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Product Manager - Start Up - Mobile/Speech - Pittsburgh, PA Area - U by "Gary Wright" wrightassociates

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Product Manager - Start Up - Mobile/Speech - Pittsburgh, PA Area - U

Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:39 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Gary Wright" wrightassociates

Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.

Position Title – WRKPM062013

Product Manager – Start Up – Mobile/Speech - Pittsburgh, PA Area – Up to
$120K+

Excellent Compensation Package – Base + Equity

No Relocation or Sponsorship

Company:

Early stage start-up firm with game changing mobile speech technology is
seeking a Product Manager. This is an opportunity to shape the development
of my client's v1.0 release of speech based intelligent interfaces. Initial
products will support field service applications in both localized and cloud
based environments interfacing with corporate CRM and other sophisticated
information management systems.

My client is breaking new ground in the applicability of speech-based
systems. To accomplish this they are innovating along two primary paths-
dynamic content creation for use by a speech system and dialog system
development. They are focused on solving large economic problems at global
companies. Their initial pilots with a global medical equipment manufacturer
is running at present and exceeding expectations.

Success will require a lot of highly creating thinking, energy and risk
taking. Therefore, the firm places a premium on superior talent and are
rewarding the team with the opportunity to shape a global enterprise
solution, a dynamic work environment with access to world-class advisors,
and substantial upside performance participation.

Reports to the CEO.

Position Responsibility Summary:

· Work directly with customers and prospects to understand market
requirements and translate them into product functionality

· Work with cross-functional team to assist in bringing product to
market

· Develop ROI scenarios for all target segments

· Actively manage pilot deployments with customers insuring
successful meeting of developed goals

· Develop and execute strategic marketing plan and associated
tactical elements

· Monitor and evaluate competitive activity and intellectual
property for opportunities and threats.

Required Skills and Competencies - (Must Haves):

· MBA from a top 10 program

· 3 years post-MBA experience of increasing responsibility

· Have brought to market a truly innovative enterprise software
product

· Experience working with directly with customers (not through
research firms) to understand needs and define product requirements.

· Track-record of effectively leading cross-functional teams that
include software development resources

· Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills; able to influence
and foster cooperation within a working group or team

· Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to wear multiple hats

· Desire to be in the market, not in the office

· Comfortable presenting in front of small and large groups of
people

· Willingness to travel 20% of the time

Pluses - (The More the Better):

· BS in Computer Science or similar

· Execution of enterprise level programs with Oracle or SAP global
partners (e.g. Accenture, Cap Gemini, etc…)

· Understanding of the knowledge management industry

· Experience rolling out a new product on a global level

· Experience with Speech Recognition or Mobile Products

· Understanding of best in class customer support strategies

Contact Information - (Resumes in Word Format to);

Gary Wright - President – Wright Associates – High Technology Recruiting
Services

Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org - WEB
Site – www.wrightassociates.org