Manager, Technical Product Owner

Location: Crystal Lake Park, MO Salary: $140,000.00 USD Annually - $160,000.00 USD Annually Description:

Manager, Technical Product Owner

Location: Bridgeton, MO
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Technical Product Owner to lead technology product teams responsible for delivering innovative, scalable, and business-critical solutions. This role serves as the bridge between business strategy and technical execution, providing product vision, roadmap ownership, development oversight, and operational leadership for a portfolio of applications and systems.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in software development lifecycle management, Agile methodologies, product strategy, and people leadership. They will drive product delivery, ensure alignment with business objectives, and lead cross-functional teams to build and enhance technology solutions that create measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Leadership

• Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and technology roadmaps for assigned products and platforms.
• Lead and mentor product teams, ensuring successful execution of initiatives and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Provide regular product status updates, progress reporting, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and operational improvements.

Product Delivery & Agile Management

• Own product backlogs, prioritization, roadmap execution, and release planning activities.
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and business teams to translate requirements into actionable user stories and technical solutions.
• Facilitate Agile practices, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative product development.
• Remove blockers and address risks to ensure timely delivery of product enhancements and strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to optimize product quality, performance, and team effectiveness.

Technology & Operational Oversight

• Oversee all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Ensure compliance with development standards, security requirements, governance policies, and operational controls.
• Monitor product health, system performance, and adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Stay informed of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to improve product capabilities and technical strategy.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and business-critical technology initiatives.

Team Management

• Manage, develop, and coach product and technical team members.
• Conduct performance management activities, including hiring, development planning, coaching, promotions, and performance evaluations.
• Establish and improve operational processes, procedures, and team standards.
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven, and customer-focused team culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing business-critical applications, products, or technology platforms.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Product Manager, Technical Product Owner, IT Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Experience managing the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and product delivery frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and drive successful technology initiatives.
• Experience with backlog management, release planning, roadmap development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a business services, financial services, or enterprise technology environment.
• Experience leading customer-facing and mission-critical applications.
• Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or related product management certifications.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, cloud technologies, and enterprise application development.

Key Competencies

• Product Strategy & Roadmap Development
• Agile & Scrum Leadership
• SDLC Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership & Coaching
• Business Process Improvement
• Release Planning & Execution
• Risk Management
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Communication & Executive Presentations
• Continuous Improvement
• Technology Innovation

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