IT Functional Analyst Advanced (Technical Product Manager)

Duties to include but not limited to:

Product Strategy Vision:Define and manage the product roadmap and vision in alignment with Staterequirements user needs and business objectives. Prioritize features andenhancements based on value feasibility and impact.

User Business Value: Use quantitative data to understand user behavior and and measure success criteria to ensure product outcomesdeliver meaningful value.

Requirements Gathering Translation: Collaborate with stakeholders business owners and designers togather document and translate business and user needs into preciseactionable technical requirements and user stories.

Technical Oversight SystemsIntegration: Ensure product solutions are technically sound scalable andcompliant with State standards. Oversee integration with Marylands financialmanagement and ERP systems coordinating with IT as needed.

Performance Analytics Reporting: Conduct functional and dataanalysis to inform project decisions. Create and maintain reports on systemperformance user engagement and improvement opportunities.

Quality Assurance Continuous Improvement: Implement quality control processes tovalidate performance functionality and userexperience. Incorporate feedback to drive iterative improvement.

StakeholderEngagement: Maintain open consistent communication with stakeholders at alllevels. Provide updates address concerns and manage interdependencies acrossdepartments.

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess thefollowingpreferred qualification(s). Include clear and specificinformation on your application regardingall qualifications.

Bachelorsdegree from an accredited college or university in computer science informationtechnology information science or a related field.

5years of experience in product delivery including 5 years in modern product developmentor product ownership roles.

Provenexperience:

- Leadingproduct teams in launching new capabilities and maintaining systems in production atscale.

- Aligning technology products with businessprocesses.

- Creating and managing product roadmaps andprioritized backlogs.

3years of experience in:

- Agile project delivery and development practices.

- Human-centered design and client-facing roles such asbusiness analysis or user research.

- Change management in dynamic user-focused environments.

Strongknowledge of modern technologies and agile methodologies focusing on deliveringuser value and maintaining a high-quality user experience.

Demonstratedability to make data-informed decisions effectively communicate (written andverbal) and manage change with diverse stakeholders.

Preferredcertifications: Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Certified Scrum ProductOwner (CSPO) Project Management Professional (PMP) or ITIL Foundation Certification.

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information onyour application. Please include all experience and education that isrelated to this position. All information concerning your qualificationsmust be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing datewill not be considered. Credit is given for relevant part-time temporaryor volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you mustinclude the time spent on such activities on your application.

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credityou will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered aposition. You may submit your transcript as part of the applicationprocess.

Please note selected candidates may be required to complete andsuccessfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior tobeing hired.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reformand Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

Contractual employees who work for an agencycovered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare BenefitsProgram have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week(or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized healthbenefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractualemployee you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for yourmedical and prescription coverage including any eligible dependents you haveenrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the costfor these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidentaldeath and dismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsibleto pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employeewho has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate ofone hour for every 30 hours worked not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

Interestedapplicants should email a resume and cover letter to including IT Functional Analyst Advanced inthe subject line.

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