Associate Director, Product Management
CurrentDefine and shape complex product experiences and project approaches — both on activeprojects and in new business situations. Experienced mentor and team leader within the PM capability.Responsibilities include:- Lead the development of the long-term road map and strategic direction from MVP through Vision- Mentor Product Management team to facilitate career growth and development- Develop user stories and prioritize feature and bug backlogs based on customer needs… Show more Define and shape complex product experiences and project approaches — both on activeprojects and in new business situations. Experienced mentor and team leader within the PM capability.Responsibilities include:- Lead the development of the long-term road map and strategic direction from MVP through Vision- Mentor Product Management team to facilitate career growth and development- Develop user stories and prioritize feature and bug backlogs based on customer needs, business goals, and data-driven research- Define product, data, and content requirements to inform design and technical implementation- Moderate and lead user research through discussion guide creation and stakeholder coordination- Support new business through feature scoping, timeline creation, and providing budget estimates- Provide project management across client initiatives, including running project standups, creating timelines, flagging risk and dependencies, and leading client reviewsNotable Accomplishments:- Launched IBM Research B2B portal for prospective and existing clients to manage their workstream and facilitate access to consolidated educational content. The portal was a finalist in Fast Company’s 2022 Innovation by Design Awards in the ‘Enduring Impact’ category, as well as honorable mention in the ‘Best UX Design’, ‘General Excellence’ and ‘Best Graphic Design’ categories- Launched GiveBlck database for black-founded non-profit businesses to promote visibility and facilitate donations. The site placed Gold in the Muse Creative Awards in the ‘Website – Nonprofit’ category, and was also recognized by the Webby, Indigo and Horizon Interactive Award committees Show less