Hybrid, W2 Product Manger
ektello is partnering with a global retail leader to find a Technical Product Manager to work onsite in Pleasanton, CA. This is a hybrid, W2 contract that includes PTO, and we offer medical and 401k benefit options.
Key Responsibilities
· Own the product lifecycle for internal developer and architecture platforms.
· Define and manage roadmaps for tools like GitHub, Jira, Confluence, Clarity, and architecture modeling platforms.
· Drive improvements in SDLC workflows, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and documentation.
· Translate business needs into clear, outcome-driven product requirements.
· Influence stakeholders to focus on solving business problems rather than documenting specifications.
· Own and streamline large-scale product backlogs.
· Drive prioritization using business impact, technical feasibility, and stakeholder urgency.
· Ensure product releases meet quality standards and deliver intended outcomes.
Qualifications
· 7+ years of product management experience, ideally in platform or internal tools.
· Deep understanding of SDLC processes and developer workflows.
· Hands-on experience with tools like GitHub, Jira, Confluence, Clarity, and architecture modeling platforms (e.g., LeanIX, ArchiMate, or similar).
· Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
· Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
· Familiarity with agile methodologies and enterprise-scale tool governance.
Preferred Qualifications
· Background in software engineering or technical product management.
· Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and tooling.
· Exposure to ITSM, DevOps, or platform engineering practices.
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