What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Michelin Inc?
The Opportunity
As Product Owner you will oversee the execution of a product vision into a high-quality finished product. By gaining a deep understanding of the user and product business case, you will champion the user’s needs within a development team. You will use your experience to communicate and motivate the development team to deliver agile stories and user value. You will be accountable for delivered functionality and quality while managing planning, releases, and go-live requirements.
In this role, you will report to the VP of Marketing and work closely with other product owners, engineers, UX/UI designers, data scientists, and cross-functional operators to deliver complex products. We are looking for a thoughtful and enterprising applicant who is excited to drive positive, impactful products that align to business goals. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who want to dig in deeper into product management while staying hands-on and connected with the development lifecycle.
What You’ll Do
Work with product managers to define roadmap, prioritize feedback, and plan releases
Gain a deep understanding of our user needs and experience by working closely with internal and external stakeholders and communicate those needs clearly to your scrum team
Write and prioritize user stories to deliver product functionality
Lead development execution of user stories and ensure engineer understanding and alignment
Organize and drive cross-functional teams to deliver to deadlines without line management authority
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks for project and delivery
Execute vision of complex products including mobile apps, server, and IoT in an agile environment
Drive and participate in regular backlog refinement sessions and solution definition workshops
Provide support to other areas of the business through the implementation process.
The Ideal Candidate
University degree, and a track record of continuous professional growth
3 years direct involvement with information technology / SaaS applications
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
Strong organizational skills
Experience with Agile software development (particularly SCRUM and JIRA)
In-depth skills in requirements identification and clarification through deep collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Sound judgment and decision-making skills, ability to juggle multiple competing priorities, delegate within team, and ability to work under deadline pressures
Preferred:
An understanding of telematics and IoT
Exceptional ability to collaborate, openly communicate, present and negotiate effectively across disciplines, vendors, partners and customers
Demonstrated experience delivering results in a changing environment, the ability to work independently
Benefits & Perks
As a Michelin Group Company, our “ICARE” corporate culture model defines the company values that guide how we work with each other and with our external customers & partners. Here are some of the other great reasons why our employees say they love to work here…
Competitive Health/Dental/Vision insurance with substantial company contribution
Company-Paid Life insurance policy 401K Benefits with company matching and immediate full vesting/no waiting period
Healthcare benefits with costs 65% lower than the national U.S. average
HSA/FSA Healthcare account options with company contributions of $500/$1000
Short & Long Term Disability insurance Parental Leave: Additional 3 weeks covered at 100% in addition to standard STD
Competitive paid time off benefits throughout the year allowing employees to maintain work-life balance
Career development programs: Free LinkedIn Learning platform license for all employees and access to Michelin’s global online learning/training center
Gym reimbursement program and half-price Weight Watchers discount program
Michelin Tire Rebate Program up to $750/year
Flex Hours and Telecommuting/Remote Work for many departments/positions
Magellan Employee Assistance Program (EAO) – provides free counseling/assistance
Who We Are
NexTraq (a wholly owned subsidiary of Michelin), is the GPS fleet management solution of choice for a growing number of customers with fleets ranging from 2 to more than 2,000 vehicles. Since its inception, NexTraq has been a pioneer and innovator in the telematics space with its award-winning platform and mobile app.
The NexTraq solution is a cloud-based application that enables service and distribution businesses to optimize fleet operations while reducing operational costs and maximizing revenue. To maintain our top position in the industry, we are looking to continually attract extraordinary individuals who mirror our corporate culture, objectives and possess an entrepreneurial spirit.
NexTraq not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
