Technical Product Manager

Nerdery is a digital product consultancy. Much more than consultants, we’re allies and guides on our clients’ digital journey – helping them to grow their business and delight their customers through intuitive, thoughtfully designed technology. As true partners, we prepare our clients for the opportunities in front of them, help them achieve their goals, and quickly deliver value for their customers. We do this by solving problems in creative ways across strategy, design, and technology.

At Nerdery, we’re not defined by our job titles but by the impact we make. You’ll work directly and closely with some of the world’s best brands to help create innovative digital products that serve everyone. As Nerds, our insight, innovation, and expertise are celebrated, and our growth is not only encouraged but expected. Being a Nerd means stepping up and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.  We’re curious, fearless (well, not totally fearless – there are heights and spiders, after all), and always our authentic selves.

The Technical Product Manager (TPM) role is a highly experienced and technically skilled role on the Strategy team working with Google Cloud Partner work.  This role plays a pivotal part  in shaping data-driven technical solutions, translating business & user needs into actionable data product roadmaps. Focus will be on negotiating  the gap between business objectives, technical feasibility, and user experience, ensuring that Nerdery’s teams deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients to meet their goals. 

Responsibilities/Duties

• Ensure the technical feasibility of proposed solutions. Leverage knowledge of technical architecture, data pipelines, cloud platforms, and data management principles to advise the team and make informed decisions. As part of driving solutions forward, collaborate with the engineering team to craft systems diagrams and advise on solutions architecture decisions.
• Serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and the technical team as you translate business needs into technical requirements that the architecture needs to support. This involves clear communication of data volumes, processing needs, security concerns, and integration points with existing systems. Translate technical concepts such that non-technical business stakeholders understand the implications of decisions.
• Collaborate with data analytics, engineering, and other cross functional teams to define data-driven strategies, translating them into product roadmaps that leverage best-in-class cloud technologies.  Identify the right use cases that capture the client’s goals and bring them to life through key features, and success metrics to ensure the roadmap aligns with both business objectives and technical realities.
• Collaborate with internal team members and client stakeholders. This involves actively listening, asking insightful questions, and translating complex business needs into technical requirements. 
• Advocate for user-centric design principles in data product development. Work closely with UX designers to create intuitive and efficient interfaces for end users.
• Collaborate with data analytics team to understand trends and patterns of the available data and how that relates to client business needs, define a data strategy and use cases for data visualization that help illustrate key performance metrics for the client.
• Manage product backlogs, prioritizing features based on user impact, business value, and technical dependencies. Track project progress against deadlines within an Agile development environment, ensuring efficient execution and timely delivery.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and gather feedback from client stakeholders to ensure data products & technical solutions meet their specific needs. Actively listen to user concerns, identify areas for improvement, and iterate on the product based on their insights.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest data management technologies, best practices for State and local government, and relevant cloud offerings. Continuously expand your knowledge to ensure you're proposing the most innovative and effective solutions for your clients.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive product documentation for both internal and client use. This includes technical specifications, user guides, and training materials, ensuring clear communication and knowledge transfer across all stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) from an accredited college or university
• 7+ years of experience in product management, preferably with a focus on data-driven solutions in the public sector
• Strong understanding of data management principles, data pipelines, data security best practices, and familiarity with cloud platforms.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including government stakeholders.
• Experience leading 1-1 stakeholder interview sessions
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure compliance with State and federal data privacy regulations.
• Experience working on cross functional teams including Design, Engineering, Strategy, and Analytics.
• Experience working on projects with State government agencies is a strong plus.
• Experience working with Google Cloud Platform is a strong plus.
• Experience leading client stakeholder workshops to drive alignment is a strong plus.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior analysts is a plus.
• Passion for data and its potential to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government services.

The best way to get the scoop on whether Nerdery is the right place for you is to chat with current Nerds.  We would be delighted to have a conversation with you and share insight into what it’s really like to work at our organization and if it’s a place where you can thrive.  Our interview process will provide you ample opportunity to talk with other team members and assess whether the role is a good fit for your next chapter.  Take the first step and apply today – our Talent Advocates will then reach out to you to get the ball rolling!