Technical Product Managers

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University of Utah is hiring a Technical Product Manager IV. This role leads strategic planning and lifecycle management of enterprise software applications, acting as the primary liaison between Enterprise IT and university stakeholders to ensure technology aligns with institutional goals. The position involves developing product strategies, managing application portfolios, and collaborating with business leaders, technical teams, and vendors to deliver effective and user-centered technology solutions.

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Manage portfolio of enterprise software applications supporting university business operations.
Develop product vision, strategy, roadmaps, and lifecycle plans aligned with institutional priorities.
Serve as primary contact for enterprise application strategy, functionality, and support across diverse university departments including auxiliary services and HR.
Oversee application implementation, upgrades, maintenance, and retirement activities.
Lead Agile product delivery by managing backlogs, prioritizing user stories, and participating in sprint activities.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including development, infrastructure, security, business units, and vendors.
Manage enterprise data integrations ensuring reliable data flow between core systems (e.g., PeopleSoft) and internal or vendor-hosted applications.
Requires Bachelor’s degree with 8 years related experience or Master’s degree with 6 years related experience.
Preferred experience with enterprise platforms like Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, PeopleSoft, and knowledge of authentication technologies such as SAML, CAS, or Shibboleth.
Compensation range: $95,000 to $110,000 annually.

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Open Date	07/09/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45621B
Job Title	Technical Product Managers
Working Title	Product Manager IV
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P4 - Advanced
FLSA Code	Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Monday – Friday 8-5
VP Area	President
Department	00417 - UIT Univ Support Services
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$95,000-110,000.00
Close Date	07/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	Technical Product Manager IV The IT Product Manager provides strategic leadership, planning, and lifecycle management for enterprise software applications that support university departments and campus-wide business operations. This position serves as the primary liaison between Enterprise IT and diverse institutional stakeholders, spanning campus auxiliary services as well as campus and healthcare HR departments — ensuring technology solutions align with institutional goals and deliver value to students, faculty, and staff. Working closely with business leaders, technical teams, and third-party vendors, the IT Product Manager evaluates business needs, develops product strategies and roadmaps, and oversees the successful delivery of enterprise software enhancements and initiatives. This role combines product management, customer relationship management, business analysis, and project leadership to deliver secure, reliable, and user-centered technology solutions. About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services. About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
Responsibilities	Technical Product Manager IV Product Strategy and Management Manage a portfolio of enterprise software applications supporting university business operations. Develop and maintain product vision, strategy, roadmaps, and lifecycle plans aligned with institutional priorities. Evaluate existing applications and identify opportunities for modernization, continuous improvement, and increased operational efficiency. Prioritize product enhancements and initiatives based on business value, technical feasibility, risk, and available resources. Oversee application implementation, upgrades, maintenance, and retirement activities. Stakeholder Engagement and Business Partnership Build collaborative relationships with campus departments, stakeholders, executive leadership, and third-party vendors. Serve as the primary point of contact for enterprise application strategy, functionality, and support. Facilitate stakeholder meetings and portfolio governance committees to gather business requirements, communicate priorities, and align distinct campus auxiliary, campus HR, and healthcare HR business needs. Translate business needs into functional requirements and technology solutions that improve business processes and user experience. Present project status, recommendations, and product strategies to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive sponsors. Product Delivery and Agile Leadership Represent business priorities within Agile development teams by managing product backlogs, prioritizing user stories, and defining acceptance criteria. Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure successful product delivery. Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and technical teams to develop and execute strategic product roadmaps. Balance competing priorities across the auxiliary and HR application portfolios while ensuring the delivery of high-value solutions. Project, Integration, and Cross-Functional Leadership Lead multiple concurrent enterprise software initiatives from planning through implementation. Coordinate cross-functional activities involving development, infrastructure, security, business units, and third-party vendors. Collaborate with campus departments and software vendors to support enterprise application implementations, upgrades, integrations, and ongoing improvements. Facilitate technical and functional discussions that align business needs with product capabilities and university technology standards. Oversee enterprise data integrations and data feeds supporting departments across campus, ensuring reliable data flow between core systems of record (e.g., PeopleSoft) and various internal or vendor-hosted applications. Monitor project scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, and resource needs to ensure successful delivery. Continuous Improvement Analyze business processes and recommend technology solutions that improve operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Promote best practices in product management, Agile delivery, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements that support the University’s strategic objectives. Job Code: P35314 Grade: P22
Minimum Qualifications	EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Technical Product Manager, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences	Experience serving as a Product Manager or Product Owner for enterprise applications in the HR world, as well as auxiliary applications outside the areas of finance, HR, and student. Experience working within Agile or Scrum development methodologies. Experience with enterprise platforms such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, PeopleSoft, or similar technologies. Experience managing enterprise data integrations, system interfaces, and downstream data dependencies between core systems and auxiliary/HR applications. Familiarity with authentication and identity management technologies, including SAML, CAS, or Shibboleth. Experience collaborating with software developers, architects, UI/UX teams, infrastructure, and security teams. Experience managing vendor relationships and partnering with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and data stewards across diverse campus and healthcare portfolios. Experience in higher education or another large, complex organization. Experience managing or supporting enterprise software applications or web-based systems. Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional solutions. Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Strong communication, organizational, and relationship management skills.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
* Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No

