Sr Product Manager - Cloud Software Group
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
About the Job
About This Team:
Product Management team's responsibility includes defining product strategy, collaborating with development teams, conduct user and market research, and ensuring alignment with business objective
Job Description
Citrix -- the recognized leader in VDI, Desktop-as-a-Service and application delivery solutions -- empowers enterprises of all sizes and industries to enable secure hybrid and remote working, from anywhere, using any device. Our platform delivers high-performance user experience, zero trust security and operational cost efficiency regardless of whether customers require cloud, on-premises or hybrid deployment. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to build cutting-edge solutions for 100 million people worldwide to securely access their desktops, applications and SaaS and web apps.
What we're looking for
We have an immediate need for a Sr Product Manager in Fort Lauderdale who will help manage Citrix Desktop and App delivery solution. The primary focus of this position is to manage product features related to Citrix virtual apps and desktop features. Product concentration areas may include optimizing web multimedia content delivery via Citrix HDX protocol. Developing strategy for multimedia content and web browser content delivery in virtualized environment Responsibilities
- Manages implementation of end-to-end product strategies for a single product line, including the defined Citrix product process and life cycles; identifies market problems and defines incremental value to the product using market validation results and stakeholder and customer interview data; creates and manages product backlog; manages alpha and beta releases; works with cross-functional delegates for release planning.
- Presents product roadmap and product strategy for assigned product line to key stakeholders, including executive team.
- Collaborates with engineering on an ongoing basis and serves as a key stakeholder in many of the review and approval processes inherent to software development for assigned product; clearly communicates to stakeholders throughout the organization, including Sales, Marketing, Technical Marketing, Support, Readiness and Engineering.
- Conducts ongoing competitive data analysis and market validation activities for a single existing product, such as customer prospect interviews and market analysis as part of product or feature planning; validates product plans against research results and makes informed recommendations regarding roadmap to senior management.
- Collects and analyzes operational metrics, including engineering and operations cost, product revenue performance and sales pipeline.
- Creates and manages product backlog; prioritizes user stories based on market evidence, strategic initiative, internal stakeholders needs, and revenue opportunities.
- Works with Product Marketing peer to define and communicate distinctive competence and assists with building business case proposals and other go-to-market documents; assists with product-focused sales and marketing training
- Applies a developing understanding of the User Experience in the Virtualization landscape and identifies key areas of competitive difference.
- Acts as the product expert within the organization for your assigned product line.
Required Experience/Skills:
- BS/BA required. MS/MA/MBA preferred.
- Ideally a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Product Management, Sales Engineering, Consulting, or other relevant business areas.
- Experience with web and java scripting technology Experience documenting research findings, market analysis, and product requirements for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to be both strategic and hands-on. Experience guiding research customers, market or competitive for a significant business line or product set.
- Experience with planning and management of product life cycle. Experience presenting to wide ranging audiences, including internal stakeholders, webinars, training, customer visits, trade shows, and industry events
- Optional Experience/Skills:
- additional languages
About Us:
Citrix and TIBCO recently merged to create Cloud Software Group, now one of the world’s largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group, you are making a difference for real people, each of whom count on our suite of cloud-based products to get work done — from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value diverse lived experiences, passion for technology, and the courage to take risks. Everyone is empowered to learn, dream, and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.
Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation status), marital status, military service, protected veteran status, political activity or affiliation, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave and other protected classifications.
If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any part of the application process, please contact us at (800) 424-8749 or email us at AskHR@cloud.com for assistance.