely, with consideration for the audience, be it written or spoken word. Mobilize the right teams around an activity or topic, with disciplined messaging and expectation setting. Document business requirements, statuses, analysis, and any other documented outputs swiftly, accurately and with a consistent voice. Data driven product innovator: Rely on data when making decisions or recommendations on product priorities, impact, and direction. Consistently focus on measuring, understanding and contextualizing impact. Understand value of data-driven validation, pre & post-delivery, and the various ways to accomplish it. Results driven operator: Accountable, consistently focused on understanding expectations and delivering results. Understanding of the end-to-end product development process and the meaning of done. Clear on consuming severity and urgency as well as in driving results with that context in mind. Always improving: Comfortable accepting responsibility for a mistake and able to learn and grow from it. Not concerned with passing blame but focused on the issue at hand and the path to resolution. Able to speak up and provide constructive feedback as well as to receive it, process it and proceed with the articulated next steps needed to improve.

🛠️What is a Full stack product manager⁉️ ✅Full stack PMs need to possess knowledge and proficiency in areas such as technology, data analysis, design, business strategy, and marketing. 🚀This enables them to take a holistic approach to product management, considering various factors that impact the success of a product. ⚖️But, the question is – do we really need full stack product managers?🤔 For more content, follow me🔔 #productmanagement

Should a Product Manager know how to code? Let's take say you are a Product Manager at Facebook, responsible for growing the number of users. We will see what PM needs to do in this situation and then evaluate whether coding skills are needed. So, two skills become very important for a PM: -Ability to analyze data -Ability to make decisions based on the data Now, let's say that you decide that retention is the problem. So as a PM, you will need to think about creative ideas to fix the problem. -Creativity is another important skill of a PM. Let's say you creatively brainstorm 5 ideas, which could fix the retention problem. Now how will decide, which idea to test first? It will depend on how complex the idea will be to implement and what could be its potential impact. Now how do you decide, how complex the idea is to implement? You either know how to implement it or you need to ask your engineering team. If you know what goes inside the implementation, then you can have a more fruitful discussion with the Engineering team and they will also respect you. So having the knowledge of how the technology behind some of the popular products, we use every day (such as internet, apps like Uber etc) works is helpful for a PM. Remember, a PM leads without authority. So, you should have the respect of engineers. So, you may not do coding, but a basic knowledge of the architecture helps. Now so far what I have explained is when you have the PM job. Many companies in their interview process have a technical round for the PM. In that round, they do not cover coding, but do cover aspects of system design. So, you should have a basic knowledge of system design: Databases, server-client architecture, APIs, Caching etc. A decent knowledge of system design will help you do well in any type of product: A consumer product like Facebook or an ERP product like SAP. #productmanagement, #productmanager, #careergrowth, #technology, #techskills

Product Management: Evolving, Not Expiring Lately, there's been buzz around shifts in the product management landscape, with companies like Airbnb integrating PM roles into broader functions. This has sparked discussions and a bit of worry among PM professionals. But is it really the end of the road for Product Management? Let’s unpack this. 🔍 Adapting, Not Disappearing Firstly, let's remember: evolution is the nature of business. Roles change, merge, and adapt, but they rarely vanish. Think about it – the rise of digital marketing didn't eliminate marketing; it just morphed it into new forms. The same holds true for product management. 🚀 The Evergreen Need for PM Skills The core skills of a PM – understanding customer needs, envisioning product solutions, and bringing together various teams – are timeless. As businesses become more customer-centric, these skills only grow in importance. Yes, the tools and methods might change, but the essence remains. 📈 Data Speaks Louder Consider this: The global market for product management software is projected to reach $3.3 billion by 2026 (Market Research Future). That’s not a number pointing towards obsolescence. It indicates growth and continued relevance. 🤝 Collaboration Over Isolation What we’re seeing, as with Airbnb, is not elimination but integration. Bringing PMs closer to marketing, design, or engineering isn't a downgrade; it's a strategic move to enhance collaboration and efficiency. It's like adding more spices to the dish – the base recipe isn't going away; it's just getting more flavorful. 🌟 The Bottom Line For emerging PMs, this is an opportunity to diversify skills and understand the broader business landscape. Flexibility and adaptability are your best allies. Product Management isn’t going anywhere; it’s simply dancing to a new rhythm. #ProductManagement #CareerAdaptation #FutureOfWork #StayRelevant

Defining meaningful metrics for internal platform products can be quite challenging compared to consumer products. We may not have clear conversion funnels or revenue goals, it requires digging into developer needs, platform objectives, and organizational priorities. But with some strategic thinking, we can identify metrics that track progress and impact. In that matter, Alexandra provides invaluable insights in her compelling series on her Substack (https://lnkd.in/gugeFhcE) about platform product metrics - I highly recommend her articles for any product manager working on platform products. Here are some of my key takeaways: 🎯  Metrics must align to your platform's purpose and the problems you aim to solve. Understand your developers' needs before deciding on metrics. ⏰ The best time to define metrics is early, even in the ideation phase. But it's never too late to introduce relevant metrics! 📊  Consider metrics across categories like developer engagement, performance, adoption, security, and cost. Pick ones that suit your context. Defining the right metrics steers platforms toward solving real problems for developers and the business. What metrics have you found most valuable for your internal developer platform? I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences!

Technical Product Managers play a critical role in bridging the gap between technical teams and business objectives. To excel in this role, individuals need a diverse set of skills, below are top 10 skills a product owner/ product manager has to acquire to create value. 1.    𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Understanding of software development methodologies, programming languages, and technical architectures is crucial. While you may not need to code, familiarity with concepts like APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure is essential. 2.    𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: Proficiency in product management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. You should be able to apply these frameworks effectively to plan, prioritize, and execute product development cycles. 3.    𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Strong market research skills to identify customer needs, pain points, and market trends. This includes conducting market analysis, competitor research, and gathering customer feedback through various channels. 4.    𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: Clear and concise communication is vital for conveying product vision, requirements, and priorities to cross-functional teams. 5.    𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: Ability to align product roadmap with business goals and long-term strategy. This involves identifying opportunities for innovation, anticipating market shifts, and making data-driven decisions. 6.    𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Proficiency in project management tools and techniques to track progress, manage timelines, and mitigate risks. This includes creating and maintaining project documentation, managing budgets, and coordinating resources. 7.    𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐔𝐗) 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: Understanding of UX principles and best practices to create intuitive and user-friendly products. Collaboration with UX designers to incorporate user feedback and iterate on product design is essential. 8.    𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Skills in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to measure product performance, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions. This may involve using tools like Google Analytics, A/B testing platforms, and SQL databases. 9.    𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Ability to lead cross-functional teams comprising engineers, designers, marketers, and other stakeholders. Strong leadership skills are needed to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and foster a collaborative work environment. 10. 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Given the dynamic nature of technology and markets, adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential. This includes staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving customer needs.

For anyone trying to hire product managers. A useful infographic for the role of Product Manager in an article written by @tjack at First Round. Here is the original article- https://t.co/VnV02ynggr

For anyone trying to hire product managers. A useful infographic for the role of Product Manager in an article written by @tjack at First Round. Here is the original article- https://t.co/VnV02ynggr