Technical Product Manager

Job Summary

Nexaminds is seeking a Technical Product Manager to support a Retail Sales Data Platform. The role involves managing data-driven products, partnering with engineering teams, and delivering near-real-time sales data.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Technical Product Manager, or Product Owner supporting software products.
• Experience working with retail, sales, transactional, or other data-intensive applications.
• Experience working closely with software engineering teams in Agile environments.
• Ability to write clear user stories, define acceptance criteria, and prioritize product backlogs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to query data using SQL.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to make informed product decisions by balancing business needs with technical considerations.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting real-time or streaming data platforms.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or similar cloud-based data platforms.
• Exposure to Kafka or event-driven architectures.
• Basic understanding of Java- or Python-based applications.
• Experience supporting application modernization or legacy system migrations.

Location

Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)

Job Duties

• Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities and engineering capacity.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, SMEs, architects, and engineering teams to gather, refine, and document product requirements.
• Define user stories, acceptance criteria, and product priorities for Agile development teams.
• Evaluate new business requests and determine the appropriate product or engineering team responsible for implementation.
• Support the migration of capabilities from legacy applications to the new retail sales data platform.
• Use SQL and data analysis to validate requirements, support product decisions, and understand business impacts.
• Monitor product performance, analyze operational metrics, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner with engineering throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure successful delivery of product initiatives.

What You Can Expect

• A friendly and trusting environment where you can thrive.
• Stock options.
• Remote work options.
• Flexible working hours.
• Benefits above the law.
• Opportunities for mentorship and personal growth.