Description

McClatchy is in search of a Technical Product Manager to lead our Messaging Platform team. In this position, you will collaborate with product managers, architects, and software engineers to deliver scalable software solutions to delight our customers. This position will execute our product vision by setting business priorities for the development and platform teams and maintaining a clean product backlog and roadmap. 

Job Responsibilities

• Develop user, business, and technical requirements for messaging  products and features
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to assess value and deliver the most important roadmap items first
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally between Product, UX, Development, and business stakeholders
• Participate in release planning and support release execution as needed
• Document release notes to be shared within the organization to inform all employees of upcoming changes to the platform
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements of new features
• Maintain a prioritized backlog to feed the development and platform teams
• Provide assistance in troubleshooting end user issues to ensure customer satisfaction
• Break down high level requirements into epics, features, and user stories
• Lead and facilitate various agile ceremonies if needed
• Shepherd product and feature implementations, including limited project management responsibilities
• Analyze existing processes, procedures, and platforms for opportunities for growth - feel empowered to take ownership and speak out!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Analyst, or Product Manager
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal - you’ll be working with global teams so clear communication is key
• Familiarity with Agile software development and willingness to learn more
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills

About McClatchy:

Our impact is growing every day. 30 growing markets. Over 65 million monthly readers. 56 Pulitzer Prizes. A strong portfolio of dynamic partnerships and smart investments. Our award-winning journalism, digital reach, and commitment to innovative growth have never been stronger. 

As a member of the McClatchy family, you are part of a flexible, empowering, and exciting culture dedicated to creating a work/life balance and consistent opportunities for growth—a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future. It’s an exciting time to be here. Our company is experiencing the most transformative period in its history. We’re growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways.

McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on well-being and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends.