Description

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Technical Product Manager to join our growing product team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring product professional to gain hands-on experience across the entire product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess a foundational understanding of technical product management principles, a keen interest in technology, and practical experience using Jira. You will work closely with senior product managers, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to contribute to our product strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

Product Management & Strategy:

• Support the translation of Objectives & Key Results (OKR) into detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and other Ford Business customers to facilitate the delivery of product features.
• Help manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and release plans.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to the monitoring and analysis of product performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization and improvement.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining product documentation, including feature specifications, user guides, training requirements and release notes.
• Effectively communicate product updates, progress, and technical details to internal stakeholders.

Jira Usage & Workflow Facilitation:

• Utilize Jira daily to manage tasks, create and update user stories, track risks & issues, and monitor feature development progress.
• Navigate and understand complex Jira boards, dashboards, and reports to extract relevant information about team progress and project status.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams or other service teams within Jira, ensuring clear communication and task handoffs.
• Help ensure data accuracy and consistency within Jira tickets, adhering to established workflows and best practices.
• Understand how Jira supports Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban, and contribute to optimizing team workflows within the platform.
• Assist in generating basic reports and dashboards from Jira to provide insights into project health and team velocity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a product-focused role (e.g., Product Analyst, Business Analyst, Project Coordinator) or in a software development team.
• Demonstrable experience as a user of Jira for task management, issue tracking, and workflow progression within a product management team.
• Foundational understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for learning new technologies and concepts quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Familiarity with other collaboration tools like Confluence is a plus.