Technical Product Manager
About The Position
The Product Manager will serve as the Product Manager and SAFe Agile Specialist for enterprise application development projects supporting the Arizona Department of Economic Security’s Digital Transformation Office. The role oversees applications developed using Salesforce, MuleSoft, .NET, and other enterprise-grade technologies. The selected candidate will also serve as Scrum Master for the development team, lead Agile ceremonies, manage product backlogs, remove roadblocks, and ensure sprint commitments are met while maintaining compliance with departmental policies and procedures. The position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a hybrid work arrangement and flexible work-from-home options. The contract runs through June 30, 2027. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- Experience leading product development initiatives and product teams.
- Strong experience with sprint planning and Agile ceremonies.
- At least 5 years of experience managing large product backlogs.
- Experience managing professional personnel supporting development projects.
- Strong leadership, team-building, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Jira or Azure DevOps.
- Experience with SAFe practices and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Exposure to Salesforce, MuleSoft, and .NET enterprise applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead product management and application development activities.
- Manage product planning, work plans, backlogs, and development efforts.
- Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Serve as Scrum Master and ensure sprint commitments are achieved.
- Manage and prioritize large product backlogs.
- Lead and manage professional development teams.
- Remove roadblocks and resolve team conflicts.
- Coordinate activities involving internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare work plans, flowcharts, decision matrices, and procedures.
- Use project management, process management, and software testing tools.
- Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, IT testing processes, and audit requirements.
- Apply SAFe practices and Agile methodologies to support successful project delivery.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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