Product Manager

Granicus is a company focused on transforming the Govtech industry by connecting governments with their constituents. They are seeking a skilled Product Manager to drive execution across agile teams, manage a prioritized backlog, and oversee the development of complex technical products that enhance citizen engagement and government transparency.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate Product Mastery: Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the product’s features, user journeys, technical architecture, and business value. Be the go-to expert for how the product works and why
• Apply AI/ML Fluency to Drive Innovation: Demonstrate familiarity with Agentic AI concepts and a strong innovation mindset. Leverage analytics, customer feedback, and business insights to inform backlog prioritization and product decisions
• Lead PI Planning & Value Stream Alignment: Drive effective program increment planning by aligning team objectives with strategic goals across value streams—such as security, customer experience, technical debt, and innovation. Coordinate dependencies, track progress, and adapt plans as priorities evolve
• Own Backlog & Sprint Readiness: Maintain a well-groomed Jira backlog that reflects product priorities and technical feasibility. Ensure stories are clearly defined, prioritized, and sprint-ready by refining requirements and removing blockers
• Lead Agile Team Integration & Story Development: Actively participate in agile ceremonies and serve as the product voice within the team. Write clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria that reflect both user needs and technical feasibility
• Facilitate Cross-Functional Alignment & Communication: Collaborate with engineering, design, QA, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve ambiguities, and ensure smooth execution. Maintain clear documentation and communicate progress, risks, and timelines

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of product management or related experience in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Experience in marketing automation and/or digital engagement platforms
• Fluency in Jira and/or Aha!
• Experience working with technical teams and understanding APIs, data models, or system architecture
• Exposure to scaled agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS) and program increment planning
• Demonstrated use of AI/ML tools to enhance productivity, decision-making, or product discovery
• Strong understanding of customer discovery techniques and user research methodologies
• Experience contributing to platform or multi-product ecosystems
• Familiarity with compliance, security, or regulatory requirements in product development
• Familiarity with product analytics tools (e.g., Amplitude, Mixpanel, Looker) and A/B testing frameworks