Product Manager

Description We are looking for a Product Manager to support product planning, prioritization, and delivery efforts in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position will focus on guiding product work from discovery through execution while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of Agile practices and can translate business needs into a clear, manageable roadmap and backlog.

Responsibilities:

• Define product priorities and maintain a well-structured backlog that aligns with business goals and user needs.

• Partner with engineering, quality, and business teams to turn requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Lead backlog refinement activities and ensure development teams have clear, ready-to-execute work items.

• Use Jira to track progress, manage workflows, and provide visibility into product delivery status.

• Review reported issues, coordinate bug triage, and help prioritize fixes based on impact and urgency.

• Support Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives to keep delivery on track.

• Gather input from stakeholders and balance competing requests to make informed product decisions.

• Monitor product outcomes and recommend adjustments to improve functionality, efficiency, and user satisfaction. Requirements • Proven experience in product management within an Agile delivery environment.

• Hands-on ability to manage and refine backlogs for cross-functional product teams.

• Proficiency with Atlassian Jira for tracking requirements, progress, and issue resolution.

• Solid understanding of Scrum principles and iterative product development practices.

• Experience evaluating and prioritizing bugs, enhancements, and feature requests.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.

• Ability to organize competing priorities and drive decisions in a fast-paced setting. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

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