Technical Product Manager - SaaS

QAD is looking to hire a Technical Product Manager - SaaS for our Engineering team. The person will Direct a comprehensive product strategy from product conception and definition through end of life. Functions as a central resource with design, manufacturing, quality, test, marketing and distribution as the product(s) move through their lifecycle. Directs those involved in the design, modification and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products. Formulates and executes long-term plans for cost/profit control. Promotes use of new technologies and industry-leading trends. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

You will be directly involved in leading the QAD transformation into a SaaS product company as we deliver QAD software products in public cloud.  Our next generation platform enables customer consumption of the QAD product portfolio in the form of software services.  This new delivery model requires a modern next generation public cloud based platform managed and operated by the QAD cloud operations team.  

Your role will take the lead in developing an outside-in definition of "the what" for end to end customer experience for facing capabilities and entitlements of the QAD SaaS offers.  You will be the subject matter expert responsible for understanding “what” (availability service level agreement (SLA), infrastructure capacity, resiliency, elasticity, and support levels) cloud ERP competitors entitle in  their SaaS solutions (what comprises standard offer, premium offer, and optional services).   Your ability to collaborate and prioritize feature roadmaps with your peers will be crucial to success.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Technical product manager/owner charged with  facilitating  the enablement and maintenance of QAD products for a SaaS delivery model.
• Gather market and competitor SaaS offer entitlement requirements  and define QAD SaaS delivery requirements from customers (internal or end user customers). Collaborate with Architects, Engineers and Analysts to define customer requirements.
• Conduct analysis for project resources required to profitably develop and launch new software products into the QAD public cloud SaaS environments, as well as  enhancements to current products, using established procedures.
• Develop business case analysis for SaaS requirements including operating efficiency improvements to positively impact QAD SaaS delivery profitability. Responsible for project risk analysis and management.
• Report high level progress of projects and facilitate activities that lead to the successful launch of products.
• Remain abreast of current technical progress to ensure the company's products remain marketable and competitive.

• Education:  Bachelor's degree in business, software engineering or computer science; advanced degree desirable.
• Experience:  Minimum 5 years software business experience including software application development with public cloud provider knowledge (preferably aws).
• Computer skills:  Good knowledge of commercial software applications. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Other knowledge or skills:  Strong understanding of software requirements analysis and specification. Knowledge of software product development procedures. Strong financial acumen for business planning and business case analysis.  Good organizational and decision-making skills; excellent written and verbal communications skills. Must be a team player and self-starter. Able to influence others and build strong working relationships.  Experience with aws is desirable.
• Excellent Commnunication Skills.

• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set

About QAD:

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

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