[NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: APH Position Opening - Technical Innovations Product Manager

Thu Nov 2 20:08:34 UTC 2023

below is a job posting from a pH. This could be an excellent job
opportunity for someone qualified and with the appropriate skills. See
below.

sheri

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From: Lee Huffman <lhuffman at aph.org>
Date: Wed, Nov 1, 2023 at 3:04 PM
Subject: APH Position Opening - Technical Innovations Product Manager
To: slk8332015 at gmail.com <slk8332015 at gmail.com>

It was good talking with you this afternoon!

Attached, please find the latest APH job posting. It would be great if you
could share it with NFB of WV members.

I will also continue to share new APH job postings which can be done
remotely. It would be great for APH to find new staff members from WV.

Best,

Lee

<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1839+Frankfort+Avenue+%0D%0A+Louisville,+KY+40206?entry=gmail&source=g>

Lee Huffman

*APH Huntington*, Senior Strategist

Accessible Technology and Community Outreach

American Printing House for the Blind

1839 Frankfort Avenue
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1839+Frankfort+Avenue+%0D%0A+Louisville,+KY+40206?entry=gmail&source=g>

Louisville, KY 40206
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1839+Frankfort+Avenue+%0D%0A+Louisville,+KY+40206?entry=gmail&source=g>

Office Phone: 502-899-2362

Mobile Phone: 304-634-1120

Thank You for Supporting APH
<https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E193010&id=37>

www.aph.org

*[image: American Printing House Logo]*

*From:* Ryan Ward <rward at aph.org>
*Sent:* Tuesday, October 31, 2023 5:17 PM
*Subject:* Position Opening - Technical Innovations Product Manager

*[image: A logo with text on it Description automatically generated]*

*Technical Innovations Product Manager*
Who is American Printing House for the Blind?

Since 1858, the American Printing House for the Blind has operated in
Louisville, Kentucky as the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating
accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and
independent living products and services for people who are blind and low
vision.

There’s no other place like it.  Creating things that make a real
difference in people’s lives is what we do.

*Mission:* A world leader in empowering people who are blind or low vision
by providing accessible and innovative products, materials, and services
for lifelong success.

*ABIDE:* Here at the American Printing House for the Blind, we live by the
motto, “Welcome Everyone”.  Many modern organizations value diversity and
inclusion: we choose to go further, understanding that more must be done to
foster a sense of belonging in our institution.  To that end, we are
committed to advancing accessibility and belonging, as well as inclusion,
diversity, and equity in all aspects of our workspace, and to enriching our
company with our distinct life experiences.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Technology Innovation, the
Technical Innovations Product Manager will be responsible for the next
generation product vision for many of APH’s technology endeavors.  The
successful candidate will be responsible for product management, planning,
and execution throughout product lifecycles, including gathering and
prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product
vision, and working closely with all stakeholders to ensure customer
satisfaction and business goals are met.  The Technical Innovations Product
Manager will be responsible for guiding the roadmap for multiple product
lines simultaneously, keeping inclusive design at the core of what they do.

This is a hybrid position for applicants in Kentucky and Southern Indiana,
remote for all other states.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

   - Collaborate seamlessly with APH product managers and staff, partner
   vendors and subject-matter experts, and others in the field to balance and
   leverage partnership opportunities with the goal of creating innovative and
   exciting new products, coordinating valuable and valid field tests and / or
   expert reviews.
   - Serve as a thought leader in the field on a national and international
   level, conducting interviews, creating podcasts, and writing blogs and
   articles with the goal of raising APH’s prominence on a global scale.
   Represent APH at conferences through attendance, presentations, and support
   of APH’s exhibition of products.  Perform product trainings and webinars as
   needed.
   - Work with international partners and distribution networks to increase
   APH’s brand and product recognition globally.
   - Communicate clearly and respectfully to a variety of stakeholders both
   within and outside of APH.  Solicit product feedback and ideas from
   customers and experts using various product research methods such as focus
   groups and surveys; build relationships with customers and experts in the
   field of blindness and low vision.
   - Write clear product use cases; work collaboratively across APH and
   partner resources to ensure those use cases are understood and developed
   into specifications according to user needs.  Must be comfortable making
   educated product change decisions when necessary.
   - Coordinate the development of multiple projects containing a varied
   product portfolio using proven product management skills.  Define the
   product use cases, collaborating across departments to define product
   specifications, developing and meeting project timelines, and managing the
   scope of projects and development costs.
   - Track mainstream market trends and identify where APH can take
   advantage of new and emerging technology to create new, inclusive products
   for the classroom and beyond.
   - Suggest new products and product lines using market research and focus
   groups to justify prioritizing such new initiatives.
   - Inform product strategy by analyzing the competitive sales landscape
   and trends, providing feedback in the development and maintenance of
   product roadmaps, and defining changing user scenarios.
   - Ensure all technology products are within safety and compliance
   guidelines set by APH.

