Product Development Manager
Location: Onsite – Tallahassee, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Experience Level: Senior (7+ years)
Domain: Product Development | IT | Software / Systems
Direct applicants only. No third-party or agency submissions will be considered.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to lead product research, development, and delivery efforts across software and/or hardware solutions. This role supports enterprise-scale, mission-driven systems operating in a regulated environment, requiring strong collaboration, documentation, and governance.
The Product Development Manager will leverage IT systems expertise to identify automation opportunities, improve business processes, and translate high-level business needs into clear product strategies, roadmaps, and functional specifications. The ideal candidate brings experience from complex organizations and can balance innovation, reliability, and compliance while delivering user-centric, scalable solutions aligned with organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Development
Manage research and development activities related to the design, development, and qualification of new and existing software and/or hardware products
Translate business needs into product strategies, roadmaps, and functional specifications
Identify automation opportunities and process improvements using IT systems expertise
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, business stakeholders) to ensure fulfillment of product requirements
Evaluate product performance and support the transition from development to production and operational use
Act as a technical consultant to the product organization
Release & Delivery Management
Assist in determining delivery and deployment schedules for:
Lead major product releases and oversee feature enhancements
Manage schedules, tasks, dependencies, and risks across all aspects of product development
Technology & Architecture Alignment
Ensure the technology and architectural roadmap aligns with and supports product and business objectives
Lead research and prototyping of innovative technologies and solutions
Ensure product solutions meet organizational, regulatory, security, and operational standards appropriate for enterprise systems
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field,
or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of experience in product engineering, IT, or high-tech environments
Experience managing teams responsible for software and/or hardware design, engineering, and development
Experience leading research and development activities for new and existing products
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver product requirements
Experience managing product releases, schedules, and delivery timelines
Experience acting as a technical consultant and leading research and prototyping efforts
Experience aligning engineering architecture roadmaps with product and business strategies
Experience serving as a liaison on technical integration and requirements
Strong product delivery, organization, and execution skills
Highly proficient in spoken and written English
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in regulated, highly governed, or enterprise environments
(e.g., public sector, healthcare, financial services, utilities) — public sector experience is a plus, not required
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
Ability and willingness to work onsite in Tallahassee, Florida
Why Join This Opportunity
Lead end-to-end product development and delivery initiatives
Drive automation and business process innovation
Work on enterprise-scale, mission-driven systems
Collaborate with diverse technical and business stakeholders
Contribute to solutions that balance innovation, reliability, and compliance
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