- Experience in product development with advanced education and practical knowledge
- Apply technical expertise to develop products, mentor juniors, manage projects, and influence tactical decisions
Job Summary
Product Development is responsible for the technical aspects of building a product. It involves creating and bringing new products to the market. It involves all activities and stages required to transform an idea or concept into a tangible and marketable product. Product development encompasses research and development, prototyping, testing, coding, designing and iterating on the product's features and functionalities.
Responsibilities
- Professional stream includes those who are individual contributors with main emphasis on applying technical/discipline knowledge rather than managing people to achieve results - although coaching/mentoring less experienced staff, informal supervisory responsibilities, or overseeing work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and program are common.
- Individual work ranges from setting objectives and delivering on own work responsibilities to being a leading expert within a given field and influencing long term tactical decisions of the organization.
- Progression within this stream reflects increasing depth of qualified knowledge, project management capability, and the ability to influence others.
- A colleague at this level works independently within defined boundaries and guidelines in a specific area but will need supervision and support on more complex tasks.
- Knowledge is required for the application of practical methods and techniques, work procedures and processes.
- Solutioning is through a choice between known alternatives, within the area of expertise and the leader will evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the solution.
- The job requires previous work experience in a related area, or practical knowledge obtained via advanced education.
- Leaders at this level manage employees day-to-day and set priorities to ensure task completion.