Project Manager / Technical Product Owner

UST; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 holidays

2 weeks paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

UST is seeking a Project Manager / Technical Product Owner to lead technology projects and act as the technical liaison between business stakeholders and engineering teams in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

You will define scope, manage backlogs, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time delivery while aligning technical solutions with business objectives. The role requires strong communication and experience with Agile methods and SDLC.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in: Project Management, Product Ownership, Business Analysis, or a related technology role.
• Experience managing software development or technology projects.
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience working with technical and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to understand software architecture, APIs, integrations, databases, and cloud or enterprise technology concepts.
• Strong experience managing project timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Experience creating and managing product backlogs, user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced English.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects from initiation through completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, QA, architects, business analysts, and business stakeholders.
• Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Identify potential blockers and proactively drive their resolution.
• Manage project priorities and ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Coordinate project meetings, planning sessions, and follow-ups.
• Ensure proper project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Act as the technical point of contact between business stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Define and maintain product priorities and backlog.
• Work closely with technical teams to understand solution options, dependencies, and limitations.
• Participate in solution design discussions and provide business and technical context.
• Define acceptance criteria and ensure delivered solutions meet business expectations.
• Review proposed solutions and help ensure alignment with technical and business objectives.
• Support product releases, testing, deployment, and post-production activities.

Skills

Project Management

Product Ownership

Business Analysis

Agile methodologies

SDLC understanding

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional teams

English proficiency

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Role description

Project Manager / Technical Product Owner

Project Manager I

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you'll create a boundless impact that transforms your career-and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are:

The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with a solid technical understanding of software development, application architecture, and technology solutions. This person will be responsible for defining priorities, coordinating teams, managing delivery, and ensuring that technical solutions meet business objectives.

The opportunity:

• Project Management
• Lead technology projects from initiation through completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, QA, architects, business analysts, and business stakeholders.
• Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Identify potential blockers and proactively drive their resolution.
• Manage project priorities and ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Coordinate project meetings, planning sessions, and follow-ups.
• Ensure proper project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Technical Product Ownership
• Act as the technical point of contact between business stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Understand business needs and translate them into clear technical requirements.
• Define and maintain product priorities and backlog.
• Work closely with technical teams to understand solution options, dependencies, and limitations.
• Participate in solution design discussions and provide business and technical context.
• Define acceptance criteria and ensure delivered solutions meet business expectations.
• Review proposed solutions and help ensure alignment with technical and business objectives.
• Support product releases, testing, deployment, and post-production activities.
• Stakeholder Management
• Build strong relationships with business, technology, and leadership teams.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What you need:

• 4+ years of experience in: Project Management, Product Ownership, Business Analysis, or a related technology role
• Experience managing software development or technology projects.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience working with technical and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to understand software architecture, APIs, integrations, databases, and cloud or enterprise technology concepts.
• Strong experience managing project timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Experience creating and managing product backlogs, user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced English.
• Technical Knowledge
• The candidate does not need to be a hands-on developer, but should have enough technical knowledge to effectively communicate with engineering teams and understand technical decisions. Knowledge of the following areas is highly desirable:
• Software development lifecycle
• APIs and system integrations
• Application architecture
• Databases and data flows
• Cloud and enterprise applications
• CI/CD and software delivery processes
• Version control
• Testing and quality assurance processes
• Application security fundamentals
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience as a: Technical Product Owner, Technical Project Manager, or Engineering Project Manager
• Experience working with distributed or international teams.
• Experience in enterprise technology environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects or products simultaneously.
• Experience working with software engineering teams.
• Technical certification such as PMP, Scrum Master, Product Owner, or similaris a plus.
• Experience with project and product management tools.

Benefits

• Employees receive eleven (11) paid holidays, two (2) weeks of paid vacation per year, and are eligible for health, dental, disability and life insurance.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment

At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.

Un lugar de trabajo con igualdad de oportunidades y libre de discriminacion y acoso

En UST, nos esforzamos por proporcionar un ambiente de trabajo libre de discriminacion y acoso. Somos un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y basa las decisiones de empleo en los meritos y las necesidades del negocio. Estamos comprometidos a seguir practicas de empleo justas que brinden igualdad de oportunidades a todos los empleados. No discriminamos ni permitimos el acoso por motivos de raza, color, religion, discapacidad, genero, origen nacional, orientacion sexual, identidad de genero, expresion de genero, edad, informacion genetica, estado militar o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido. En UST, valoramos la diversidad y creemos que un lugar de trabajo diverso construye una ventaja competitiva.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

Product Management, Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Risk Management, Business Analysis, Agile, Stakeholder Management