Software Product Planner

DescriptionKforce has a client in Austin, TX that is seeking a Product Planner to join their lifecycle management team focused on Operating Systems. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with an interest in product planning, technology strategy, and operating systems. The successful candidate will help drive operating system planning and lifecycle management across desktop and workstation platforms, working closely with cross-functional teams to support product roadmap initiatives and long-term platform strategy. This is a planning and product management role and is not a software development position.Responsibilities:* Support operating system roadmap planning and lifecycle management activities across desktop and workstation environments* Assist with planning Windows operating system updates and lifecycle requirements for supported platforms* Contribute to operating system strategy discussions involving Linux distributions such as Red Hat, Ubuntu, and SUSE* Help evaluate operating system options based on customer needs, industry requirements, and intended platform use cases* Participate in platform sustainment activities and support operating systems through end-of-life transitions* Research and recommend operating system solutions for various workstation and desktop environments* Collaborate with engineering, product management, and business stakeholders on roadmap and lifecycle decisions* Help communicate platform plans, recommendations, and lifecycle impacts to internal partners* Support product planning efforts across desktop, mobile workstation, and related platform portfolios* Maintain documentation and planning materials related to operating system strategy and lifecycle managementRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field* Understanding of Windows operating systems and general software lifecycle concepts* Foundational knowledge of Linux operating systems such as Red Hat, Ubuntu, or SUSE* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPointPreferred Qualifications:* Internship, co-op, academic project, or early professional experience related to product management, product planning, technology strategy, IT systems, or platform management* Familiarity with operating system deployment, support, or lifecycle management concepts* Exposure to workstation, desktop, or enterprise IT environments* Experience gathering requirements and translating business needs into recommendations or plansWhat Makes Someone Successful in This Role:* Strong curiosity about technology products and operating systems* Ability to balance long-term planning with immediate business needs* Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities* Interest in product strategy, roadmap development, and lifecycle management* Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to learningJob TypeContractCompensation21 - $23