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Announcement

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Open Date	07/09/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45621B
Job Title	Technical Product Managers
Working Title	Product Manager IV
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P4 - Advanced
FLSA Code	Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Monday – Friday 8-5
VP Area	President
Department	00417 - UIT Univ Support Services
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$95,000-110,000.00
Close Date	07/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	Technical Product Manager IV The IT Product Manager provides strategic leadership, planning, and lifecycle management for enterprise software applications that support university departments and campus-wide business operations. This position serves as the primary liaison between Enterprise IT and diverse institutional stakeholders, spanning campus auxiliary services as well as campus and healthcare HR departments — ensuring technology solutions align with institutional goals and deliver value to students, faculty, and staff. Working closely with business leaders, technical teams, and third-party vendors, the IT Product Manager evaluates business needs, develops product strategies and roadmaps, and oversees the successful delivery of enterprise software enhancements and initiatives. This role combines product management, customer relationship management, business analysis, and project leadership to deliver secure, reliable, and user-centered technology solutions. About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services. About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
Responsibilities	Technical Product Manager IV Product Strategy and Management Manage a portfolio of enterprise software applications supporting university business operations. Develop and maintain product vision, strategy, roadmaps, and lifecycle plans aligned with institutional priorities. Evaluate existing applications and identify opportunities for modernization, continuous improvement, and increased operational efficiency. Prioritize product enhancements and initiatives based on business value, technical feasibility, risk, and available resources. Oversee application implementation, upgrades, maintenance, and retirement activities. Stakeholder Engagement and Business Partnership Build collaborative relationships with campus departments, stakeholders, executive leadership, and third-party vendors. Serve as the primary point of contact for enterprise application strategy, functionality, and support. Facilitate stakeholder meetings and portfolio governance committees to gather business requirements, communicate priorities, and align distinct campus auxiliary, campus HR, and healthcare HR business needs. Translate business needs into functional requirements and technology solutions that improve business processes and user experience. Present project status, recommendations, and product strategies to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive sponsors. Product Delivery and Agile Leadership Represent business priorities within Agile development teams by managing product backlogs, prioritizing user stories, and defining acceptance criteria. Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure successful product delivery. Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and technical teams to develop and execute strategic product roadmaps. Balance competing priorities across the auxiliary and HR application portfolios while ensuring the delivery of high-value solutions. Project, Integration, and Cross-Functional Leadership Lead multiple concurrent enterprise software initiatives from planning through implementation. Coordinate cross-functional activities involving development, infrastructure, security, business units, and third-party vendors. Collaborate with campus departments and software vendors to support enterprise application implementations, upgrades, integrations, and ongoing improvements. Facilitate technical and functional discussions that align business needs with product capabilities and university technology standards. Oversee enterprise data integrations and data feeds supporting departments across campus, ensuring reliable data flow between core systems of record (e.g., PeopleSoft) and various internal or vendor-hosted applications. Monitor project scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, and resource needs to ensure successful delivery. Continuous Improvement Analyze business processes and recommend technology solutions that improve operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Promote best practices in product management, Agile delivery, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements that support the University’s strategic objectives. Job Code: P35314 Grade: P22
Minimum Qualifications	EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Technical Product Manager, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences	Experience serving as a Product Manager or Product Owner for enterprise applications in the HR world, as well as auxiliary applications outside the areas of finance, HR, and student. Experience working within Agile or Scrum development methodologies. Experience with enterprise platforms such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, PeopleSoft, or similar technologies. Experience managing enterprise data integrations, system interfaces, and downstream data dependencies between core systems and auxiliary/HR applications. Familiarity with authentication and identity management technologies, including SAML, CAS, or Shibboleth. Experience collaborating with software developers, architects, UI/UX teams, infrastructure, and security teams. Experience managing vendor relationships and partnering with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and data stewards across diverse campus and healthcare portfolios. Experience in higher education or another large, complex organization. Experience managing or supporting enterprise software applications or web-based systems. Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional solutions. Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Strong communication, organizational, and relationship management skills.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
* Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No

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University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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