Jama Software® is focused on maximizing innovation success in multidisciplinary engineering organizations. Numerous firsts for humanity in fields such as fuel cells, electrification, space, software-defined vehicles, surgical robotics, and more all rely on Jama Connect® requirements management software to minimize the risk of defects, rework, cost overruns, and recalls. Using Jama Connect, engineering organizations can now intelligently manage the development process by leveraging Live Traceability™ across best-of-breed tools to measurably improve outcomes. Our rapidly growing customer base spans the automotive, medical device, life sciences, semiconductor, aerospace & defense, industrial manufacturing, consumer electronics, financial services, and insurance industries.
As a Senior Technical Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in defining and executing the technical product strategy for our API and extensibility platform. You will bridge the gap between business objectives and technical execution, working closely with engineering, architecture, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-impact solutions. This role requires a strong technical background, strategic vision, and the ability to drive complex product initiatives from conception through launch and iteration.
What You'll Do:- Lead the technical product strategy and roadmap for our fastest-growing product, ensuring alignment with business goals, customer needs, and technology trends.
- Collaborate deeply with engineering, architecture, and design teams to define technical requirements, prioritize features, and deliver robust, scalable solutions.
- Translate complex technical concepts and customer requirements into actionable product plans and user stories.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, integration opportunities, and industry best practices to inform product direction and maintain competitive advantage.
- Serve as the technical voice of the customer, gathering feedback from users, stakeholders, and partners to inform product decisions.
- Define and track key technical and business metrics to measure product success and drive continuous improvement.
- Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
- Mentor and guide junior product managers and cross-functional team members on technical product management best practices.
- Ensure product solutions meet high standards for security, performance, and reliability, especially in regulated or complex environments.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives that require technical leadership, such as integrations, platform migrations, or adoption of new frameworks.
- 7+ years of experience in product management or related technical roles, with at least 3 years in a senior or technical product management capacity.
- Strong technical background, with experience in software development, systems architecture, or engineering.
- Proven track record of delivering technically complex products or features in an Agile environment.
- Deep understanding of APIs, integration patterns, cloud technologies, and modern software development practices.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Comfort leading customer-facing sessions aimed at solutioning around your product area.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and customer success.
- Analytical mindset with experience using data to inform product decisions and measure outcomes.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience with SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, and security best practices.
- Product management certification (e.g., Pragmatic Institute, AIPMM, or similar).
- Virtual first and culturally diverse work environment spanning 8 countries.
- Ambitious and fun work with a chance to define distinct, company-shaping tangible contributions.
- Flexible time off and leave programs crafted to meet the needs for your rejuvenation and extra support to cope with life events with a quarterly $75 wellness reimbursement.
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental and vision plans with pre-tax savings accounts and a generous 401(k) employer match.
- 6+ weeks of paid parental leave to bond with your new family member.
- Emphasis on learning and development at all levels with a subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
At Jama Software, we welcome passionate individuals who have the unrestricted right to work in the United States, including natural citizens and Green Card holders, and reside in eligible states to join our team.
Jama Software participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9.
If you get to this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job you just read. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in Jama Software’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways – not just candidates who check all the boxes.
Jama Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation.
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