Technical Product Manager - Digital (Loveland, CO)

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pet Care Discounts

Job summary

Antech Diagnostics, part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, is seeking a Technical Product Manager – Digital to shape and deliver digital products that enhance customer experience across its ecosystem. You will align customer needs with clear strategies, roadmaps, and technical requirements while collaborating with R&D, IT, Marketing, and Sales.

With a focus on data-driven decisions, you will guide products from concept to launch and sunset, monitor adoption and performance, and influence governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; 7+ years in technical/digital product management or related field.
• Experience delivering digital products and roadmaps across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital products.
• Translate customer and business needs into product requirements and user stories.
• Lead products through discovery, development, launch, adoption, optimization, and sunsetting.

Skills

Technical product management

Product lifecycle management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

APIs

Digital platforms

Software development basics

Job description

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $84,000 - $105,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Role Overview

The Technical Product Manager – Digital is responsible for shaping and delivering digital products that improve customer experience across Antech’s ecosystem, including Point‑of‑Care, Reference Laboratory, and customer-facing platforms. This role translates customer and business needs into clear product strategies, roadmaps, and technical requirements. The position partners closely with R&D, Engineering, IT, Commercial, Medical, Marketing, Sales, and Program Management to guide products from concept through launch, adoption, optimization, and retirement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned digital products.
• Translate customer, commercial, and business needs into product requirements, user stories, and priorities.
• Lead products through discovery, development, launch, adoption, optimization, and sunsetting.
• Represent the voice of the customer through research, feedback, product data, and market insights.
• Partner with Technical Leads to evaluate feasibility, architecture, integrations, security, and scalability.
• Partner with Program Management to establish governance, manage dependencies, track milestones, and support execution.
• Collaborate with Commercial, IT, Marketing, Medical, Training, Finance, Strategy, and Sales to support successful product delivery.
• Prepare and present product roadmaps, recommendations, business cases, risks, and performance updates.
• Monitor competitors, industry trends, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Define and track key performance indicators related to adoption, customer experience, product performance, and business impact.
• Use data and customer insights to prioritize product improvements and future investments.
• Support clear roles and collaboration across Technical Product Management, Technical Leads, and Program Management.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. Typically, seven or more years of experience in technical product management, digital product management, software development, diagnostics, or a related field. Experience developing product roadmaps, defining requirements, prioritizing work, and supporting product launches. Experience working with cross‑functional technical and commercial teams.

Preferred Experience

• Preferred Experience in animal health, veterinary diagnostics, healthcare, medical devices, laboratory diagnostics, or another regulated industry.
• Experience with digital portals, laboratory systems, Point‑of‑Care products, practice information management systems, or integrated digital platforms.
• Experience working in a global organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical product management and product lifecycle experience.
• Ability to translate customer and business needs into clear technical requirements.
• Understanding software development, digital platforms, integrations, APIs, data workflows, and user experience.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to lead through influence across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex global environment.
• Working knowledge of Agile product development, product discovery, stage‑gate processes, and program governance.

Travel

Will there be notable travel in this position? Yes. Percent of time: 10%

Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, manufacturing, and production environment. Responsibilities include the use of standard office equipment, engineering and testing equipment, and manufacturing tools and systems. This role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams across Research & Development, Operations, Manufacturing, and Service functions. Work may involve time spent in laboratory and production areas supporting product development, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing activities while adhering to all applicable safety procedures and PPE requirements. The position may require standing for extended periods, moving between work environments, and handling light equipment or materials. Collaboration across multiple time zones may occasionally require flexible working hours.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in‑house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud‑based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board‑certified specialist support services.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Life Assistance Program
• Pet Care Discounts

Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

For over 30 years, Antech Diagnostics has been the hallmark of the veterinary industry providing the highest level of service, accurate results, and state‑of‑the‑art technology. At the heart of Antech is our love for pets. Join our team of experts committed to providing the very best in diagnostic services.