Product Manager 3

  • Oakland, CA
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

On Site
USD 43.00 - 45.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Strategic Leadership
Business Management
Budget
Business Plans
Systems Analysis/design
Testing
Leadership
Roadmaps
DevSecOps
Software Development Methodology
Requirements Elicitation
Software Design
Acceptance Testing
Continuous Improvement
Software Development
Data Flow
Oracle Fusion
HR Management
Workday
Product Management
LMS
System Administration
Product Development
Mapping
Agile
SAFE
Software Performance Management
Statistical Process Control
Strategic Planning
User Experience
KPI
Information Systems
Learning Management
SumTotal
HR Management System
Middleware
MuleSoft
Management
LMS Administration
Collaboration
Corporate Social Responsibility
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

We are seeking a Product Manager with strong experience in HRIS platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS) to lead the delivery of business-critical solutions. The ideal candidate will partner with stakeholders, manage the full product lifecycle, and ensure seamless integrations across HR systems. This role requires a balance of technical product management, strategic leadership, and hands-on collaboration with both technical and business teams.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Product & Business Management
  • Develop, track, and manage project budgets, plans, timelines, and scope.
  • Partner with Product Managers and business stakeholders to define requirements and product direction.
  • Develop business plans and participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle: analysis, design, testing, integration, and product introduction.
  • Lead and participate in Agile ceremonies including quarterly planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and strategy sessions with business leadership.
  • Advocate for the product team to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with vision, strategy, and roadmap.

DevSecOps & Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Lead activities supporting the delivery of new functionality in HRIS applications, including requirements gathering, solution design, user acceptance testing, business validation, and success criteria measurement.
  • Provide post-deployment support and assessment for continuous process improvement and functionality evolution.
  • Manage the complete software development lifecycle from conception to retirement across applications and integrations.
  • Lead a small team of technical leads and developers, ensuring tasks are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
  • Oversee and manage integrations using MuleSoft, ensuring seamless data flow between HRIS systems and downstream applications.

Required Skills (Top 3 Non-Negotiables)
  • Experience with HRIS/LMS platforms (e.g., Oracle Fusion HCM, Workday, Absorb, SumTotal, or Cornerstone).
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in Product Management or LMS System Administration.
  • Product development expertise, including value stream/journey mapping and related techniques.

  • Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)
    • Scaled Agile (SAFe) certification or related experience (APM, SPC).
    • Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and driving product delivery.
    • Strong background in product release/deployment, strategic planning, user experience analysis, and KPI/OKR tracking.

    Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience (minimum 5 years).

    Software Skills
    • Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (Absorb, SumTotal, Cornerstone).
    • Familiarity with HRIS platforms and middleware tools such as MuleSoft.

    Disqualifiers
    • Candidates with pure LMS administration backgrounds (focused only on course creation/management).
    • This role requires platform/product administration, supporting trainers and LMS admins to ensure systems meet business expectations.

    Team Environment
    • Team size: 16 (4 Senior, 11 Mid, 1 Junior).
    • Hybrid model with team members spread across California.
    • Cross-functional collaboration with People & Engagement, IT, Communications, and Corporate Citizenship.


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