PacificCorp - Portland, OR
posted about 2 months ago
The Principal Technical Product Manager at PacifiCorp will play a pivotal role in leading Agile product delivery for both new and existing technology products, as well as technical and operational processes. This position is integral to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), where the product manager will manage and coordinate the development of processes and technologies that enable asset data and system performance tracking and reporting. The role involves identifying and developing opportunities for innovative and cost-effective products, analyzing emerging technologies, and contributing to program and technology strategy development. Additionally, the Principal Product Manager will evaluate the cost-effectiveness of engineering proposals and ensure compliance with company tariffs and program delivery standards. This position also entails managing program agreements with delivery vendors and developing the necessary infrastructure to support assigned programs. In this role, the Principal Product Manager will apply Agile methodologies to research and define user problem statements, use cases, and functional requirements for multiple products. They will perform benchmarking for alternative approaches and insights, identify improvement needs based on stakeholder input, and develop prioritized project plans and product roadmaps. The manager will oversee stakeholder relationships, manage vendor interactions, and conduct user testing and product demo sessions to ensure deliverables meet specified acceptance criteria and achieve desired business outcomes. A continuous improvement mindset will be promoted through retrospectives and sharing lessons learned. The Principal Product Manager will also oversee budget development, coordinate budget activities, and support the creation and delivery of process and technology training for end users. Regular updates on project status, successes, and lessons learned will be communicated to leadership, and collaboration with leadership teams will be essential to meet business objectives. The role may also involve regulatory activities, including writing testimony and responding to data requests, and may require leading and mentoring junior staff.