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Lead Product & UX team for Carbon's PrintOS software.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Led teams of Product Managers (leveled Associate through Senior) focused on meeting the needs of critical partners and key cross-product platform technical elements. Key responsibilities and accomplishments:Ensure that critical shared tech serves the needs of all other products by moderating cross-team prioritization and decision-making.Support the architecture and zero-to-one development of a new cross-product data platform.Ensure that internally developed production and implementation tools meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. Understand the dynamics of the broker market, guide the development of products and features to serve this important constituency, and track success metrics.Collaborate with broker-facing Sales and Service teams and be the main glue between these constituencies and Product/Tech. Earn trust and establish supportive cross-department relationships.Advocate for the interests of integrated partners, drive prioritization of new opportunities, and track performance against mutually beneficial metrics.Collaborate with Jellyvision's Strategic Partnerships team and external partners themselves to build relationships and trust.Evaluate the revenue potential of proposed new partnerships, as well as the likely development costs of supporting necessary partnered features.Partner with Product Marketing and Sales Operations on marketing materials, customer pitches/demos, and Sales team training. Manage and coach a team of Product Managers, at Associate through Senior levels, and advocate for their development and success.

Chicago, Illinois

Lead key areas of product development, encompassing both legacy and new products. Key responsibilities:Legacy product: Act as primary Product Manager for ALEX Benefits Counselor. Navigate the needs of 1600+ existing customers, grapple with 10+ years of product history, and respond to legislative and industry changes. Coordinate the work of other PMs.New product: Evaluate potential areas for new product development, including research, testing, and prototyping. Bring ALEX on Leave of Absence to market and monitor performance and viability.Manage multiple roadmaps and backlogs. Track and report on product line P&Ls.Work with other Product Managers, Creative Directors, and Engineering teams to accomplish development goals. Collaborate with Sales & Account Management teams to ensure that product features meet customer needs, that customer feedback is reflected in product decisions, and that customer expectations are set that align with actual product capabilities. Monitor current events and trends to help our product and customer-facing teams understand the impact to our customers and users, and respond appropriately.

Chicago, Il

Lead specific feature development within ALEX Benefits Counselor and drive delivery of select new product offerings.Examples of key ALEX Benefits Counselor features:* Adding new support for employees reaching Medicare eligibility* Modernizing & revamping Making the Most of Your Plan (healthcare consumerism)* Expanding content & configurability for 401(k) moduleExamples of new product offerings:* ALEX on Financial Wellness* Benefits Sneak Peek* New Hire Sneak Peek* ALEX on Leave of Absence (initial development steps)Function as the defined Product Owner for development teams running on Agile sprints. Routinely make decisions about prioritization, timelines, and criticality.

Chicago, Il

Own client relationships for Jellyvision’s creative agency division. Responsible for business development, contracting, and project management.

Evanston, Il

Lead the design and development of multi-week, blended (online and in-person) training curricula for a wide range of clients. Map existing training, analyze current training gaps and needs, design/map new curricula, gather content, and supervise the development of training materials via a team of US-based writers and India-based artists and developers.Serve as the main point of contact for client stakeholders.

Evanston, Il

Develop training materials (both online and in-person) for a variety of clients. Gather source materials (interview SMEs, independent research, etc.). Write detailed outlines and course scripts, including self- and peer editing. Manage client review process. Review media inputs.Collaborate with a team of artists and developers based in India.

Chicago, Il

Complete a variety of client-specific writing projects on a freelance basis. Proven ability to work remotely, meet deadlines, and adhere to a specific writing style and voice.

Greater Chicago Area

Various long- and short-term projects creating and teaching theatre and music. Teaching work has included all ages from kindergarten through adult.Performance work includes the Chicago Symphony Chorus, the Grant Park Chorus, and the choir of St. Alphonsus.

Chicago, Il

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