Technical Product Manager
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Description
Job Title: Product Manager
Job Code: AZ 14358
Client: State of Arizona – Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: Through June 30, 2027
Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Work Location Address: 1400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007
Closing Date: November 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM
Job Code: AZ 14358
Client: State of Arizona – Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: Through June 30, 2027
Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Work Location Address: 1400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007
Closing Date: November 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM
Position Overview
The Applications Development Supervisor will serve as the Product Manager and SAFe Agile Specialist for enterprise application development projects supporting the Digital Transformation Office (DTO).
The role will oversee applications developed using Salesforce, MuleSoft, .NET, and other enterprise-grade technologies. The selected candidate will also serve as Scrum Master for the development team, lead Agile ceremonies, manage product backlogs, remove roadblocks, and ensure sprint commitments are met while maintaining compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Required Skills
- Experience leading product development initiatives and product teams.
- Strong experience with sprint planning and Agile ceremonies.
- 5+ years of experience managing large product backlogs.
- Experience managing professional personnel supporting development projects.
- Strong leadership, team-building, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Jira or Azure DevOps.
- Experience with SAFe practices and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Exposure to Salesforce, MuleSoft, and .NET enterprise applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead product management and application development activities.
- Manage product planning, work plans, backlogs, and development efforts.
- Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Serve as Scrum Master and ensure sprint commitments are achieved.
- Manage and prioritize large product backlogs.
- Lead and manage professional development teams.
- Remove roadblocks and resolve team conflicts.
- Coordinate activities involving internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare work plans, flowcharts, decision matrices, and procedures.
- Use project management, process management, and software testing tools.
- Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, IT testing processes, and audit requirements.
- Apply SAFe practices and Agile methodologies to support successful project delivery.
Primary Skills
Product Management, Product Development, SAFe Agile, Agile Methodology, Scrum, Sprint Planning, Product Backlog Management, Jira, Azure DevOps, Salesforce, MuleSoft, .NET Framework, Software Engineering, Team Leadership, Project Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, IT Testing, and Digital Transformation.
Flexible work from home options available.