Company: Gerber Collision & Glass

WELCOME TO GERBER COLLISION & GLASS
 
Our Team Members Drive Us! Gerber Collision & Glass is one of the largest collision repair companies in North America. With $2+ billion in sales, over 800 locations and growing, our 10,000+ team members across the United States and Canada are passionate about delivering our goal to WOW Every Customer and Be the Best! 
 
We invite you to join our team. Gerber offers a great place to launch and grow careers. As we continue to grow, we have endless opportunities for you to grow with us. 
 
Gerber Collision & Glass recognizes, values and welcomes all applicants with unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.
 

Job Description:

Please note: This is a hybrid position located in our corporate headquarters in Elmhurst, IL with the expectation of 2-3x per week in office

The Manager, Product Management is responsible for the lifecycle of new technology products or feature enhancements. Researches and develops the roadmap for new products or feature enhancements and plans and oversees the product lifecycle. Gathers insights from stakeholders and the marketplace to understand needs, new technologies, and trends in the market. Guides the conceptualization, requirements gathering, specification creation, release, and implementation processes. Ensures that product delivery schedules and tasks related to all aspects of product development are coordinated with stakeholders to successfully release new products on time and within budget. 

Key Job Responsibilities (up to a maximum of 10 and add % of time working in responsibility)

Perform as a “working leader” managing a team of product owners and business analysts while having ownership of at least one software product as a product manager.Create and maintain a roadmap of features and enhancements for multiple areasMaintain high degree of job knowledge and subject matter expertise in multiple assigned areasEngages with software end users via interviews, site visits, and other forms of user researchFacilitate change adoption and business readiness for new features and products; including creating and facilitating training content as necessaryCollaborate with cross functional internal teams to ensure new product initiatives are delivered with alignment from all key stakeholdersProvide regular data driven analysis and recommendations to iterate and improve the products and features for multiple assigned areasCreate and submit project and user story requests for assigned areasAssist in the design of technical solutions to satisfy desired business outcomes and support testing of developed featuresAdheres to and suggests and implements improvements to product management standards & practices, including using Agile methodologyEstablishes positive working relationships with team, department, and key stakeholdersManage business analysts and product owners in a matrixed environmentConducts competitive research on assigned areaAssists with managing product portfolio strategy and roadmap for their assigned areasAssists in company-wide prioritization and resource allocation
 

Education and/or Experience Required (including certifications; if experience is required, add years of experience needed)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent6+ years related business experience4+ years experience as a product owner or manager4+ years experience with supporting/facilitating projects for cloud based technology4+ years experience with agile3+ years experience managing peopleAdvanced understanding of Project Life Cycle management controlsAgile Product Owner Certification preferred

Required Skills/Abilities 

Excellent written communication skillsExcellent verbal communication skillsExcellent presentation skillsExcellent, demonstrated ability to identify risks to project schedules and organization readiness for planned changes across multiple areasStrong data analysis skills, including experience with SQL or other query techniquesFunctional knowledge of multiple business & technology areas across teamsExcellent, demonstrated ability to identify, suggest, and implement solutions for process or technology improvementsExperience with Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologiesAbility to manage and delegate work as part of a team in a matrix environment

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Benefits That Drive Your Success
Gerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week6 paid holidays annuallyMedical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1401(k) Retirement Plan with company matchEmployer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life InsuranceAdditional Voluntary Life InsuranceContinuing Education OpportunitiesFree Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annuallyAnnual Voluntary Uniform Stipend

Gerber Collision & Glass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration, prohibited by law or by contract.

About Us
Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.

Compensation Details:

$160,000 - $190,000 / Year

Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience. 

Supplemental Pay: 

This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.

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