Product Manager II

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Product Manager II in Irving, TX.

Duties:
* Develop a strong understanding of customer, user, and business needs to support product strategy and priorities
* Translate business goals and user needs into product requirements, roadmaps, and actionable priorities
* Manage and prioritize the product backlog based on business value, customer feedback, analytics, and technical considerations
* Define and track product goals, key metrics, and performance indicators to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement
* Conduct market and competitive research to help guide product decisions and identify emerging trends
* Partner with Engineering, Design, Research, and other cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle
* Create, prioritize, and manage user stories, acceptance criteria, and release planning activities
* Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, product demonstrations, and retrospectives
* Use qualitative and quantitative research to validate assumptions, test solutions, and improve the customer experience
* Identify risks, dependencies, opportunities, and trade-offs associated with new features and enhancements
* Communicate product strategy, priorities, progress, and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Build strong relationships across the organization and manage stakeholder expectations throughout product delivery
* Advocate for the end user while balancing customer experience, business objectives, and technical feasibility

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
* 5+ years of experience in product management, product ownership, digital product development, or a related field
* Experience working in Agile product development environments
* Experience using customer research, analytics, and performance data to guide product decisions
* Strong understanding of product strategy, roadmap development, backlog management, and user story creation
* Strong understanding of technology platforms, product architecture, systems, and technical dependencies
* Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to partner effectively with Engineering, Design, Research, and business stakeholders
* Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language

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.

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