Product Manager

Position: Technical Product/ Program Manager Duration: 1+ Years ContractLocation: Waterloo, IA/ OnsiteShift: 1st shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm)Position OverviewSeeking a Technical Product / Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of engineering and software applications. This role combines product ownership, vendor management, governance, budgeting, compliance, and strategic project leadership. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day operational activities while driving large-scale technology and process improvement initiatives across multiple business functions.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the operational performance and lifecycle of enterprise engineering and software applications.Lead governance, compliance, risk assessment, and audit-related activities.Oversee budgeting, forecasting, software renewals, cost optimization, and financial tracking.Manage software licensing, usage monitoring, access approvals, and vendor relationships.Partner with technical support teams to resolve application, infrastructure, and service issues.Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and software vendors.Lead strategic initiatives including platform migrations, cloud adoption, system integrations, tool modernization, and process improvements.Drive reporting enhancements, automation opportunities, and operational efficiencies.Coordinate cross-functional efforts involving Engineering, IT, Architecture, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Leadership teams.Support change management, user adoption, and organizational transformation initiatives.Required Qualifications5+ years of experience in Product Management, Technical Program Management, IT Business Management, Software Asset Management, or a related field.Experience managing enterprise software applications through operational support and strategic transformation initiatives.Proven expertise in vendor management, software licensing, contract renewals, and budget management.Experience with governance, compliance, risk management, audits, and process controls.Strong stakeholder management skills across business and technical organizations.Experience leading complex cross-functional projects and technology initiatives.Knowledge of Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting engineering software ecosystems and application lifecycle management tools.Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.Experience with supplier risk management and software contract negotiations.Understanding of embedded software or engineering-focused technology environments.Experience in large enterprise organizations with matrixed teams and multiple stakeholders.Key SkillsProduct ManagementTechnical Program ManagementEnterprise ApplicationsVendor & Supplier ManagementSoftware LicensingBudget & Financial ManagementGovernance & ComplianceRisk ManagementAgile & SDLCCloud Technologies (Azure, AWS)Stakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementChange ManagementSystem IntegrationCommunication & LeadershipIdeal CandidateA highly organized Product or Program Manager with experience managing enterprise software portfolios, vendor relationships, compliance requirements, budgets, and strategic technology initiatives while partnering effectively with diverse technical and business stakeholders.Note-The compensation range provided for this position does not include benefits and reflects base pay only.