Senior Product Manager, Claris

Overview

Sunnyvale, California, United States Marketing

Claris International Inc. (formerly FileMaker) is the creator of world’s leading Workplace Innovation Platform, offering a suite of tools that empower problem solvers to drive digital transformation in businesses large and small. The company has more than 1 million active users globally across SMBs and the Fortune 500. The Claris product management team is looking for a Senior Product Manager with a passion for delivering delightful experiences and independently drive projects towards completion. The person in this role, will help to drive strategy, roadmap and direction setting for our development platform that allows the creation of customized applications to solve any business problem, faster and more efficiently. It is a great opportunity to work on critical strategy initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced team!

Description

Product Managers in our organization sit at the intersection of software development, design, and business strategy. We shape high-level product goals but also get our hands dirty. On an average day, you might pitch a concept to senior leadership, create a launch plan with marketing, work with designers and researchers to conduct user interviews or concept tests, conceptualize a new feature, analyze usage data, and/or contribute to the overall company strategy. We have ultimate responsibility for understanding our client needs, influencing business strategy, prioritize product features, and collaborating with engineering to develop our products.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Claris' development tools.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and customer success, to ensure successful product delivery and adoption.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user feedback to inform product decisions and identify new opportunities.
• Develop detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to guide the engineering team.
• Prioritize product features and enhancements based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.
• Advocate for the needs and preferences of our users, ensuring that our products are intuitive, powerful, and delightful to use.
• Monitor key product metrics, analyze performance, and iterate on the product to achieve business goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in driving the development of products, with a strong focus on rapid application development platforms and related technologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of the FileMaker platform and its ecosystem

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree is a plus as is a technical background
• Proven track record of successfully managing and launching complex software products.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas through written and/or verbal communication to internal stakeholders, partners, and customers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven experience in leading design, feature breakdown and projects/products from inception to shipped software
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for technology and a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to conceptualize and drive complex projects with competing priorities, multiple stakeholders, and quick timelines
• Strong experience with shipping software incrementally following agile practices, with Scrum being preferred

Compensation and Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $172,100 and $258,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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