Technical Product Manager

Job Title: Technical Product Manager

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Technical Product Manager to join our dynamic team. The Technical Product Manager will be responsible for defining product vision, strategy, and roadmaps, while collaborating with technical and non-technical teams to deliver innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with agile methodologies, sprint management, and leveraging business intelligence tools to drive data-informed decisions and optimize product performance.

About Ground Up

Ground Up is a premier footwear manufacturer retaining an integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brands and has grown to be a leading supplier. The companys unique capability to design and translate fashion trends offers a fresh perspective on licensed footwear. GroundUp was created with the vision of fulfilling the need for fun, innovative products for the true brand enthusiast. As our product entered the market, we found consumers wanting to express themselves and their fandom in new, creative ways. Consumers connect with us through our brand partnerships, giving them brands they love with a brand they now trust. Ground Up has become a recognizable brand for the whole family that stands for elevated fashion and fun.

We aspire to have our teams embody our core values of:

• Service

• People

• Teamwork

• Opportunity

• Result

• Innovation

• Trust

Key Responsibilities

• Product Vision & Strategy: Define, develop, and communicate a clear product vision that aligns with Ground Ups business goals and customer needs. Work closely with leadership to ensure the vision supports the companys long-term objectives

• Roadmap & Planning: Lead the product roadmap, prioritize features, and ensure alignment with cross-functional teams, setting realistic timelines and achievable goals. Continuously refine and communicate the roadmap based on feedback and changing business needs.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage analytics, customer feedback, and industry trends to make informed product decisions.

• Sprint Management: Lead the creation, management, and execution of sprints using JIRA, ensuring timely delivery and resolution of project tasks.

• Agile Sprint Ceremonies: Facilitate and participate in all agile sprint ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective. Ensure these ceremonies are effectively conducted to promote collaboration and continuous improvement

• Product Documentation: Develop and maintain business flow diagrams, system documentation, and product specifications using tools like Visio, LucidChart, and Confluence.

• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and other teams to ensure clear communication and efficient development processes.

• Business Intelligence Integration: Integrate business intelligence tools (PowerBI) to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the product lifecycle from concept through launch, iterating on features based on user feedback and business needs.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and roadblocks in product development and propose mitigation strategies.

• Market Awareness: Continuously evaluate and stay informed on market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain product relevance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2-3 years in Product Management, with a focus on technical product management in a SaaS or data-oriented environment.

• Proven experience in leading JIRA projects, not just entering tickets, but also managing sprints and tracking progress.

• Familiarity with and experience leading agile sprint ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective).

• Expertise in creating business flow diagrams and system documentation with tools such as Visio, LucidChart, and a documentation platform like Confluence, Notion, or Microsoft Loop.

• Experience in integrating business intelligence tools (such as PowerBI, Tableau, Domo, Qlik, or Looker) into software products.

• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work across various departments, including engineering, design, and business teams.

• Experience in product lifecycle management, from ideation through launch and iteration.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

GUP Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan & access to employee recognition programs.

• Paid vacation, holidays, Eternal Summer Fridays, birthdays off & more!

• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment.

• Ground Up International is an equal opportunity employer.