Principal Application Product Manager

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary The Principal Technology Product Manager will be responsible for setting and leading the long-term vision and strategy of Vistra products or value streams to support business, technology, and industry goals and trends. They collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to identify and define stakeholder needs, understand the solution context, and develop the product vision, roadmap and features required to support a suite of applications. The role is responsible for products of $25MM in value which are mission critical for the company. Job Description Key Accountabilities •Meet technology and business goals - products and solutions must meet economic business goals established by the portfolio •Develop a clear model of how the solution provides value to stakeholders •Understand the cost structure and license models of all components and suppliers •Create and manage necessary pricing and/or revenue generating elements •Develop and manage measurement models (i.e. ROI, NPS) to communicate business and technology value •Monitor market conditions and the competitive landscape to identify key issues that may impact the product pipeline and value •Get it built – drive collaboration and facilitation with development and business teams to deliver required functionality •Understand stakeholder needs •Own and champion the prioritization of work •Ensure product completeness and quality •Champion the development and communication of the product vision and roadmap •Define releases and program increments •Ensure product alignment with technology standards (architecture, delivery, security, compliance, etc.) •Conduct and facilitate demos •Get it off the shelf - collaborate with technology and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are deployed and consumed/adopted •Leverage support - ensure products are supported and enhanced to create continuous flow of value and adhere to future-state architecture principles •Manage the end-to-end development of product strategies and execution across cross-functional teams from inception through launch •Serve as subject matter expert to provide technical expertise to less experienced members of the team. Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements ·Experience gained through college degree programs and or certifications or 12 years business experience minimum; relevant certifications a plus (CSPO, etc.) ·10 years of experience with project management, agile practices, and/or product owner techniques ·Working knowledge of technology best practices, methodologies and processes (e.g., ISO 9000, ITIL, CMM, SDLC) ·Proven management and leadership skills for large, enterprise-wide initiatives, with superior collaboration, communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills ·Ability to communicate (verbally and written) effectively with business and technology stakeholders and management. ·Utilize evidence-based decision making to communicate with stakeholders and development teams. ·Balance the drive for business growth with necessary technology processes and procedures. ·An energetic, hands-on, enthusiastic, results-oriented team player, capable of adding significant value to the existing team, as well as implementing strategic solutions. ·Will possess and exhibit a high level of integrity. ·Will have a proven track record of success, a collaborative and participative management style. ·Proven ability to translate concepts into viable products or business solutions Key Metrics ·Enterprise value/ROI ·Mitigation of technical debt ·Clarity of vision and delivery of roadmap ·Stakeholder buy in and product adoption Job Family Information Technology Company Vistra Corporate Services Company Locations Dallas Office Texas We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today! If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.