Technical Product Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Product Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ (On-site)

Employment Type: W2 Contract

About the Opportunity:

ZipStaff is hiring a Technical Product Manager for a state government agency to serve as product manager (SAFe Agile Specialist) and Applications Development Supervisor for enterprise applications built in Salesforce, MuleSoft, .NET and other enterprise-grade platforms in support of its Digital Transformation Office (DTO). You will also act as scrum master for the development team, remove roadblocks and ensure sprint commitments are met. This is an on-site, 7-month contract role in Phoenix, AZ starting November 30, 2026.

All candidates selected for an interview are required to complete a mandatory identity verification process.

Candidates MUST be local to the Phoenix, AZ area.

What You'll Do:

• Own product management for Salesforce, MuleSoft, .NET and other enterprise applications supporting the Digital Transformation Office.
• Serve as scrum master for the development team, running sprint ceremonies under SAFe and Agile methodologies.
• Manage and prioritize large product backlogs, product planning, work plans and development efforts.
• Remove roadblocks and ensure sprint commitments are met by the team.
• Manage professional development personnel, including team building, complex problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Plan, coordinate and organize activities involving multiple internal and external entities, and facilitate focus groups, work groups and meetings.
• Prepare work plans, flowcharts, decision table matrices and procedures.
• Administer project management, process management and software testing tools, and oversee IT testing and audit procedures.
• Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing large product backlogs.
• 5+ years of product management and Agile delivery experience, including SAFe practice.
• Proven experience as a scrum master or Agile team lead running sprint ceremonies.
• Experience supervising professional technical staff on development projects.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce, MuleSoft and .NET application delivery.
• Hands-on experience with Agile/project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps or Rally.
• Knowledge of IT testing processes and IT audit procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including writing about complex issues and ideas.
• Must be local to Phoenix, AZ and able to work on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe POPM, SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Agilist), CSPO or CSM.
• Experience in public-sector or government digital transformation programs.
• Experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria and product roadmaps.
• Familiarity with Salesforce Public Sector Solutions or MuleSoft API-led integration.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Referral Program.

About ZipStaff:

ZipStaff connects skilled technology professionals with leading organizations across the United States, matching top talent with impactful contract and full-time opportunities.

To apply, submit your resume through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a ZipStaff recruiter.