Amanda Pufall Nowak
About Amanda Pufall Nowak
Amanda Pufall Nowak serves as the Vice President of Product Management at Recast Software, where she integrates business needs with technology strategies. With extensive experience in product management and a commitment to servant leadership, she has held various roles at Target and Granicus in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Current Role at Recast Software
Amanda Pufall Nowak serves as the Vice President of Product Management at Recast Software, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on integrating business needs with actionable technology strategies within a Software as a Service (SaaS) environment. Her responsibilities include collaborating with software engineers and data scientists to explore new applications and enhance user experiences.
Previous Experience at Target
Prior to her current position, Amanda Pufall Nowak worked at Target for several years in various roles. She served as the Senior Manager of Distribution Business Intelligence from 2011 to 2013, followed by her role as the Sr. Group Manager of Distribution Systems Planning from 2013 to 2015. She then advanced to the position of Director of Product Management for Warehouse Management from 2015 to 2017. Her tenure at Target spanned over six years and provided her with extensive experience in product management and distribution systems.
Experience at Granicus
Amanda Pufall Nowak held multiple positions at Granicus, where she contributed to product management initiatives. She served as the Director of Product Management from 2017 to 2021, focusing on strategic product development. In 2021, she transitioned to the role of Senior Director of Product Management, where she continued to drive product strategy until early 2022. Her experience at Granicus further solidified her expertise in managing product lines and aligning them with market needs.
Educational Background
Amanda Pufall Nowak earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Management from the College of Saint Benedict, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. This educational foundation has contributed to her effective communication skills and management capabilities throughout her career.
Leadership Philosophy
Amanda Pufall Nowak emphasizes servant leadership as a core value in her approach to building and developing teams. She believes in fostering an environment where team members can thrive and contribute effectively to organizational goals. Her leadership style is characterized by a commitment to understanding and addressing the needs of her team.