Product Manager - License Sales & Management

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

 

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Urbandale  
Function: Product and Process Mgmt (CA)
Title: Product Manager - License Sales & Management - 115450 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Product Manager - License Sales & Management located in Urbandale, IA, you will:

 

• Defining and delivering products, services, and systems that meet customer and dealer needs by selecting the best possible approach.
• Bringing deep customer, dealer, and business process understanding to your partnership with engineering, customer support, marketing, etc. as you define and prioritize solutions.
• Analyzing specific problems and issues to find the best solutions, which could be technical or professional in nature.
• Validating that solution requirements meet customer (internal and external) needs.
• Define product direction to guide the development work of 1-2 scrum team(s).
• Product focus will be on the products such as our License tool in Operations Center where dealers and customers manage licensed technology products.

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

 

     

• Knowledge of systems and tools used to enable commerce with dealers and customers.
• Understanding of basic accounting concepts, such as revenue recognition.
• Understanding of policies, regulations, and legal frameworks associated with data collection, storage, and use.
• Prior product management experience with technology based products.
• Product marketing, ECAP, product management, project management, or similar experience.
• Understanding of agile development processes and methodologies
• Excellent verbal and writer communication with emphasis on persuasive communication, tact, and negotiation.
• Ability to analyze, define, and lead discussions to determine the business requirements and technical solutions.
• Action oriented to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Knowledge of precision technologies, products, and solutions, along with sales and support strategies.

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Knowledge of go to market strategies including licensing advanced software for precision technologies.
• Knowledge/experience with StellarSupport™ or subscriptions or software as a service systems.
• Knowledge/experience with Operations Center or Dealer Business System Technologies
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data and analytics to identify opportunities and solve problems.

Education

 

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

 

• Bachelor’s University Degree (4 years or equivalent) in Engineering, Technology, Agricultural Sciences or Agribusiness

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and t