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Ankura Senior Director, Product Manager - Analytics & AI Software Solutions in Nashville, Tennessee
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
About Ankura.ai: Ankura.ai leads the charge in applying artificial intelligence to transform business innovation and efficiency across a variety of industries. Built on the expertise of skilled technologists and business strategists, we're dedicated to empowering organizations through the power of AI and advanced analytics.
We offer cutting-edge AI solutions that keep businesses ahead in today's competitive landscape. Tailored to the unique needs of our clients, our products aim to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making, and drive growth.
As we continue to evolve and expand, Ankura.ai is committed to providing our clients with unparalleled value, fostering their success, and leading the evolution of AI-driven solutions in the business world.
About Ankura: At Ankura, we navigate the complexities of the global economy with a forward-thinking approach that transcends the traditional consulting model. Our global team of experts and advisors brings together deep industry knowledge and collaborative lateral thinking to deliver innovative solutions that drive value for our clients. We specialize in adapting quickly, creating new models, and shifting paradigms to protect, create, and recover value across a broad spectrum of industries and challenges. Our core values—putting others first, leveraging collective expertise, continuous learning, making it happen, and doing the right thing—guide our every action. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we foster a culture where every voice is heard and valued. Through our community engagement and support for causes like veteran services, cancer research, and legal assistance for women in poverty, we strive to make a meaningful impact. At Ankura, we don't just advise; we partner with our clients to solve problems and chart the course for success in an ever-changing world.
Role Overview: The Product Manager for Analytics & AI Software Solutions will be responsible for overseeing the development and management of our analytics platform and various AI software offerings. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to define product vision, develop roadmaps, and execute product strategies to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our clients' needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy: Develop and articulate the vision and strategy for the analytics platform and AI software offerings, ensuring alignment with the broader business goals.
Roadmap Development: Create and maintain a product roadmap, prioritizing features and initiatives based on customer needs, market trends, and business priorities.
Roadmap and Backlog Management: Responsible for managing the roadmap and product backlog, including prioritization of features and initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic goals and customer value.
Product Development: Partner and lead cross-functional teams through the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery of features and enhancements.
Market Analysis: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, informing product strategy and positioning.
Customer Engagement: Work directly with customers to gather feedback, understand their needs, and incorporate insights into product development.
Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze product performance, using data to inform decision-making and adjustments to product strategy.
Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, deployment and support teams to ensure product goals are met and that the product is effectively brought to market and supported.
Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate product plans, benefits, and results to all stakeholders, including senior management, customers, and the product team.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of product management experience, preferably with a focus on analytics and AI software solutions.
Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle.
Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, and data analytics technologies and trends.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
Agile/Scrum methodology experience, with a deep understanding of software development processes.
Proficient in using Atlassian JIRA and Azure DevOps for backlog management and prioritization, as well as for project management reporting.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
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Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 1,800 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Deliversᵀᴹ, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Valueᵀᴹ. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.