Senior Technology Product Manager:
The Senior Technology Product Manager, As a core member of the Product Management team, this role actively contributes to shaping the product vision, defining the roadmap, and aligning cross-functional teams around shared goals.
The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in software development, hands-on experience with Agile or Iterative delivery models and meticulous approach to managing scrum teams and product delivery. Success in this role requires a blend of technical fluency, customer empathy, and a data-driven mindset to drive product excellence from concept to launch.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (preferred)
- 7–10 years of progressive experience across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- 4–5 years of experience in a product-focused role such as Product Owner OR Business Analyst with demonstrated ownership of product features or modules
- Proven ability to define, prioritize, and deliver product features that align with business goals and user needs
- Strong analytical skills to gather, interpret, and translate complex data into actionable insights
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities with a product mindset
- Ability to break down complex problems, identify root causes, and drive effective solutions
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate priorities and manage stakeholder expectations
- Comfortable working in Agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable requirements
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, especially in managing product backlogs, user stories, and sprint deliverables
- Familiarity with software development practices, relational databases and system architecture principles to effectively collaborate with engineering teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for creating system diagrams, workflows, and process maps
- SAFe PMPO, CSPO, or PSPO certification is a plus
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end delivery of product features or modules—from ideation through launch and iteration—ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
- Define, evaluate, and prioritize product features and user stories by balancing business goals, customer value, and technical feasibility.
- Conduct deep analysis of user behavior, needs, and pain points, translating insights into actionable product enhancements.
- Leverage product usage data, customer feedback, and market trends to inform product decisions and continuously improve outcomes.
- Break down complex requirements into clear, concise user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
- Apply a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) to guide product delivery.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams, engaging in discussions around APIs, data flows, and system behavior to ensure technical alignment.
- Utilize tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Microsoft Visio to manage backlogs, visualize processes, and track progress.
- Analyze and resolve complex problems by identifying root causes and proposing practical, scalable solutions.
- Use both qualitative and quantitative data to validate hypotheses, uncover insights, and support decision-making.
- Manage diverse stakeholder expectations, negotiate trade-offs, and maintain alignment across cross-functional teams.
- Partner with engineering, UX/design, QA, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product development and delivery.
- Communicate effectively, translating technical concepts into business-friendly language for various audiences.
- Organize and lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, and delivery tracking, ensuring timely and high-quality releases.
- Maintain meticulous documentation of requirements, issues, and decisions throughout the product lifecycle.
- Juggle multiple workstreams and competing priorities with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.