Senior Technical Product Manager, Software

$125,000 - $160,000/Yr

Fortune Brands - Harvey, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Harvey, IL

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Technical Product Manager, Software at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. plays a pivotal role in the Connected Products Group, focusing on the integration of smart security products. This position is designed for a product leader who is execution-oriented and customer-obsessed, responsible for defining and delivering software features that enhance the security ecosystem. The role involves collaboration across various teams to innovate and launch new products, ensuring a seamless user experience in the connected home environment.

Responsibilities

• Adding new features and improvements to the Yale Access and Master Lock system.
• Leading innovation and driving end-to-end the launch of new products and experiences.
• Serving as a software product owner on large scrum teams.
• Collaborating with engineering team members to influence system architecture and design.
• Working closely with teams to bring new products and features to market.
• Collaborating with category managers, designers, and engineering partners to refine platform features.
• Working in an Agile environment to review business needs and refine priorities.
• Partnering with stakeholders to inform product vision and strategy.
• Developing, owning, and executing product plans for assigned initiatives.
• Defining and refining desirable outcomes and team OKRs for new features and improvements.
• Prioritizing and maintaining the sprint backlog for assigned products.
• Guiding the product functional discovery and design process.
• Developing and maintaining tracking and reporting of product performance post-launch.

Requirements

• Over 5 years in software product management or development, with at least 1 year in connected products preferred.
• BA/BS in a technical field or equivalent experience; MBA is advantageous.
• Advanced user of Jira or similar project management tools.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and best practices.
• Strong foundational knowledge of software development, including system architectures, programming languages, data structures, APIs, and cloud services.
• Ability to rapidly understand complex technology and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• In-depth experience with mobile technologies, connected Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices, cloud services, and device firmware.
• Dedicated to creating user-centered products.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and drive clarity in high-pressure situations.
• Strong belief in using data to understand user needs and drive product improvements.
• Extensive experience with both major mobile platforms (iOS and Android).
• Skilled in managing complex software platforms and product ecosystems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in quality assurance, development, technical program management, or product design.
• Familiarity with connected home technologies and ecosystems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company contribution
• Product discounts
• Flexible time off benefits including half-day summer Fridays
• Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits
• Employee Resource Groups for inclusivity