Product Manager(Utilities)Business Analyst/Architect

Job Description

*Work as part of a team that acts as the central resource and driving force for the design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing of product(s) as they move from conception to distribution. Organize interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget.As a member of the product development division, you will define product specifications and or strategy. Gather and analyze information to define product specifications and review design specifications. Communicate product strategy and functionality. Initiate and foster relationships with other groups. Review product documentation and collateral. Ensure successful product releases based on corporate priorities.Duties and tasks are varied and complex, needing independent judgment. Fully competent in own area of expertise. May have project lead role and or supervise lower level personnel. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 4 years of software engineering or related experience., *UGBU is the Global Business Unit responsible for the Utilities vertical. The UGBU product management work primarily revolves around unifying the strengths of strategy, marketing, and technicalities to achieve common business target and is responsible for setting directions for the products owned and managed by the UGBU, as well as assisting the sales force to achieve optimal results.This position is to work as part of the overall Product Management team, specifically responsible for creating and documenting business processes featuring Oracle Utility applications and integrated solutions, concentrating on WAM and ODM solutions. Responsibilities include creation and maintenance to be business process models available off-the-shelf for customers. These models represent individual Oracle Utility Products and Productized integrated solutions and known as Utilities Reference Models. The position requires to work as part of a global team in collaboration with product, consulting and sales personnel.The successful candidate should be a self-motivated individual who can learn fast, be a good team player with strong interpersonal skills, however capable to work independently. The position requires very good written and verbal communication skills. Key Responsibilities :

• create and document Business Processes which includes business process models, associated process description, list of available product configuration elements, and be fully responsible for final deliverables
• responsibilities could span on more than one product line s processes, however, dealing only with one product line at the time
• analyze requirements and work with documentation including product documentation and designs
• work closely with Subject Matter Experts from Delivery Organization and Product Managers and Product Development to ensure that information provided in the documentation is correct, complete and presented in most appropriate manner
• review teammates work and provide feedback
• Maintain existing Utilities Reference Models for Product lines and Solutions and incorporate required changes allowing align new application capabilities with documented Business Processes
• collaborate with product QA and provide required materials to test business process
• assist Team Lead to identify the scope of changes and provide input about potential new processes or modifications of existing processes for new Product releases

Experience/skills/knowledge

• experience in Utilities Industry( 5+ years), good understanding of Utility business, working for Oracle Utilities, a Utility or at a client site
• business process modelling and design experience ( 1+years)
• experience creating business models using BPMN and/or UML
• proficient at use of Microsoft Office products including Visio and Word
• technical background (knowledge of systems architecture, databases, programming) preferred
• experience in designing and implementing business applications preferred
• knowledge of Oracle Utilities Applications preferred
• global experience preferred
• consulting engagement experience preferred
• strong analytical skills
• excellent interpersonal skills
• good English written and verbal communication skills
• quick learner, self starter, self motivator
• a f ine eye for details (care with wording, document formatting, following standards, etc.)

Attitudes/Attributes/Exposure(Desired):

• ability to work flexible hours (different time zones)
• ability to work under pressure
• ability to accept constructive criticism

Keyskills :
customer relationsmicrosoft office business processproduct strategy analytical skillsproduct management product developmentanaly