About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems - and learn new skill
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Job Title: Technical Product Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Vision and Strategy: Collaborate with business teams to take concepts and ideas and develop a clear vision for airport operations-related products. Define the product strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
- Backlog Management: Create and maintain a detailed product backlog, breaking down functionality into user stories and tasks. Prioritize the backlog based on business value and technical feasibility.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate conversations between business users and IT teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of requirements. Act as a liaison to bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementation.
- Domain Expertise: Leverage domain knowledge in airport operations, including areas such as baggage handling, ramp operations, and passenger services. Understand the KPIs, metrics, and operational ecosystem to drive product success.
- Consulting Capability: Build and develop consulting practices within the airport operations domain, providing expertise and guidance to other programs. Mentor and support team members to enhance their domain knowledge and consulting skills.
- Project Management: Ensure the successful delivery of projects by managing timelines, resources, and risks. Coordinate with engineering managers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and implementation.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and best practices. Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance product development and delivery.
Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably in airport operations or a related field.
- Previous experience in the airline industry is mandatory.
- Experience in either baggage handling or finance within airport operations is required.
- Strong understanding of product management principles, including backlog management, user story creation, and prioritization.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to work effectively with both business and technical teams.
- Domain expertise in airport operations, including baggage handling, ramp operations, and passenger services.
- Experience in building and developing consulting practices within an organization.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to think strategically and translate business concepts into actionable product visions.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for driving innovation and delivering high-quality products.
Location: Chicago, IL (Occasional travel required)
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $120000 - $140000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skill, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal day accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 day of paid vacation time] [6 paid holiday and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]
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