IT Product manager

Job description:

Manages software products in the Corporate Applications portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT strategy.

Defines product vision, strategy, and roadmaps based on organizational objectives.

Acts as the primary contact for internal customers, addressing product-related needs.

Maintains and prioritizes product backlogs in collaboration with business and IT teams.

Participates in IT planning to align team commitments with business priorities.

Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, including internal teams and vendors, for seamless product lifecycle management.

Organizes user working groups to prioritize enhancements and new features.

Conducts feasibility studies for major architectural or operational changes.

Maintains up-to-date product documentation, including processes, architecture, and roadmaps.

Manages product costs and ensures on-time, on-budget delivery.

Handles technical support or escalates to vendors as needed, tracking cases to resolution.

Delivers progress reports to stakeholders

About the customer:

Are you interested to work in an international environment in one of the most important financial companies worldwide? Then apply now for a leading position as IT Product Manager with an international banking client in Basel.

This is a 12 month contract running with chance to extend, sometimes up to five years.

Requirements:

In order to be considered for this role, you will possess the following skills and experience:

University degree in business studies or computer science; or equivalent professional experience.

7+ years of experience previously working as an IT product manager.

Strong understanding of agile methodologies and modern product lifecycle management (defining

roadmap, stakeholder management, strategic vision, backlog, etc).

Good generic technical knowledge of software applications and their underlying infrastructure like

servers and databases (SQL)

Wishes:

Please note interviews would be conducted via video call, however the role is based 100% in Switzerland. Our client offers:

The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis

50% working from home

20 days working remotely from abroad per year

Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen