Senior Staff IT Product Lead - Enterprise Platforms

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE The Senior Staff IT Product Lead – Enterprise Platforms plays a critical role in delivering digital workplace solutions that drive enterprise productivity, collaboration, communication and content management. This role drives execution of platform capabilities that enhance user experience, operational efficiency, and cross-functional integration. As an individual contributor, the Senior Staff IT Product Lead partners closely with business and IT stakeholders to define scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions aligned with Exelixis' digital workplace vision. This role requires technical expertise, product thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Product Strategy & Roadmap (Product-Centric Focus): Assist in understanding and executing the vision and strategy for digital products within the Enterprise Platforms job family (e.g., Communication, Content Management, Collaboration, Enterprise Productivity, Data and Analytics etc.). Collaborate with product leads and business stakeholders to gather user needs and contribute to the development of product requirements and user stories. Participate in basic market research and technology reviews to support product planning and identify potential areas for improvement. Support the evaluation of product initiatives by helping assess business value, technical feasibility, and compliance considerations. Work with architecture and engineering teams to help ensure digital solutions are aligned with enterprise design and security standards. Product Development & Delivery (Agile/Product Team Support): Participate in product development activities across the lifecycle—from concept to launch and post-launch support—using Agile practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). Assist in drafting user stories and acceptance criteria under the guidance of more senior team members. Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and QA teams to support the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality enterprise applications. Help coordinate with vendors and service providers to support product delivery timelines and operational needs. Contribute to user experience improvements by incorporating feedback from usability testing and user research. Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support communication between IT and business teams by helping translate technical concepts into business-friendly language. Build working relationships with stakeholders to support alignment on product goals and deliverables. Participate in team meetings and cross-functional discussions to stay aligned on priorities and progress. Contribute to planning sessions and provide input on product-related decisions as appropriate. Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance: Assist in maintaining the stability, performance, and security of enterprise applications in collaboration with IT operations and infrastructure teams. Help…