What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at IMPACT Technology Recruiting?
Job Title: Product Manager (Contract)
Location: Tempe, Arizona (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract (with potential to extend / convert)
About the Opportunity
Our Higher Education client, is seeking a highly skilled a Product Manager for a contract opportunity based in Tempe, Arizona. This hybrid position requires 3 days a week in office. The Product Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver on key product initiatives related to Engagement, Wellness, and Financials that enhance students and faculty experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Agile Process Leadership: Lead SCRUM ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with Portfolio Managers, Product Managers, Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and alignment with organizational goals.
- Product Oversight & Execution:
- Manage and prioritize product backlogs, including ideation, journey mapping, user story writing, and future iterations.
- Ensure timely delivery of product roadmaps and MVPs.
- Drive strategic product development and contribute to long-term planning.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a bridge between engineering teams and stakeholders to remove obstacles and resolve dependencies.
Key Deliverables
- Backlog refinement and prioritization
- Roadmap development
- MVP definition and release planning
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Product Manager in an Agile environment
- Strong background in leading SCRUM ceremonies and driving product iterations
- Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
- Familiarity with the education, wellness, and financial technology sectors is a plus
- Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with in-office presence
Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, impactful environment at one of the largest public universities in the country. If you have a passion for technology, agile practices, and driving product success, we'd love to hear from you!
Salary : $40 - $55
