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IBM

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Product

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in Product Management, a customer-focused approach, AI experience, strong communication skills, and expertise in Security or Workload Modernization, preferably on IBM Z.
  • You will drive workload modernization and security initiatives on z/OS, oversee projects from concept to production, and collaborate with teams to ensure technical and business requirements are met.

Requirements

  • Required Technical and Professional Expertise
  • Demonstrate a track record of championing the voice of the customer. Your approach includes conducting customer-driven usability studies and hypothesis-driven experimentation. Product Management or Product Development experience, with responsibility for researching feature value, developing features, and managing the lifecycle of offerings, preferably on IBM Z or IBM Linux ONE
  • Exhibit deep passion and curiosity, driven by a desire to create innovative solutions. Your decisions are informed by data-driven insights that fuel your commitment to transformative solutions. AI experience to build from – The experience could be a wide range of scenarios, as a Db2 SQL user, analytics professional, a machine learning or AI advocate, etc.
  • Experience managing risks and resolving issues that affect deployment scope, schedule and quality, and communicating those issues to affected parties early and often Demonstrated communication skills in a client facing environment.
  • Expertise in either the Security or Workload/Application Modernization topic areas. This experience could be a wide range of possibilities demonstrating an understanding of the IBM Z security space or the DevOps and application environment space on IBM Z
  • Solid People and Project Management skills, as this person will need to adjust quickly to get best results from unique or unexpected scenarios. Candidates will need to iterate product plans with sponsor users, knowing that some products will need to evolve from their initial MVP.
  • Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise
  • 5+ years of Product Management experience, with responsibility for researching feature value, developing features, and managing the lifecycle of offerings, preferably on IBM Z or IBM LinuxONE.
  • Experience with using tools such at Aha! and Jira.
  • Experience driving business case development
  • Sales and/or marketing experience, especially in IBM Z

Responsibilities

  • Your duties will be to drive client workload modernization or enhanced client security posture on z/OS and across the enterprise. You will be responsible for owning one or more key initiatives, taking them from concept to production and working through the product management process and discipline along the way. You will collaborate with design, development, operations staff, and other fellow PMs to bring these initiatives to market.
  • z/OS Product Managers are responsible for owning business aspects of these initiatives as well as ensuring that technical requirements have been met by the appropriate teams prior to product/feature launch.
  • As a member of the z/OS Product Management Team, you have the opportunity to manage initiatives like RACF, IBM Z cryptographic capabilities (ICSF), IBM z/OS Container Extensions (zCX), along with other Security or Workload Modernization efforts in the flagship operating system for IBM Z.

FAQs

What specific areas will the Product Manager focus on?

The Product Manager will focus on either the Security or Workload Modernization spaces within the IBM z/OS product portfolio.

What qualifications are required for this Product Manager position?

Candidates should have 5+ years of Product Management experience, ideally with responsibilities related to researching feature value, developing features, and managing the lifecycle of offerings, preferably on IBM Z or IBM Linux ONE.

Is experience with specific tools required for this role?

Yes, experience using tools such as Aha! and Jira is preferred for this role.

What responsibilities does this position entail?

The position includes driving client workload modernization or enhancing client security posture, owning key initiatives, and ensuring that technical requirements are met prior to product/feature launches.

What kind of communication skills are expected from a candidate?

Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills in a client-facing environment and be able to navigate customer outcomes, business impacts, and functional tradeoffs effectively.

Is a background in AI beneficial for this role?

Yes, a passion for innovation and AI experience is beneficial; candidates should have a background that may include being a Db2 SQL user, analytics professional, or machine learning advocate.

Will the Product Manager have to collaborate with other teams?

Yes, the Product Manager will collaborate with design, development, operations staff, and other Product Managers to bring initiatives to market successfully.

What is the expected approach towards customer feedback?

The candidate should be able to champion the voice of the customer, conduct customer-driven usability studies, and engage in hypothesis-driven experimentation.

Are there specific financial skills required for this position?

Yes, candidates should have financial acumen for managing risks and resolving issues that could affect deployment scope, schedule, and quality.

What is IBM's commitment regarding diversity in hiring?

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, ensuring all qualified applicants are considered without regard to various characteristics.

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