IT Product Manager

Daktronics; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Daktronics is seeking an IT Product Manager to partner with teams across the organization to understand stakeholder needs and drive digital transformation initiatives. You will own the product lifecycle, including vision, roadmaps, and backlog, collaborating with design, development and sales to deliver valuable IT solutions.

The role requires a strong technical background, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in an Agile environment; occasional travel within the US

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of product management in technical and professional customer service.
• Must have Salesforce experience.
• Experience engaging with strategic partners and building relationships.
• Proficient with product management tools and software such as ADO and Agile methodologies.
• Fluent in English; able to travel and work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs, industry trends and competition through research.
• Collaborate with sales leadership, business leaders, customers and technical teams for visibility and alignment.
• Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with company goals.
• Own backlog prioritization and participate in planning events.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to design, develop and launch new products and features.
• Utilize the delivery pipeline to release value with velocity and predictability.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for smooth implementation.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to improve offerings.

Skills

Salesforce experience

Agile

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ADO

Job description

Position Summary

**Applications will be accepted through 21 October 2026. Please note that submissions may not be reviewed prior to this deadline.**

When you work at Daktronics, you’ll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems.

Our products bring excitement to professional, college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work and play.

As part of the Daktronics team, you’ll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits – and the people are second to none.

What will the work look like for me?

While thisposition ispart of our IT (Information Technology) team,your primaryfocuswill be to partner with individuals and teams across our organization.Yourroleis tounderstandtheneedsof stakeholders,engagedigital transformation leaders, and collaborativelydeterminehow to best invest in technology solutions(IT products).Youwilllead and managethe product lifecycle ofsolutions, includingproduct vision, roadmaps, and backlog to maximize value forstakeholders. This position requires a blend of technicalexpertise, strategic thinking, andcross-functional collaboration.

• Exploring Markets and Users: Identifycustomer needs, industry trends, and competition through thorough research.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintaincommunication and collaborate with stakeholders, includingsalesleadership,business leaders, customers, and technical teams, to ensure visibility,alignmentand informed decision-making.
• ProductVision andStrategy: Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company's goals and objectives.
• BacklogOwnershipand Prioritization: Manage and prioritize the backlog andparticipateinplanningevents.Ensuring workis prioritized based on business value, stakeholder needs, andalignedwith broader Daktronicsobjectives.
• Product Development: Partner withcross-functional teams in the design, development, and launch of new products and features.
• Deliver value: Leveragethe continuous delivery pipeline to release value with higher velocity and predictability.
• Risk Management: Identifypotential risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure smooth product implementation.
• Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continuously improve product offerings.

Where is this opportunity located?

This role is basedina remote office setting, with occasional travel to meet with technical teams and stakeholders.Standard working hours in the Central Time zone,some eveningor weekend work during critical project phases or launches.This position is open to candidates eligible to work in the U.S.

What are the pay and perks?

The typical hiring range forthis position is$100,000 to $125,000based on the location ofUS Remote. Theactual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education,experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.

Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our websiteCareer Opportunities (https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/employment/careers). This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time.

Qualifications

To be considered for IT Product Manager, we require the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, ora relatedfield.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management withintechnical and professionalcustomerservice.
• Must have technicalexperienceworkingwith Salesforce.
• Must haveexperienceengagingwithstrategic partnersand building strongpartner relationships.
• Proficiencyin product management tools and software, such asADO,and Agilemethodologies.
• In-depth understanding oftechnical and professionalcustomerservicerequired.
• Proven ability towork with andmotivate cross-functional teams.
• Effectively exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Commitment to understanding customer needs and delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
• Experience working in an Agile environment with a focus on iterative product development.
• The selected individual must be able to travel by air and ground and comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy to begin and maintain employment. This requirement will be verified through a motor vehicle record (MVR) check conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.