Technical Product Manager

Develop and maintain a clear and compelling product vision and strategy for the Alfa automation platform, aligned with Ford Credit's overall technology and business objectives.

• Create and manage a prioritized product roadmap, based on user feedback, market research, and technical feasibility.

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the Alfa platform and its features.

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

• Work closely with engineering, operations, and other stakeholders to gather and document detailed product requirements.

• Translate business needs into clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications.

• Prioritize features and user stories based on business value, technical feasibility, and user impact.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in product management, software engineering, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of automation technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Develop and maintain a clear and compelling product vision and strategy for the Alfa automation platform, aligned with Ford Credit's overall technology and business objectives.

• Create and manage a prioritized product roadmap, based on user feedback, market research, and technical feasibility.

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the Alfa platform and its features.

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

• Work closely with engineering, operations, and other stakeholders to gather and document detailed product requirements.

• Translate business needs into clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications.

• Prioritize features and user stories based on business value, technical feasibility, and user impact.

• Maintain a well-groomed product backlog in Jira (or your preferred project management tool).

• Act as the product owner for one or more Agile development teams, providing guidance and support throughout the development process.

• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Collaborate with engineering to ensure that features are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

• Manage product releases, including release notes, documentation, and communication to stakeholders.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including engineering, operations, security, and business units.

• Communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap to stakeholders through presentations, demos, and other channels.

• Gather feedback from stakeholders on the Alfa platform and its features, and incorporate that feedback into the product roadmap.

• Act as a point of contact for questions and issues related to the Alfa platform.