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IT Product Manager in San Jose, CA

IT Product Manager Job Description

A product manager develops, implements and manages a strategy for an organization’s product(s). This professional is involved in the product life cycle from conception through development and marketing to implementation. The role requires a blend of business and marketing talent combined with IT knowledge. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be able to deal effectively with both IT and business/sales professionals, and must see the “big picture” in terms of the product life cycle. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in computer science or business, plus five or more years of experience in software product management. For some product manager jobs, an MBA is highly desirable.

Typical IT product manager duties:

Coordinating software engineers and developers to define product requirementsWorking with sales and marketing to define customer needs, market potential, competitive analysis, and marketing strategyWriting product information materials to brief sales personnel on product features and benefitsAssisting with trade show presentations of the product

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Salary for IT Product Manager in San Jose, CA
150810 - 219450
25th percentile
150810
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
186450
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
219450
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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