Product Manager

11-Mar-2024

YSM Office of Communications

86583BR

University Job Title

Product Manager

Bargaining Unit

None – Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (P5)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Communications/Editing/Teaching, Computing and Information Systems

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

50 Division Street New Haven, CT 06511

Position Focus:

The product manager is responsible for defining the product vision and strategy in alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs. They are tasked with developing product roadmaps in collaboration with the scrum lead and technical project manager, prioritizing features, and overseeing the work of a business analyst who writes detailed product specifications. This role also involves collaborating with internal and external teams, working closely with internal constituents, and other technical roles to ensure timely product delivery, and continuously evaluating product performance to implement improvements as needed.

Essential Duties

1. Define product vision and strategy in alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs.2. Develop product roadmaps and prioritize features based on user needs and strategic goals.3. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to create detailed product specifications.4. Work closely with internal constituents to ensure timely product delivery.5. Continuously evaluate product performance and implement improvements as needed.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or a related field and four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Proven demonstrated ability in product management principles, preferably in a software development setting.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Strong understanding of software development processes and technologies.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

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Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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