Product Manager/Strategy 4-ProdDev Oracle
Pleasanton, CA

Job Description

Lead a team that acts as the central resource and driving force for the design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing of product(s) as they move from conception to distribution. Organize interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget.

As a member of the product development division, you will analyze and integrate external customer specifications. Suggest and justify product directions and specifications. Specify, design and implement moderate changes to existing software architecture. Build new products and development tools. Build and execute unit tests and unit test plans. Review integration and regression test plans created by QA. Communicate with QA and porting engineering to discuss major changes to functionality.

Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 7 years of software engineering or related experience.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The ideal candidate will be driven and motivated and will have the ability to engage all stakeholders. Specific responsibilities include:

* Understanding and gathering requirements from our customers, industry experts and Strategy team
* Designing and enhancing product and features, in collaboration with the software development team
* Assessing market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products
* Using your industry knowledge in collaboration with senior leadership to develop and maintain the strategic plan for the product portfolio.
* Developing, maintaining and communicating the software roadmap.
* Collaborating with our Release Readiness team to communicate and launch new software releases.
* BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area
* Minimum of 3 years' experience as a software product manager.
* Experience of working across a range of software products and applications, and working with dispersed teams
* A proven track record working as part of a cross-functional team delivering quality solutions.
* Excellent analytical and written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience as a Benefits practitioner or implementation of a Benefits application is an advantage.