Michael Lorentz Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, MO, US

St. Louis, MO, US

Senior Director - Product Manager, Ansira Edge - Channel Engagement Module

St. Louis, MO, US

Product Owner - Ansira Edge - Channel Engagement Module

• Product owner for global intranet and search responsible for all troubleshooting, user story creation, requirements gathering, test planning, and implementation to add features based on business priorities
• Played integral core team role for successful launch of SharePoint Online intranet in October 2018
• Support communications and change management efforts for the new intranet including writing and planning for initiatives to minimize colleague disruption and optimize understanding of the new technology
• Responsible for direction and planning for future state, current and legacy intranet systems during the development and migration of pages and documents to the new software.
• Serve as a primary product subject matter expert (SME) and contact for the business
• Work with internal stakeholders and external consultants to develop vision, strategy, roadmap, business case, and project plan based on clear understanding and in-depth knowledge of goals and objectives of the program.

• Serve as business analyst as liaison for the intranet Product Owner and the software development team
• Create and communicate the product vision, strategy, business case and project plan, incorporating input from internal stakeholders, users and external consultants
• Create and manage product backlog based on direction from the Product Owner to develop new features and enhancements that satisfy client needs
• Collaborate with business and IT partners to facilitate and manage the requirements planning process, gathering, analyzing, organizing, validating and gaining business approval for user stories that clearly express.
• Support the Content Management and communications team which oversaw taxonomy, search, content management, training and communications to include any needed requirements in product backlog
• Day-to-day technical defect troubleshooting and resolution lead – responsible for validating reported defects and requests for enhancements then prioritizing resolution or entry into product backlog

• Knowledge management consultant and intranet content manager for internal clients
• Work with internal clients to assess and plan knowledge management strategies within a business to assess, plan, implement and refine best practices including use of technology for knowledge sharing
• Lead planning and introduction of analytics driven employee engagement and adoption initiatives through the use of communication tools and technology
• Developed senior leadership blogs and communications strategies to promote colleague engagement
• Responsible for development and oversight of global proposal and business development web sites.
• Create value for sellers through leveraging of best practice sales materials and information.

• Perform knowledge and web content manager roles plus proposal management and writing functions for client development group.
• Support consultants in executing successful bids for target-market opportunities through the delivery of superior, client-focused proposals.
• Responsibilities include project managing the proposal process, ensuring compliance with client bid requirements, drafting original content, editing and customizing existing content, and promoting best practices.

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• Create and maintain brand awareness through accurate written communication both internal and external, as well as maintain a consistent voice for the company.
• Plan, execute, and manage a variety of marketing and brand promotions.
• Work closely with product managers, sales organization and service departments to develop, manage and execute marketing materials designed to support multiple brands and sales channels.
• Develop and write corporate communications for product promotion and support, demonstrating excellent written communications abilities.
• Collect and analyze information from global tour operators to convert technical data into engaging, client-friendly pieces.
• Demonstrate an ability to clarify and simplify complicated issues and technical subject matter, and versatility in tone and technique depending on the author and/or audience.

Mba, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, English