Technical Product Manager – Freight

Technology Partners; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Partners is seeking a Manager, Technical Product Owner to lead IT product teams and shape technology roadmaps in an Agile environment. The role focuses on strategic direction, technical oversight, and operational management to align product development with company goals.

You will manage backlogs, facilitate iterations, and ensure timely delivery of new functionalities while monitoring budgets, scopes, and SLAs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience, ideally within a business services organization.
• Proven ability to lead critical business systems or applications.
• Experience managing all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrated competence applying both waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic vision to IT product teams to drive technical development.
• Develop and maintain the technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Manage product backlogs, iteration planning, and user story elaboration.
• Lead release planning and set expectations for new functionalities delivery.
• Monitor project progress, schedules, scope, and costs, providing regular updates to executive leadership.
• Ensure team compliance with SLAs and programming standards.
• Support the implementation of new systems and ongoing product improvement initiatives.
• Review, improve, and enforce operational policies and procedures.
• Make personnel decisions related to staffing, performance, and development.
• Stay informed about key technological developments relevant to managed products.
• Act as the liaison for managed products across IT and facilitate collaboration with related teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

SDLC

Agile

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information systems / computer engineering

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Technology Partners is currently seeking a talented Manager, Technical Product Owner.

Do you have experience leading IT product teams and developing technology roadmaps using Agile practices?

Let us help you make your next big career move a reality!

What You Will Be Doing

You will oversee the IT product teams within the organization, providing strategic direction, technical oversight, and operational management. You will collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders to align product development with company goals and growth opportunities. In this role, you will manage product backlogs, facilitate Agile iterations, and support timely delivery of new functionalities. You will also monitor project status, control scope and expenses, and ensure adherence to SLAs and programming standards. As a leader, you will direct and develop the product staff, improve operational policies, and stay current on technology advancements impacting your products. This is a full-time position with responsibilities spanning team leadership, process improvement, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic vision to IT product teams to drive technical development.
• Develop and maintain the technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Manage product backlogs, iteration planning, and user story elaboration.
• Lead release planning and set expectations for new functionalities delivery.
• Monitor project progress, schedules, scope, and costs, providing regular updates to executive leadership.
• Ensure team compliance with SLAs and programming standards.
• Support the implementation of new systems and ongoing product improvement initiatives.
• Review, improve, and enforce operational policies and procedures.
• Make personnel decisions related to staffing, performance, and development.
• Stay informed about key technological developments relevant to managed products.
• Act as the liaison for managed products across IT and facilitate collaboration with related teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of industry experience, ideally within a business services organization.
• Proven ability to lead critical business systems or applications.
• Experience managing all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrated competence applying both waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years experience as a Product Manager or IT Manager.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Driver's License.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior experience implementing Agile practices across IT teams.
• Familiarity with service management and performance metrics.
• Advanced certifications related to product management, Agile, or project management.

Keywords: IT management, product owner, Agile, SDLC, Scrum, project management, technology roadmap, leadership, product delivery, business systems

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to provide sponsorship at this time or accept candidates who would require a corp-to-corp agreement.

If this position sounds like you, WE SHOULD TALK! Your better future is ready, and we want to put the right tools in your hands to get you there. Let\'s go! Looking for more opportunities with Technology Partners? Check out technologypartners.net/jobs!

All offers of employment at Technology Partners are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and drug screening that meet corresponding laws and regulations at the city, state and federal level.

Pay ranges are influenced by candidate qualifications, experience, and role specifics, with the actual rate determined considering skills, market conditions, and are subject to change by the employer; pay negotiations follow all state and federal legal guidelines.