Description
We are looking for a versatile Product Manager to support a client here in Austin, Texas through a Contract engagement. This role calls for someone who can bring together product strategy, Agile execution, and day-to-day coordination across a range of evolving priorities. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing ambiguity, refining work for delivery, and partnering with stakeholders to keep product initiatives moving effectively.
Responsibilities:
Lead product planning activities by translating business needs into clear priorities, deliverables, and actionable work items.
Maintain and refine the product backlog to ensure upcoming work is well defined, organized, and ready for development teams.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align scope, timelines, and expectations throughout the product lifecycle.
Facilitate Agile Scrum practices, including planning and prioritization sessions, to support efficient execution.
Use Jira to track progress, manage workflows, and provide visibility into product status, risks, and dependencies.
Monitor reported issues and defects, helping teams assess impact, assign priority, and drive timely resolution.
Balance a broad mix of product responsibilities in a fast-moving environment where needs may shift over time.
Support product-related operational changes or platform/process updates as needed while minimizing disruption to delivery
Requirements
Demonstrated experience in product management within a structured delivery environment.
Working knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and experience supporting iterative development teams.
Proven ability to perform backlog grooming and convert high-level needs into well-defined tasks.
Hands-on experience with Atlassian Jira for tracking work, priorities, and team progress.
Familiarity with bug tracking practices and coordinating issue resolution with technical teams.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across varied workstreams.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across business and technical groups.
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- Dice Id: rhalfint
- Position Id: 04160-0013528808
- Posted 3 hours ago
