Product Consultant

Stride is an Agile software development consultancy in NYC. We embed and colocate with tech teams (like Plated, The Daily Beast, Equinox, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gust, Intent Media) to help you be your best. Think of us as Agile SWAT teams. We partner highly skilled Agile developers with your dev team.

A Stride Product Consultant’s primary job is to help unite teams around a shared vision, work more efficiently, and ship software that delights users and delivers business value as quickly as possible in an iterative manner. Stride product consultants emphasize a user-centered approach in the vein of Lean UX, Human Centered Design, and Design Thinking. They also have a focus on delivery and the know-how to plan projects for the highest likelihood of success. Stride Product Consultants are expected to work closely with Product Managers, Software Engineers, Designers, Domain Experts and Product Stakeholders.

* Help to define user stories, participate in iteration planning, lead/participate in sprint retrospectives, track team velocity, and lead release planning meetings. * Establish a shared vision across the company by building consensus on priorities leading to product execution * Integrate usability studies, research and market analysis into product requirements to enhance user satisfaction * A/B test, UI/UX wireframe, and define product roll-out strategy

* You have 4+ years experience working as a Product Manager, Software Engineer, Designer, or Startup Founder and you can show examples of work that you’ve shipped * You have the technical skillset to talk shop and work closely with Stride Consultant Developers * You have an emotional IQ that is off the charts which translates into deep understanding and empathy for users * You have excellent written and oral communication skills * You have demonstrated the ability to lead teams and work cross-functionally in a highly collaborative environment * You know how to determine if a meeting is necessary and how to run it efficiently with defined goals * You have the ability to quickly build rapport and gain the respect and cooperation of both technology and business leaders while being incessantly customer-focused * You’re able to deal with ambiguity * You’re action-oriented and driven to achieve results in a positive manner, displaying ethical behavior, integrity, and building trust at all times * You’re a hands-on “player-coach” who inspires and motivates high levels of performance in others * You have a wonderful ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences