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Director of Product
State of New Jersey. Co-lead the product management team and advance the product management practice .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in agile product management, guiding end-to-end product development, and mentoring product managers. Strong stakeholder engagement and a commitment to public service, accessibility, and inclusion are essential.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Agile Product ManagementPeople ManagementEnd-to-End Product DevelopmentProduct Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement
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Hard Skills
Product DevelopmentRoadmap PlanningPrioritizationData-Driven Decision MakingHuman-Centered Design
Soft Skills
MentoringCoachingCollaborationProblem Solving
Industry Keywords
Civic TechProduct Management ExcellenceUser ResearchAgile Iterative DevelopmentPublic Service
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Co-lead the product management team and advance the product management practice
- Empower product managers to lead their teams effectively
- Champion product management excellence and maintain organizational best practices and standards
- Oversee project staffing and advise project teams in achieving outcomes
- Contribute to hiring and onboarding product managers
- Mentor and coach product managers through regular one-on-one meetings, feedback, and professional development support
- Guide end-to-end product and project management activities
- Participate in user research, analysis, synthesis, and agile product development
- Manage project teams and coordinate activities across teammates
- Build product-thinking capacity across the team and State
- Work with government department and agency teams on roadmaps and product strategy
- Share product practices externally and stay current on civic tech and product developments
- Report to the Chief Innovation Officer and collaborate with the current Director of Product, initiative leads, and cross-functional directors
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in agile product management
- At least 2 years of professional experience in people management and product leadership
- Experience guiding end-to-end product development from concept through launch and ongoing iteration
- Experience managing and scaling a product team
- Experience developing and implementing product strategies, including roadmap planning, prioritization, and execution
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience collaborating with design, engineering, and external partners
- Knowledge of industry trends and civic tech developments
- Experience solving complex problems using human-centered design, agile iterative development, and data-driven decision making
- Skill in understanding user needs and developing optimal solutions
- Commitment to public service, accessibility, and inclusion
- Authorized to work in the United States
- May be required to pass a background check and complete additional onboarding steps
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid leave
- Competitive retirement plan options
- Optional fringe benefits