Sr. Product Analyst (14357) - Growing Technology Company

NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data that enables navigation and location-based platforms globally.  We supply this comprehensive data to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping/traffic applications and government and business solutions.  NAVTEQ data is the cornerstone of a myriad of location-based solutions that enhance mobile consumers’ access to location information. Helping our customers connect effectively to mobile consumers is an exciting, daily challenge at NAVTEQ.

Customers rely on NAVTEQ digital map information for use in their applications because of its accuracy, detail and completeness. And they rely on NAVTEQ as their trusted collaborator to help them get their location–based products to market as quickly and efficiently as possible.

We are currently looking for a Sr. Product Analyst – 14357 in Chicago, IL.

Position Summary:

NAVTEQ Connected Services is recruiting a Sr. Product Analyst for Consumer Products group, responsible for defining and successfully executing consumer facing web product solutions. The Sr. Product Analyst will have worldwide product responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the product management for one or more products in close cooperation with the product marketing, product development,  product support and other NAVTEQ organizations
• Lead the creation of product management documents (functional, marketing and business) as part of a gated product management process
• Take responsibility for collecting, prioritizing and communicating product requirements, documenting and communicating to the appropriate teams.
• Product life-cycle management
• Monitoring of product  updates and maintenance
• Management of business relationships with partners and suppliers along the value chain

Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s preferred

·         3 - 5 years experience in product management and high availability/reliability systems in a mobile environment

·         Must be able to manage multiple projects with complex dependencies within a rapid development environment

·         Advanced understanding of the mobile marketplace

·         Excellent written and communications skills for multiple audiences

·         Understand the challenges involved in working simultaneously on multiple projects with aggressive schedules and dynamic requirements

·         Must possess strong attention to detail and the capacity to work independently.

·         Travel required: 15-25%

NAVTEQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V