Product Manager
Cornerstone OnDemand is looking for a passionate and driven Product Manager (PM) to help improve existing products and create new products in the Talent Management space. The PM will build and improve existing products and develop new product initiatives based on customer feedback and market conditions. The PM will translate requirements and feedback into functional specifications for development. Candidates must have strong communication and writing skills as well as the ability to interface with all groups in the company. Responsibilities will include speaking with customers, analysts, and prospects to communicate product vision and direction. The PM must possess the desire to constantly learn, have strong analytical skills, the ability to think outside the box and a unique blend of business and technical savvy.
Responsibilities
- Oversee product planning and project management of the product lifecycle from concept to release.
- Prioritize and gather requirements from customers and prospects.
- Solve complex problems across multiple industries and clients.
- Analyze and research broader market trends, competitors, and industry analyst feedback.
- Research technology and trends of Web 2.0 applications.
- Gather input and feedback from all teams including Development, Account Services, Consulting, Marketing, Sales, and Subject Matter Experts.
- Adapt requirements and feedback into full functional specifications for development.
- Lead cross functionality project teams to ensure new solutions meet customer requirements and commitments.
- Present new product initiatives and vision to customers, prospects, and industry analysts.
Required Skills and Experience
- GPA: 3.0 +.
- 1 – 3 years experience.
- Desire to work in a fast paced dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication, writing, and presenting skills.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
- Strong Adobe Photoshop and User Interface skills.
- Ability to understand technical concepts and web applications.
- Ability to brainstorm, think outside the box, and turn to others for guidance and feedback.
- Experience in consumer/web applications or product/project management a plus.
- Background in technology is a plus.
We work hard. Cornerstone OnDemand is a place where you will work with cool, smart, driven and innovative people. We share a vision and strive to revolutionize human capital development through our world class talent management software.
We play hard. At Cornerstone, we understand there is more to you than your job title. So let us get to know you at our monthly happy hours or team get-togethers. If sports are your thing, come and play on our championship-winning basketball and kickball teams, or maybe just attend a Lakers or King’s game with our Premier Staples Center seats. From our holiday party to our anniversary event, we are big on celebrating and we want you to be a part of that.
Excellent Benefits
Health – Free health insurance coverage - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits
Food - Fresh Fruit or Bagels for Breakfast, Free lunch Fridays, and food at all other times*
Vacation / Time Off - 2 weeks’ vacation, plus Birthday off, plus sick days, flexible work schedule available
Other - Flexible spending benefits, gym membership, 401K, annual performance review, Stock Options, 2 monitors and state of the art tools and technology, open and collaborative work space, waterfront view of the Santa Monica beach
About Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ:CSOD) is a global leader of cloud-based talent management software solutions. 8.2 million users across 180 countries rely on Cornerstone to maximize their potential, develop their skills and foster new levels of collaboration. Cornerstone empowers some of the world’s leading organizations, such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts, The Neiman Marcus Group, Save the Children, Turner Broadcasting System, Virgin Media and Pinkberry, to engage their workforces and leverage people performance for greater business results.
Cornerstone OnDemand is also committed to empowering communities around the globe by improving access to education and opportunities through the Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation.