Data Product Manager

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Data Product Manager to bridge campus data and actionable solutions. You will work with stakeholders to uncover high-impact challenges and envision data products spanning reporting, analytics, self-service platforms, ML and AI initiatives.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, user-story authoring for development teams, and governance oversight, with a predominantly remote schedule and occasional campus visits in PST hours.

Qualifications

• Current work authorization to accept a UCR staff position.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between campus data and actionable operational solutions.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and end-users to uncover high-impact challenges.
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of ITS data products from scoping to maintenance.
• Create mockups and prototypes to co-create solutions with users; write clear user stories for dev teams.
• Oversee day-to-day operations for campus data governance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Wireframing

Prototyping

User story writing

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 08/24/2026

Overview

Job ID 37764415

Category Information Technology

Organization Info Technology Solutions

Department Reporting and Analytics Dept

Location Remote/Hybrid

Salary $96,000 - $179,400

Date Posted August 3, 2026

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Schedule 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision Direction

Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No

UC Internal Job No

Position Information

The Data Product Manager will bridge the gap between complex campus data and actionable operational solutions. In this role, the incumbent will work closely with campus stakeholders and end-users to uncover high-impact challenges and envision modern data products to solve them. Information Technology Solution's (ITS) data portfolio spans reporting, advanced analytics, self-service data access platforms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence initiatives. The Data Product Manager will champion the end-to-end lifecycle of ITS data products—taking solutions from initial scoping and rapid wireframing to agile development, launch, and long-term maintenance. This position will be hands‑on in creating mockups and prototypes to co‑create solutions alongside users, while also authoring clear user stories for development teams. Beyond product vision, the incumbent will oversee day‑to‑day operations for campus data governance. This position is classified as predominantly remote with occasional visits to campus as needed. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST).

The full salary range for the Product Manager is $93,200 - $174,200 annually. However, the pay scale for this position is up to $130,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.