Sphera

Enterprise sustainability management software, data, consulting

Manager – Product Management

Product ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote in USARemote

About the Job

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to verify U.S. employment eligibility using Form I-9 is required.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and Common Access Card is required.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a technology-related field is required; equivalent work experience may substitute for education.
At least 10 years of experience in a software organization is required, preferably in software development.
Ability to pass a drug test is required.
A six-month trial or probationary period may be required.
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience is required.
Extensive user interface design experience is required.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.
Ability to assess product opportunities through market research and client feedback, and develop market sizing, pricing, costing, and return-on-investment analysis is required.
Negotiation skills are required.
Data analysis skills are required.
Written and verbal communication skills are required.
Presentation skills to present to and persuade large and diverse audiences are required.
Ability to envision, document, and clearly communicate end-to-end solutions is required.
Skill in creating process flows and swim lane diagrams in Visio is required.
Ability to build relationships with business and technical team members and managers is required.
Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Ownership and accountability for delivering planned results are required.
Attention to detail is required.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment is required.
Ability to understand the business impact and business value of technical solutions is required.
Ability to learn client-specific processes, terminology, systems, and requirements across business groups is required.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders is required.

Responsibilities

Work with key project stakeholders and customers to understand the overall business vision for a project and translate it into actionable objectives.
Serve as a communication conduit between business and technical communities by interpreting and translating business needs into technical requirements.
Understand and document requirements from multiple stakeholders and conceptualize solutions.
Develop a deep understanding of current systems and processes, and analyze the impact of changes as new solutions are introduced.
Collaborate directly with business owners, sales, quality assurance, and development teams.
Collaborate with other business systems analysts to manage interdependencies across the product suite.
Assist in developing and validating test plans.
Develop and provide product presentations and training to existing and potential customers.
Maintain working knowledge of Sphera’s HMMS Suite application.
Coordinate work with software developers, quality assurance, and project teams in drafting user stories and related documentation.
Complete training courses identified by Sphera or the government site as essential to job performance, which may include HMMS Suite training, Sphera Corporation training, and government-required training.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with tools and methodologies specific to the assigned product line(s) is preferred.
Experience managing products involving large-scale data-driven applications is preferred.
Experience in data analysis is preferred.
Experience with project development methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or Extreme is preferred.
Experience working with the Department of Defense is a plus.
Knowledge of environmental and/or logistics processes is a plus.

Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.

Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.

We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.

Key Requirements:

U.S. Citizen
Ability to verify U.S. employment eligibility using Form I-9
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and Common Access Card
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a technology related field. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education.
Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a software organization, preferably in software development.
Ability pass a drug test
Six-month trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the levels of knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform the job at acceptable standards.

Prefer experience in working with tools and methodologies specific to the product line(s) assigned.
Prefer experience in managing products involving large scale data-driven applications.
Prefer experience in data analysis.
Demonstrated leadership/supervisory experience.
Extensive user interface design experience.
Advanced knowledge of MS Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to assess product opportunities through market research and client feedback to develop market sizing, pricing, costing, and ROI analysis
Experience with project development methodology (i.e.. Agile, Waterfall, Extreme) preferred
Negotiation skills
Data analysis skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Presentation skills to present to and persuade large and diverse audiences
Ability to envision, document and clearly communicate end-to-end solutions.
Skilled in creating process flows and swim lane diagrams in Visio.
Ability to forge relationships with various business and technical team members and managers.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability to deliver planned results
Extremely detail-oriented
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
Aptitude to understand business impact and business value of technical solutions.
Experience working with Department of Defense is a plus.
Knowledge of Environmental and/or Logistics Processes is a plus.

Major Duties:

Work with key project stakeholders and the customer to understand the overall business vision for a project and translate that into actionable objectives.
Provide a communication conduit between the business and technical community by interpreting and translating business needs into technical requirements.
Comprehend and document requirements from multiple stakeholders and conceptualize solutions.
Develop deep understanding of current systems and processes and analyze impact of changes as new solutions are introduced to the environment.
Collaborate directly with business owners, sales, QA, and development teams.
Collaborate with other BSAs to manage inter-dependencies across the product suite.
Assist in developing and validating test plans.
Develop and provide product presentations and/or training to existing customer, and potential customers.

Specific Job Duties:

Have a working knowledge of Sphera’s HMMS Suite application.
Be effective in problem solving.
Coordinate work with software developers, QA and project teams in drafting User Stories and related documentation.
Other duties as assigned.
Travel may be required.

Client Services Capabilities:

Strong customer service orientation
Ability to learn client specific processes, terminology, systems, and unique requirements by various business groups.
Sense of urgency due to cross functional and fast-moving nature of operations, Big picture thinking, prioritization (comfortable with multi-tasking)
Ability to work independently as well as cross-functionally, with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

Work is generally performed inside an office environment.

Training:

The individual may be required to complete training courses identified by Sphera and/or the government site as essential to job performance and may include (but not limited to) the following:

HMMS Suite Training
Sphera Corporation Training
Government Required Training

Pay:

$127,000.00 - $203,000.00 + Eligible for Variable Compensation Plan

Commensurate with relevant qualifications and experience

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Life and Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Flexible Working Schedule

Sphera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application or recruiting process, please email us at [email protected] to make your request. To help us best respond, please include your name and the position you are applying for in your message.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

About the Company

Sphera

Enterprise sustainability management software, data, consulting

Sphera provides an enterprise-level sustainability platform that combines software, data, and consulting for EHS&S, operational risk, product stewardship, and supply chain transparency. Its core SpheraCloud SaaS integrates modules like regulatory reporting, incident management, chemical management, and carbon accounting to track environmental performance and manage risks across a company’s value chain. The company differentiates itself by offering a comprehensive, integrated solution built through strategic acquisitions that broaden capabilities and global reach, serving thousands of customers in dozens of countries. Its goal is to help organizations meet complex regulatory requirements, improve ESG outcomes, and make transparent, risk-aware decisions across their operations and supply chains.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $1.4B
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2016

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