Company 

Intentional Futures is an idea-to-impact consultancy. We work with some of the most notable leaders in the US to solve hard problems that matter. Our clients are visionaries and change agents who believe the world can be better than it is and trust us to be their thought partner. 

We are a firm of researchers, strategists and designers that work on complex issues with corporations, nonprofits, and family foundations. We are looking for a self-motivated and skilled Technical Product Manager to join our team!

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that having staff with diverse backgrounds allows us to better serve our clients, support one another, and fulfill our mission. As an equal opportunity employer, iF considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class. People of color, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

We take leadership and training seriously and will invest in you and your goals.

Role Description

Our product work is growing in complexity and potential for positive impact through new cloud offerings. At the same time, we do deep technical research across a wide range of technologies enabling industry leaders to make the right business decisions. We’re looking for an experienced technical leader who will partner with a team of developers, designers, and strategists to increase iF’s capabilities and refine our technical approaches to new products and deliver technical insight to industry leaders.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead a teams of developers through the product development lifecycle
• Experience translating client requirements into tactical increments of work for cross-functional teams (i.e., engineering, devOPs, design)
• Lead the program management process, including contracts, program organization, resourcing, plan development, scope management and risk mitigation
• Ability to help clients define their product vision and strategy
• Engage with external partners to explore, maintain, and integrate technology solutions
• Leverage industry knowledge and learnings to build and maintain a broad understanding of product strategies, tools, and best practices
• Help land new projects where technological capability is a deciding factor
• Own developer partnerships and ongoing developer relationships
• Participate in technical research projects presenting key findings to industry leaders

Qualifications and Skills

• 4+ years experience owning the full software product development lifecycle from concept to delivery
• Experience collaborating with executive sponsors to gather insight and fold them into product development lifecycle
• Ability to develop strong relationships and enable cohesiveness across diverse individual skills and styles
• Able to purposefully identify risks, and drive action to mitigate and resolve issue
• Experience leading all Agile ceremonies including: sprint planning, review, demo, and stand-up sessions
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, coupled with responsiveness and follow-through on details

Bonus Points

• Experience with a client services organization, working in a client facing role with a passion for human-centered design
• Hands-on development experience

Please note that this role is on-site in our Seattle office. Our staff are currently working from home full-time due to Covid, but we are not able to offer relocation packages. We are also unable to offer any visa sponsorship at this time.

This interview process will be conducted via phone calls and Zoom.

The salary range for this role is estimated to be $96,000 - $153,200.

iF Values

• Imagination - We seek out new perspectives, creative approaches, and novel solutions.
• Rigor - We challenge ourselves to question, substantiate, and sweat every detail.
• Teamwork - We build trust by working openly and collaboratively with clients, partners, and each other.

iF supports workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class.

iF offers a benefits package that includes domestic partner benefits, parental leave, and adoption leave.

If you love the endless pursuit of the unknown, apply today.

Job posted on 2021.01.04