Senior Product Manager

Aravo Solutions, Inc. is a global leader in third-party risk management, ESG, and vendor lifecycle management solutions. Our cloud-based platform empowers organizations of all sizes, from Fortune 100 to mid-level enterprises, to streamline vendor management processes, mitigate risk, and drive strategic decision-making. We provide guidance globally for the most complex third-party networks in the world, helping them manage risk, achieve compliance, and protect their reputations.

Join us at Aravo Solutions, where we are passionate about helping companies eliminate corruption and social injustice from their extended enterprises. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, leverage the latest technologies, and contribute to shaping the future of vendor management!

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to help lead the charge in transforming our company into a product-led, agile organization. This is a pivotal role that requires a deep understanding of customer needs, a passion for innovation, and a proven track record of driving product success. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership skills, able to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams. They will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This Senior Product Manager role will be a key member of one of the Agile teams responsible for the Aravo Platform primarily focused on the stability and supportability of the Platform. The Aravo Platform is the basis for all Aravo’s Third Party Management solutions, which are designed to increase compliance and reduce risk across the enterprise (covering areas such as ESG, Data Security & Privacy, GDPR Compliance, Third-Party/Vendor Registration, Qualification & Onboarding, Anti-Bribery / Anti-Corruption, and Responsible Sourcing).

This role directly reports to the VP of Product Management and will work collaboratively to develop product roadmaps, release plans and drive the execution of the product vision and strategy for the Aravo Platform.

Aravo’s product team is growing and looking for people with creative and innovative perspectives to take us to the next level.

Key Responsibilities:

· Drive product roadmap development and prioritization based on prior SaaS experience, market trends and customer feedback to delight our customers.

· Build, manage and own product backlog, using agile methodologies to provide visibility into current execution and forward-looking projections to stakeholders.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, User Experience, Sales, Professional Services, Customer Success, Marketing, etc.) to ensure successful product launches and ongoing optimization.

· Provide guidance and mentorship to the team of Product Managers, fostering their growth and development, as well as maturing our product management practices.

· Instill a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and customer obsession.

· Champion the voice of the customer throughout the organization.

· Work with our User Experience team to define and execute user research initiatives, aimed at establishing a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points.

· Leverage data, along with customer insights, to collaborate with teams to create detailed requirements that drive product innovation and quantifiable improvement.

· Help lead the charge in transitioning the company to a product-led organization.

· Work with Product Success to develop and implement strategies to increase product adoption, engagement, and retention.

· Ensure alignment between product strategy and user experience goals.

· Foster a culture of experimentation and innovation within the product team.

· Define and execute A/B testing and other experimentation methodologies alongside our User Experience team to optimize product performance.

· Identify and pursue new product opportunities to drive growth and market leadership.

· Drive the message: think big, start small, grow fast.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree

· 5+ years of Product Management experience working with both engineering teams and customers

· Proven track record of successfully delivering B2B SaaS products, with large user populations and high levels of system configurability

· Track record of balancing feature roadmaps and backlogs with modernization

· History of using application data (metrics, logs, reporting) to drive prioritization and make risk-based decisions

· Deep understanding of user-centered design principles

· Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data to drive product decisions.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills with a high level of professionalism and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

· Experience in agile methodologies and product development lifecycle

· Experience with Jira, Confluence, MS Office Suite, and Productboard

· Ability to quickly build credibility and confidence with, Engineering, QA, Security, Support and User Experience teams

· Ideal candidates are:

· Curious and hungry to learn and contribute

· Self-motivated and independent, but can also work cohesively in a team setting

· Comfortable working with geographically dispersed teams

· Alignment with Aravo's core values and leadership principles

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Soft Skills:

· Results-oriented, customer-focused, and at ease in an environment requiring the ability to quickly and appropriately prioritize conflicting demands

· Team player eager to work closely with, learn from and mentor others while continually improving self and team, comfortable collaborating in a cross-disciplinary environment

· Innately curious about new technologies and their practical application

· Experience with Third Party Risk Management or GRC platforms

· Experience with WCAG and Accessibility standards

Why Join Us:

At Aravo Solutions, Inc., we offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to innovate, grow, and make a meaningful impact. We provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work alongside industry experts on cutting-edge projects.

• 100% Employer Paid Medical Insurance options for the Employee and Family
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Matching
• Equity Participation
• 4 Weeks of Vacation
• Fully Stocked Kitchens
• Company-Sponsored Charitable Day of Giving Events
• ......and many more!

Aravo Solutions Inc. is registered as an employer in many, but not all, states. If an applicant is not in or able to work from a state where Aravo Solutions Inc. is registered, they may not be eligible for employment. The eligible states include: FL, GA, MA, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, AND WA.