Job Description
Job Description
Redefine the future of customer experiences. One conversation at a time.
At Nextiva, we're reimagining how businesses connect, bringing together customer experience and team collaboration on a single, conversation centric platform. Powered by AI, driven by human innovation.
Our culture is forward thinking, customer obsessed and built on the belief that meaningful connections drive better business outcomes. Whether it's through our signature Amazing Service®, the technology we create, or the experiences we cultivate, connection is at the core of who we are.
If you're ready to collaborate with incredible people, make an impact, and help businesses everywhere deliver truly amazing experiences, this is where you belong.
Build Amazing. Deliver Amazing. Live Amazing. Be Amazing.
We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Product Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on our our AI-first products and drive the development of innovative products that solve real-world problems.
As a Senior Product Manager at Nextiva, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, deployment, and optimization of existing and new products Nextiva will bring to market. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, designers, and business stakeholders, to define the product vision, set the product roadmap, and ensure successful product launches. You will also be responsible for ensuring our products deliver results for our largest partners, are commercially successful, identifying areas for improvement, and driving continuous innovation.
Key Responsibilities :
- Work effectively with and build relationships between yourself and the developer teams. You are the point person between developers, QAs, project managers, and product designers
- Build and maintain relationships with our largest customers to ensure we are continuously delivering value
- Collaborate with data scientists, designers, and engineers to develop capabilities that deliver business value
- Manage & drive product initiatives and associated features and be able to effectively manage your dev teams' backlogs to match those priorities. This includes taking part in product planning and roadmap creation
- Account for the customer's voice when making changes or improvements to the product. Consider customer needs by reviewing customer existing. Be proactive about requesting research from the UX research team and conducting competitive analyses as needed
- Work closely with project managers and dev managers on your teams to create sprint plans and manage the team workloads
- Be able to write clear and detailed product initiatives, feature / Epics, story's, design requests and bug tickets within Jira for developers, product designers, QA / QE team members
- The Product Manager works closely with design and developers with ideas of what is needed by customers, to provide clear direction
- Attend or lead meetings and refinement / grooming sessions for product feature stakeholders to ensure everyone is aligned on upcoming or current product changes
- Participate in ideation and discovery sessions for product initiatives and features
- Product Design, Product Research, Product Marketing and Product Managers drive these sessions
- Conduct user research, gather feedback from customers, and iterate on product features to improve the user experience
- Analyze data to track product performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
- Identify and communicate potential issues with priorities or sprints to product leadership
- Collaborate and communicate with other product managers at Nextiva to ensure everyone is aware of your dev teams' efforts and how it may affect the work of other teams. Facilitate guild meetings to accomplish this
- Keep the Product marketing team in the loop on product releases. You will work closely with them on market research, product positioning and customer communication
- Work closely with Customer support; help write how to articles and run book creation
- Support internal and external training efforts
- Be a self-starter; this role will often be self-directed, requiring an individual with a can-do attitude who is willing to learn new skills and can thrive in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related fieldMaster's degree preferredMust have experience building CCaaS or CX platform.6+ years of experience in product managementStrong preference for experience with products in AI or related fields .Experience working closely with partners and large enterprise customers to deliver high NPS via roadmapStrong understanding of AI concepts, algorithms, and machine learning modelsExperience working with data scientists, engineers, and other technical teamsDeep understanding of customer needs, market offerings, competitive position and feature requirements and business model to ensure a viable & profitable productAbility to effectively communicate and manage multiple competing prioritiesTraining and presentation experience with stakeholders or coworkersExperience working closely with stakeholders to deliver high profile product featuresAbility to deliver projects quickly, reacting to tactical high impact changes that require strategic solutionsMeticulous attention to detail, which shows throughout your completed Jira tickets and other tasksStrong interpersonal, collaboration, and organizational skillsLeadership, ownership, conflict resolution and accountability must be strengthsExcellent time and project management skillsAbility to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environmentExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skillsHigh proficiency in instructional writing and technical writing; as it relates to writing product briefs as well as Epic and Story tickets for developers, product designers, and QAsNextiva DNA (Core Competencies)
Nextiva's most successful team members share common traits and behaviors :
Drives Results : Action-oriented with a passion for solving problems. They bring clarity and simplicity to ambiguous situations, challenge the status quo, and ask what can be done differently. They lead and drive change, celebrating success to build more success.Critical Thinker : Understands the "why" and identifies key drivers, learning from the past. They are fact-based and data-driven, forward-thinking , and see problems a few steps ahead. They provide options, recommendations, and actions, understanding risks and dependencies.Right Attitude : They are team-oriented, collaborative, competitive, and hate losing. They are resilient, able to bounce back from setbacks, zoom in and out, and get in the trenches to help solve important problems. They cultivate a culture of service, learning, support, and respect, caring for customers and teams.Total Rewards
Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to allow Nexties to take care of themselves and their families so they can be their best, in and out of the office.
Our compensation packages are tailored to each role and candidate's qualifications. We consider a wide range of factors, including skills, experience, training, and certifications, when determining compensation. We aim to offer competitive salaries or wages that reflect the value you bring to our team. Depending on the position, compensation may include base salary and / or hourly wages, incentives, or bonuses.
The expected hiring range is $115,000 - $205,000. A different level in the job hierarchy may apply to a specific candidate, resulting in a different hiring range.
Health 🍏 - Multiple health plan options to suit your needs, including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine coverageInsurance 💼 - Life, disability, and supplemental indemnity plansWork-Life Balance ⚖️ - Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees, PTO for hourly employees, Paid Sick Time (PST), paid parental bonding leave, and paid holidaysFinancial Security 💰 - 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Accounts with company contributions, Dependent Care FSAWellness 🤸️ - Employee Assistance Program and comprehensive wellness initiativesGrowth 🌱 - Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities and career advancementAt Nextiva, we're committed to supporting our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth. Join us and build a rewarding career!
Nextiva is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit 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. Nextiva participates in the E-Verify Program where and as required by law. For additional information about E-Verify visit USCIS .
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Founded in 2008, Nextiva has grown into a global leader trusted by over 100,000 businesses and 1M+ users worldwide. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and with teams across the globe, we're the future of customer experience and team collaboration through our AI-powered, conversation-centric platform.
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