Technical Product Manager

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 140000 - 155000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

The Technical Product Manager will guide the strategic direction development and delivery of technology-driven solutions that advance organizational objectives. This hands-on leader bridges business needs with technical execution partnering closely with engineering design and stakeholder teams to define product strategy prioritize backlogs and deliver scalable high-quality systems. Combining deep technical understanding with strong product management discipline the incumbent will ensure that business goals are translated into clear actionable product requirements and that technical teams are empowered to execute efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders user experience designers and engineering leaders to define and deliver a clear product vision that meets business needs.
Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications epics and user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.
Partner with engineering teams to assess feasibility scope and dependencies ensuring efficient delivery of technically sound solutions.
Manage product backlogs and prioritize features based on business value user impact and technical constraints.
Support Agile development processes by participating in sprint planning backlog refinement and product reviews to ensure alignment across teams.
Serve as the key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the product lifecycle.
Collaborate with architects and developers to make informed decisions about system design integration scalability and performance.
Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development process ensuring project milestones and quality standards are met.
Ensure quality of implemented products.
Partner with QA DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless deployment monitoring and continuous improvement of products.
Maintain up-to-date technical and process documentation to support product knowledge sharing and team onboarding.
Promote a culture of collaboration innovation and accountability within the cross-functional product team.
Act as an advocate for technology-driven improvements continuously exploring opportunities to enhance efficiency automation and user experience.
Facilitate feedback loops between users business leaders and engineers to refine product direction and optimize technical delivery.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Salary Range

$140000 - $155000 if located in Illinois

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:
Required:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Product Management Information Systems or a related technical field or equivalent professional experience.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in technical product management software development or related roles leading cross-functional technical teams.
Proven ability to translate business goals into scalable technical solutions and manage full product lifecycles.
Strong understanding of software development processes system integrations APIs and data architectures.
Experience collaborating with software engineers architects designers and QA teams in Agile environments.
Proficiency with product management and Agile tools such as Jira Azure DevOps or similar.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Preferred:

Background in or exposure to professional services industries (legal financial consulting etc.).
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure GCP) and enterprise technology ecosystems.
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
User-centered mindset and familiarity with UX design principles or experience collaborating with design teams on user-centric solutions.
Experience with running design thinking workshops and art of the possible design sessions.

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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SummaryThe Technical Product Manager will guide the strategic direction development and delivery of technology-driven solutions that advance organizational objectives. This hands-on leader bridges business needs with technical execution partnering closely with engineering design and stakeholder team...

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders user experience designers and engineering leaders to define and deliver a clear product vision that meets business needs.
Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications epics and user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.
Partner with engineering teams to assess feasibility scope and dependencies ensuring efficient delivery of technically sound solutions.
Manage product backlogs and prioritize features based on business value user impact and technical constraints.
Support Agile development processes by participating in sprint planning backlog refinement and product reviews to ensure alignment across teams.
Serve as the key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the product lifecycle.
Collaborate with architects and developers to make informed decisions about system design integration scalability and performance.
Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development process ensuring project milestones and quality standards are met.
Ensure quality of implemented products.
Partner with QA DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless deployment monitoring and continuous improvement of products.
Maintain up-to-date technical and process documentation to support product knowledge sharing and team onboarding.
Promote a culture of collaboration innovation and accountability within the cross-functional product team.
Act as an advocate for technology-driven improvements continuously exploring opportunities to enhance efficiency automation and user experience.
Facilitate feedback loops between users business leaders and engineers to refine product direction and optimize technical delivery.

$140000 - $155000 if located in Illinois

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:
Required:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Product Management Information Systems or a related technical field or equivalent professional experience.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in technical product management software development or related roles leading cross-functional technical teams.
Proven ability to translate business goals into scalable technical solutions and manage full product lifecycles.
Strong understanding of software development processes system integrations APIs and data architectures.
Experience collaborating with software engineers architects designers and QA teams in Agile environments.
Proficiency with product management and Agile tools such as Jira Azure DevOps or similar.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Preferred:

Background in or exposure to professional services industries (legal financial consulting etc.).
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure GCP) and enterprise technology ecosystems.
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
User-centered mindset and familiarity with UX design principles or experience collaborating with design teams on user-centric solutions.
Experience with running design thinking workshops and art of the possible design sessions.

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-OE1

Required Experience:

Key Skills

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Technical Product Manager

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