Technical Product Managers

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Utah Retirement Systems participation

Opportunity for reasonable accommodations

Job summary

The University of Utah is looking for a Technical Product Manager III to lead product development and align business goals with product vision. This individual will manage the product roadmap, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance and quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) along with at least six years of direct experience. Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and PLM tools is highly desirable.

Join our innovative environment dedicated to improving access to higher education.

Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Experience managing the life cycle of complex technical products.
• Understanding of license compliance for products.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development for technical products.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy.
• Develop and present product proposals to stakeholders.
• Align product vision with business goals.
• Manage product backlog and prioritize features.

Skills

Product management

Market research

Agile methodologies

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent + 6 years of related experience

Master's degree or equivalent + 4 years of related experience

Tools

PLM tools

Microsoft/M365 products

Job description

Job Summary

Technical Product Manager III

Responsible for identifying customer needs and driving the vision, execution, and business objectives of a technical product. Tracks overall market and competitive dynamics. Act as intermediary between market/business requirements and engineering/developers, advocating for the product internally to turn product vision into reality. Define product features and drive adoption of product that will lead product team to make more informed business decisions. Prevent roadblocks across teams to meet quality standards, project deadlines, and business objectives. Manage the long‑term roadmap, marketing, implementation, partners, and other groups. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with latitude for independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development for technical products.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy.
• Develop and present product proposals, strategy, roadmaps, cost models, etc. to stakeholders.
• Align product vision with business goals/requirements.
• Manage product backlog and prioritize features based on user needs and business impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, licensing, legal, privacy, security, etc.) to ensure product success.
• Possess clear understanding of license compliance for products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Technical Product Manager, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience, or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Proven ability to define and manage the life cycle for mid to complex technical products from conception to launch.
• Experience with product life cycle management (PLM) tools.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with the management of Microsoft/M365 products and voice services with a focus on product features/functionality and license compliance.

Benefits

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if elections are made before becoming eligible for retirement.

This position may require successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.