Technical Product Managers

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. Acts as an intermediary between market/business requirements and engineering/developers, advocating for the product internally to turn product vision into reality. Defines product features and drives adoption of products that will lead the product team to make more informed business decisions. Prevents roadblocks across teams to meet quality standards, project deadlines, and business objectives. Manages 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 judgment. 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 (engineering, licensing, legal, privacy, security, etc.) to ensure product success. Possess clear understanding of license compliance for products. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 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 or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Background Check: This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. 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. Experience working in settings with students and a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Equal Opportunity 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. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr