[Remote] Software Product Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Daktronics is a company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and supports digital LED display technology and audio systems. They are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Product Manager to drive the success of SaaS software, owning the product vision, strategy, and lifecycle for cloud-based applications while collaborating cross-functionally with various stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesExploring Markets and Users: Identify customer needs, industry trends, and competition through thorough research and direct engagementStakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with business leaders, partners, customers, technical teams, and other stakeholders to ensure product successProduct Vision and Strategy: Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company's goals and objectivesFinancial Performance: Track, report, and improve the products’ financial performancePrioritize: Collaborate with stakeholders and product development teams to set product prioritiesProduct Development: Partner with cross-functional teams in the design and development of new products and featuresDeliver Value: Partner with product launch teams to ensure stakeholders are prepared to produce, sell, and support our productsLifecycle: Own the product through its full lifecycle, communicating and partnering with stakeholders through transitionsRisk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure smooth product implementationFeedback Loop: Gather and analyze customer feedback, product usage, and reliability data to continuously improve product offeringsSkillsBachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering and/or Business with strong technical knowledge5+ years of software product management experienceStrong interpersonal skills: can engage with multiple stakeholders and adapt communication style to be most effective; strong oral and written communication skillsLeading through influence across functional teams and organizational layersManaging ambiguity and adapting to shifting needsDeveloping strong relationships with customers or industry partners and leveraging them to identify and understand customer needsVision setting and strategy; successfully championing new and different conceptsEvaluating wide-ranging short- and long-term opportunities and setting clear prioritiesStrong curiosity and drive for continuous learningCreative problem-solving skillsTeam player; quick to offer help; supports the needs of our teams and stakeholdersResponsible and accountable for resultsExercise good judgment in making decisions, considering both short- and long-range implicationsWork effectively as a team member, working independently with minimal supervision. Offer assistance when needed, propose and implement suggestions for product and process improvements, and communicate effectively with customers and team membersBecome knowledgeable of company policies and proceduresPerform other duties as assigned and required to meet customer expectationsThe selected individual must be able to travel by air and ground and comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy to begin and maintain employment. This requirement will be verified through a motor vehicle record (MVR) check conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local lawsAbility to travel domestically or internationally, up to a week at a time to customer sites, installations, vendors, conventions, company headquarters, etcAnticipated travel frequency is 6-12 trips per year or as needed. Must be able to obtain the appropriate visas to travel to other countries as neededFluent in English, written and verbalApplicants must be 18 years of age or olderDaktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this positionWork in team centric environment grounded in Agile values and principlesManagement of SaaS products, shared data platforms, external product integrations and external partnershipsExperience incorporating emerging technologies, like generative AI or AI agents, to improve and automate customer workflowsHands-on experience with Daktronics software productsBenefitsCompetitive compensation and meaningful benefitsFlexible opportunitiesInformation about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website [Career Opportunities] (https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/employment/careers). This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time.Company OverviewDaktronics is globally recognized for designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced digital LED display technology and audio systems. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Brookings, South Dakota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.daktronics.com/en-us.