Senior Manager, Technical Product Management

Western Governors University

Not specified; range based on grade: management te...
7 years software product management experience
Direct team leadership and management experience
Agile scrum framework expertise with complex products
The Senior Manager for Technical Product Management is responsible for leading a team of product managers to execute on the vision and roadmaps for the portfolio while ensuring delivery and quality goals are met

Job Summary

  • The Senior Manager for Technical Product Management is responsible for leading a team of product managers to execute on the vision and roadmaps for the portfolio while ensuring delivery and quality goals are met.
  • WGU is committed to expanding access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs and seeks a leader to drive business value through shared execution of product strategies.
  • This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

Matching Summary

The Senior Manager for Technical Product Management is responsible for leading a team of product managers to execute on the vision and roadmaps for the portfolio while ensuring delivery and quality goals are met.

Salary

Not specified; Range based on Grade: Management Technical 714; Compensation dependent on skill sets, experience, training, and licensure

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7 years software product management experience
  • Direct team leadership and management experience
  • Agile Scrum framework expertise with complex products
  • Strategic roadmap development and execution
  • Stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in education technology or higher education
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification
  • Change management certification
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced ambiguous environments
  • Strong analytical and quantitative decision-making skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 7 years demonstrated experience as Software Product Manager or Group Product Manager
  • Experience directly leading and managing a team
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Occasional travel up to 20%

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter