As a recognized leader in highly disciplined agile software development practices, Pivotal Labs has been building high reliability software for over 20 years. We build consumer and enterprise web and mobile applications for global clients, and have a growing practice building applications for the iOS and Android platforms. We also developed Pivotal Tracker, the project management and collaboration tool used by thousands of software developers worldwide.
In addition to our software development and UX design practices, Pivotal Labs now offers Product Management services to our clients. We serve as interim product managers for clients who are looking to build successful products quickly. We work closely with founders, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, and customers to ensure the right product is defined, prioritized, and built.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with Pivotal clients to understand their product vision, and break it down into an actionable backlog of user stories for the development team
Work hands-on with the development team to prioritize, plan, and deliver software that meets client requirements
Help clients understand our iterative development approach and focus on delivering a Minimum Viable Product through careful and deliberate prioritization
Work with design resources (internal and/or external) to ensure timely delivery of designs and assets to the development team
Mentor and train client PMs to help them learn agile/XP methods and build skills
Identify potential client success stories and share with Pivotal marketing team
Help innovate and iterate on agile PM processes and share our learnings
Desired Skills & Experience:
5+ years of product management experience, especially with web-based products
Skilled at defining and prioritizing product features
Strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to teach others
Ability to work collaboratively with others and navigate complex decision making
Ability to collaborate well with engineers, designers, and clients
Experience with Pivotal Tracker
Previous success working with an agile development team
Background in design or software development a plus
Interested in becoming a Pivot? We’re seeking amazing Product Managers to add to our team. Apply by sending us a resume and a cover letter.
