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IT Product Manager (Remote)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of proven experience in IT product management.
  • Strong project management skills and familiarity with project management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize technology requirements.
  • Create and maintain a product roadmap for IT solutions.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of IT projects.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Purple

Furniture Manufacturing

Welcome to Purple — home of the one, the only, the Purple Grid™. Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction with bed in a box mattresses by J.D. Power, including best in both support and comfort! We’re a one-of-a-kind innovation brand that is on a mission to meaningfully improve lives by helping Every Body get the comfort they deserve and the support they need. Our premium comfort innovation products start in the bedroom and extend beyond to provide optimal comfort everywhere you go. With a variety of mattresses, bedding, bases, seat cushions, dog beds, and more, Purple is quickly becoming the iconic color of true comfort, true innovation, and truly feeling great. While most new mattress companies only focus on just a simpler mattress buying experience with the same foam mattresses, Purple is committed to simply making a better mattress (with the better buying experience, to boot!). The only mattress with the Purple Grid™, Purple is instantly soft where you want it and firm where you need it – all at once. It's the comfort you crave, the support your back needs. Plus, 1,500+ open airways help dissipate body heat rather than trapping it, so you don't sleep hot. It all started in 1989 when two engineer brothers, Tony and Terry Pearce, set out with a mission to invent technology and create local jobs that meaningfully improve the lives of everyone involved. Over the last 30+ years, the Brothers Pearce have revolutionized the comfort industry by innovating various No Pressure® cushioning materials used in everything from wheelchairs and critical care hospital beds to sporting goods and high-end mattresses. Then, in September of 2015, they successfully launched The No-Compromise Purple® Mattress on Kickstarter, and it's been uphill from there — continually inventing, improving, and creating ways to make the world a more comfortable place.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryFurniture Manufacturing
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.

Compensation

The compensation target for this role is: $119,000 - $140,000

Job Summary

The IT Product Manager at Purple Mattress will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering technology solutions that align with the company's business objectives. This role requires a dynamic professional who can bridge the gap between technology and business needs, collaborating with business partners to define, plan, and execute IT projects with cross-functional development teams that drive innovation and support our growth.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Product Strategy: Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with Purple Mattress's overall goals and objectives.  

  • Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders and end-users, to gather and prioritize technology requirements. 

  • Product Roadmap: Create and maintain a product roadmap that outlines the delivery of IT solutions and features over time.  

  • Project Management: Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. 

  • Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with technology vendors, ensuring that third-party solutions align with Purple Mattress's needs and standards. 

  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT projects, providing solutions and contingency plans as needed 

  • Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of technology solutions. 

  • User Experience: Advocate for a seamless and user-friendly experience for both internal and external users, gathering feedback and making improvements. 

  • Change Management: Manage change associated with technology implementations, ensuring successful adoption and minimal disruption. 

  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation, including product requirements, user stories, and technical specifications. 

 

 

Required Skills, Education, Experience: 

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, CSPO) is a plus. 

  • Proven experience (5+ years) in IT product management, with a track record of successfully delivering technology solutions. 

  • Strong project management skills and familiarity with project management tools and methodologies. 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams. 

  • Knowledge of software development and IT infrastructure best practices. 

  • Ability to analyze and translate complex technical concepts into understandable business terms. 

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset. 

  • Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies is advantageous. 

 

Physical Requirements 

 

Physical activities may occasionally include:  

  • Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.  

  • Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions. 

 

Physical activities may constantly include:  

  • Communicating with others to exchange information. 

  • Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

  • Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned. 

 

Environmental Conditions may occasionally include:  

  • Noisy open office environment 

 

BENEFITS AND PERKS

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • 401(k) Match

  • Flexible PTO

  • Earn a Mattress

  • Purple Swag

  • Amazing Purple Products

WHY WORK AT PURPLE?

  • Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.

  • Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.

  • Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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