Senior Product Manager

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

Arizona State University (ASU) is seeking a Senior Product Manager for PeopleSoft Campus Solutions to provide full product ownership and strategic leadership for one of the university’s most critical operational platforms. This role is foundational to advancing ASU’s product-led operating model, ensuring operational reliability while guiding thoughtful platform evolution in alignment with university strategy. The Senior Product Manager will serve as the accountable owner of PeopleSoft’s vision, roadmap, and prioritization, translating institutional goals into execution, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and driving outcomes that support ASU’s mission at scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Nice To Haves

• Product management experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or comparable enterprise systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle ERP).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.
• Significant product management experience, including leading complex enterprise platforms, HR/Finance systems, or ERP environments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment and influence without direct authority in matrixed, complex environments.
• Experience translating strategy into actionable product roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing or modernizing large administrative platforms within large organizations or universities.
• Familiarity with product governance and outcome-oriented frameworks.
• Experience with change management, risk mitigation, and operational governance at scale.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Highly collaborative with a track record of building effective partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to balance tactical operational needs with long-term platform vision.
• Commitment to ASU’s mission of innovation, access, inclusion, and impact.
• Demonstrated ability to model empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.
• Experience in a values-driven organization with a strong commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• Ability to cultivate a psychologically safe environment where all team members can thrive.
• Capacity to inspire and drive meaningful change in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to support a more sustainable environment.
• Commitment to leading by example through effective communication, active participation, and advocacy for the institution’s sustainability programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Manage the Product Roadmap: Create and maintain an outcome-driven, multi-horizon roadmap that balances operational reliability, risk mitigation, modernization, and user experience improvements. Clearly communicate roadmap priorities and trade-offs to stakeholders and leadership.
• Prioritize Based on Value and Risk: Establish and lead structured prioritization processes grounded in user impact, institutional value, regulatory requirements, and platform risk. Shift the organization from reactive intake toward intentional, outcome-based decision making.
• Partner Closely with Engineering and Delivery Teams: Collaborate with engineering leaders to translate product strategy into executable work. Ensure backlog clarity, well-defined acceptance criteria, and alignment between business goals and technical implementation.
• Measure and Improve Outcomes: Define success metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for PeopleSoft initiatives. Monitor platform health, operational performance, and user experience to inform iterative improvements.
• Drive Platform Modernization Thoughtfully: Identify opportunities for integration, automation, and modernization that enhance institutional agility while preserving governance, compliance, and reliability.
• Ensure Product Governance and Documentation Discipline: Maintain transparent decision logs, clear documentation, and defined ownership structures to strengthen accountability and institutional trust.
• Lead Cross-Functional Product Forums: Facilitate structured product reviews, stakeholder alignment sessions, and roadmap updates to ensure visibility, clarity, and shared ownership across functional domains.
• Leverage AI in routine tasks and contribute ideas for using AI to improve the unit’s efficiency and overall performance.
• Take responsibility for fostering a positive culture, upholding organizational values, and championing engagement in all its forms.
• Collaborate across teams and actively participate in ET/ASU events and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level