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List:       security-jobs
Subject:    Senior Product Manager, MetaFrame Password - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
From:       Lorna Pattison <apply.job () accenture ! com>
Date:       2003-08-29 3:17:41
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Accenture HR Services, a leader in Human Resources Outsourcing, is working 
with a major high tech software development client in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  
Located just 15 minutes from the beach, this innovative company offers 
enhanced benefits as well as some great work environment perks, including 
an on-site gym, game room and car wash.  Competitive salaries and full 
relocation will be provided for the ideal candidate.  Available 
opportunities are outlined below.

The Product Manager is the driving force behind the inception, planning, 
development and delivery of new products to market. The Product manager 
works to manage the complete life cycle of all product aspects including 
definition, introduction and product/program areas to ensure overall 
business success with products distributed worldwide.

The Product Manager position is a key strategic position. Product Managers 
must develop a careful balance of future vision, near term opportunities, 
customer requirements, business savvy and management of day-to-day product 
issues. The customer set varies from R&D to other marketing functions, 
executives, channel, end users and business partners. We seek an 
individual that provides an entrepreneurial focus on helping to lead the 
company into a new technology and product direction. The product 
management function requires an important balance between business and 
technology thought leadership to help guide the company. The position is 
very dynamic and the individual must be comfortable with frequent multi-
tasking between technical, business, strategic, marketing and planning 
activities. 

The Sr. Product Manager , MetaFrame Password Manager will be responsible 
for the championing the introduction of a high volume single sign-on 
product.  Familiarity with the security “3A” market space is essential 
background.  Understanding of existing single sign-on alternatives and 
their functionality is highly desirable.  A strong cross-functional 
understanding of delivering a product to market is critical for this early 
lifecycle offering. Prior product management experience and direct 
ownership of volume-based software products is a prerequisite.

Essential job functions include: 
•	Product Planning documentation 
•	Business Plans
•	Product Requirements Documentation 
•	Internal/external roadmaps 
•	Customer and market research 
•	Interface with Engineering to ensure timely development 
•	Interface with other departments and channels to ensure 
availability of all necessary materials and content for Introduction, 
training and ongoing sales 
•	Manage the product(s) over their entire lifecycle 
•	Contribute to the strategic direction of the company 
•	Participate in the development of sales tools, training, 
demonstration programs and sales literature 

Qualifications:

The Sr. Product Manager , MetaFrame Password Manager will be responsible 
for the championing the introduction of a high volume single sign-on 
product.  Familiarity with the security “3A” market space is essential 
background.  Understanding of existing single sign-on alternatives and 
their functionality is highly desirable.  A strong cross-functional 
understanding of delivering a product to market is critical for this early 
lifecycle offering. Prior product management experience and direct 
ownership of volume-based software products is a prerequisite.

Candidate proficiency in Internet access vehicles, security, Windows NT, 
general Microsoft product experience, and directory infrastructure are all 
considered important areas of background for this position. 

•	5 + years of experience as a Senior Product Manager 
•	Thorough understanding of security concepts and products 
•	Multi-tiered channel sales model 
•	Helpful background in Web programming tools and technology; Portal 
Solutions; Content or document management; Single sign-on security; Team 
collaboration (synchronous and/or asynchronous); Enterprise search engines 
•	Excellent leadership, negotiation & persuasion skills 
•	Able to work with R&D to define and make product trade off's 
•	Ability to document ideas in plans, Proposed Business Plans 
(PBO’s) and Products Requirements Documentation (PRD’s) 
•	Forecasting, competitive positioning and financial return on 
investment 
•	Computer and software proficiency (Windows and/or UNIX 
applications) 
•	BSCS, MIS BSEE, BS or equivalent required, MBA helpful 

Submit resume to apply.job@accenture.com.
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