Commercial Software Product Manager

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Commercial Product Manager/Owner to join our team.  You will drive market success, profitability, and the lifecycle of a software product by bridging user needs with business goals. Key duties include defining product strategy and roadmaps, conducting market & competitor research, setting pricing, and collaborating with engineering, sales, and marketing teams for launches. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage a high-performing team, providing directions, feedback, and development opportunities to ensure alignment with company objectives and support professional growth.
• Oversee timesheet approval and time-off requests, ensuring proper resource allocation and team coordination.
• Participate in the hiring process, evaluating candidates, and making hiring recommendations.
• Ensure the team adheres to company policies and maintains high standards of work quality.

Responsibilities:

• Define the long-term product vision, roadmap, and business strategy to achieve commercial success.
• Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and define requirements.
• Work with engineering and design teams to prioritize features, define specifications, and ensure high-quality, scalable releases.
• Go-to-Market (GTM): Define pricing, licensing models, and positioning strategies, working with marketing for product launches and promotion.
• Track product KPIs (adoption, usage, revenue) based on data to improve profitability.
• Act as the subject matter expert, communicating with sales, legal, and executive leadership to align on goals.
• Apply technology and other industry expertise to identify new product opportunities.
• Recommend product development strategies.
• Provide periodic publications on behalf of the company – (Whitepapers, Blogs, etc.)
• Provide job descriptions and hiring strategies for full-time, part-time, 1099, and subcontractor resources as needed.
• Support the Business Development Team in the development of sales strategies and participate in sales events as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial applications.
  • Managing cost and scheduling through the budget process.
• 5+ years of experience integrating IT software systems.
• Demonstrated experience in the ability to bring innovative products to market.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration or a related field.
• Leading a team of 10 people or less.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applied knowledge in agile software development.
• Commercial software product sales.
• Ability to translate business goals into technical requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate product strategy, roadmap and technical architecture.

Creating an Environment of Respect and Opportunity:

At JMA Resources, we value the many paths people take to develop their skills and expertise, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Your qualifications may come from a variety of experiences, including formal education, certifications, professional development, mentorship, hands-on work, or a unique combination of these. We encourage you to share the distinctive journey that has prepared you for this role during your interviews.

Location & Commitments:

• Position: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  • ☒ Onsite at our office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
• Travel Requirements: May be required
• Location Preference: Prefer candidates within a 50-mile radius of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
• Work Hours: A typical workday consists of eight hours, totaling a forty-hour workweek. We understand that there may be times when employees will need to adjust their work hours due to client needs or personal reasons. To help balance these demands, we offer some flexibility in work schedules.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee recognition programs and company events.

JMA Resources is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a workforce with an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training, are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, physical or mental disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or protected veteran status. 

At JMA Resources, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all qualified individuals. We provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities to ensure equal access throughout the application and hiring process. If you need assistance or require an accommodation, please reach out to Amy Foy, VP of Employee Experience, at afoy@jmares.com.  

JMA Resources participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.