Technical Product Manager at Kforce Inc.

Irvine, CA 92606

About the Job

Kforce has a client in Irvine, CA that is seeking a seasoned, hands-on Technical Product Manager to drive product strategy and development of our SaaS-based Performance Reporting product for the public safety market. In this role, you will work with software developers and stakeholders to help develop product strategy, build new features, and execute on technology initiatives for an established product with rapidly growing revenue. Position Responsibilities:

Technical Product Manager will help define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for a Performance Reporting software solution
Work across multiple teams and with external software developers to drive software development and deliver solutions that meet the needs of customers in a scalable, sustainable way across the customer base
Document product requirements and write clear user stories to keep the team aligned and focused
Become a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for the Performance Reporting product
Manage and report on milestones from start to finish, managing scope, ensuring quality, and driving on-time delivery
Proactively identify, track, and clear risks and dependencies
Follow a robust testing and release process for all deployments
Scope and implement improvements and changes as required
As a Technical Product Manager, you will ensure proper data collection and monitoring tools and dashboards are in place
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ensure visibility of work and its status in our systems of record
Conduct product update presentations and gather feedback and data on success metrics
Ensure appropriate, regular cadence of communication across all stakeholders
Guide timely escalation and/or negotiation up the chain when needed

Requirements:

3+ years of experience driving software delivery from ideation to completion at an enterprise SaaS/PaaS organization
3+ years of experience working within an Agile framework (Kanban and Scrum) as a product owner, product manager, engineer, or subject matter expert
Strategic thinker with experience balancing and prioritizing short-term solutions while keeping the long-term vision in mind
Experience overcoming the challenges of managing projects with remote and global team members
Technically proficient with a proven track record of working with engineering and non-technical teams alike
Superior problem solving and troubleshooting skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment to manage issue resolutions
Highly motivated, detailed individual with the proven ability to think creatively toward solving technical and structural problems with customer needs driving solutions
Excellent oral and written communication skills to clearly explain complex issues, progress reports and technical roadmaps to a variety of audiences up to and including executive leaders across the organization
Ability to effectively prioritize and organize work for self and others in a highly dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred certifications in one or more: Agile Scrum Product Owner, Kanban, Scaled Agile, PMI-ACP
Experience designing and/or configuring front end and backend SaaS products
Experience delivering API-based data integrations
Experience using JIRA and Confluence
UI/UX skills for mockups and rapid prototyping
Familiarity with public safety a strong plus
Experience with data analysis and algorithms a strong plus
Experience with AI a strong plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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