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Jon Mick
Director of Product Management at Bazaarvoice
Jon Mick is a seasoned Product Management professional with over 15 years of experience in leading user-centered design and software development teams across diverse client service, agency, and corporate/enterprise settings.
He possesses a strong grasp of the product management lifecycle, adept in various development frameworks like Agile (Scrum and XP) and waterfall methodologies for tasks such as user research, release planning, backlog grooming, and iterative development.
Jon excels in translating technical and financial information among stakeholders, designers, and developers to drive the creation of new product features, innovative marketing strategies, and enhanced internal/customer tools.
He is skilled in planning and executing UX activities, ranging from generative user research to visual design and front-end development, to effectively communicate product strategies, address user needs, and surpass clients' expectations.
With a background in sales, proposals, contract writing, and business development, Jon brings a wealth of experience in managing complex, multi-location projects in diverse industries.
His specialties include Product Management, Product Owner, Project/Program Management, Product Roadmaps, User Centered Design, User Research, Usability Analysis, Interaction Design, Enterprise Software Redesign, Agile Methodology, and Team Building.
Additionally, Jon Mick is proficient in User Stories, Project Planning, Change Management, Personas, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Interaction Specifications, Visual Design Language Specifications, and more.
He completed his high school education at Lake Havasu High School and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University.
Jon has held key positions such as Director of Product Management at Bazaarvoice, Director of Product Management at Yonder, Senior Manager of Product Management at Keller Williams Realty, Inc., Manager of Enterprise Product Management at The Home Depot, and has served in various managerial roles at other renowned organizations in the industry.
Throughout his career, Jon Mick has demonstrated expertise in driving successful product development, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering exceptional user experiences.