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements

   - Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred.  May
   substitute education for 3–5 years of industry experience.
   - Experience in leading teams; effective oral and written communication,
   compromise, and internal and external collaboration skills while ensuring
   successful completion of projects.  Must be user-focused and a tremendous
   problem solver.
   - Demonstrated success and passion for developing and launching high
   quality and innovative products and experiences.  Experienced with the
   stage-gate process.
   - Solid understanding of the braille code, tactile graphics needs, and
   in-class general education curriculums to identify where accessibility gaps
   are present is preferred.
   - Experience with screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA) and braille
   translation software (e.g., BrailleBlaster, Duxbury).
   - Understand the needs for both students and teachers in the classroom
   and during virtual instruction.  Knowledgeable of basic educational
   principles and concepts.
   - Interested in the science, technology, engineering, art, and math
   (STEAM) needs of blind and low vision students to ensure they can perform
   at the same level as their sighted classmates.
   - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel,
   PowerPoint, and Outlook.  Must have working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat,
   Internet browsers, virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom), and assistive
   technologies.
   - Proven experience using bug and backlog tracking software such as
   Redmine, Jira, etc.
   - Must be willing to travel 3–4 weeks per year.

Compensation and Benefits

*Pay Grade:* 9 | $60,000 – $75,000 | Salary is negotiable dependent upon
experience.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

   - Accessible, Diverse, and Inclusive Workforce
   - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
   - Health Insurance covered at 80% for employees – plans include family
   planning benefits
   - HSA Plan and FSA Plan – both include company contribution!
   - Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
   - Health and Well-being initiatives
   - 401(k) Plans with company match and immediate vesting
   - Company provided Short Term Disability
   - Basic Life Insurance at no cost to employees
   - Voluntary Life Insurance with Accidental Death and Disability
   - 4 weeks PTO
   - 11 Paid Holidays
   - Educational Assistance and Professional Development Opportunities
   - Optional Hybrid Work Schedule
   - Voluntary Pet Insurance

How to Apply

*After informing their supervisor, APH employees may apply for open
positions if they have completed six (6) months of active service in their
current position and are performing in a satisfactory manner.  *

*To apply:* Login to Paycom, click on “Job Opportunities” under “Company
Information”, and scroll to find the position.  If you have trouble
accessing the application through Paycom, please contact Ryan Ward at
rward at aph.org.

*APH is a drug-free workplace.   An offer of employment is conditioned upon
successfully passing a drug screening test.*

*American Printing House for the Blind provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibiting
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to disability
status, race, color*, *religion, age, genetics, protected veteran status,
sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),
parental status, national origin, age, political affiliation, or other
non-merit-based factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. *

*This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.*

*Disability/EOE/AA/M/F/Vet Employer*

Sincerely,

***[image: APH logo with 3 colored squares]*

*Ryan J. Ward, MBA* (he/him/his) Why I List My Pronouns
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*HR Administrator*

American Printing House for the Blind

502.515.9141 • 502.899.2237 (fax)

1839 Frankfort Avenue
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1839+Frankfort+Avenue++Louisville,+KY+40206?entry=gmail&source=g>•
Louisville, KY 40206
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1839+Frankfort+Avenue++Louisville,+KY+40206?entry=gmail&source=g>

rward at aph.org • aph.org • aphmuseum.org
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