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The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) is currently seeking a Product Manager (Orchard) – in the Office of Digital Services and Solutions.

The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) currently manages the delivery of IT infrastructure services to 89 Executive Branch agencies and managed network services to more than 1,200 state and local government entities. IT infrastructure services encompass mainframes, servers, service desk, end user computing, disaster recovery and security. Managed network services include the state’s wide and local area networks, voice, cable and wiring, and conferencing services.

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JOB SUMMARY: 

The Product Manager for the Office of Digital Services and Solutions within the Georgia Technology Authority is responsible for defining the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the official design system for the state of Georgia, Orchard., Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver and manage a world-class solution that meets the needs of our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Serve as a subject matter expert for the Orchard Design System platform, providing guidance and assistance to internal teams and customers as needed.

·Responsible for collaborating with GTA teams that lead product planning, training development, user experience, quality assurance, and financial billing for Orchard and collaborating with the system’s external service providers.

·Lead the design and development practice and work with a collective team of GTA contributors and external service providers.

·Manage the strategic roadmap for Orchard and providing feedback on product roadmaps with any new information DSGa comes across as we build and collect more data.

·Manage a design system product supporting GovHub and transactional application websites using tools like Storybook or Patternlab.

·Work with the outreach team to grow the adoption of the design system.

·Preparing the backlog for sprint planning.

·Preparing for the retrospective, organizing, and completing the action items.

·Coordinating research to understand the users’ needs and ensure DSGa products are aligned.

·Understand and lead development for the product strategy and roadmap

·Align and prioritize product features with overall strategy and business goals

·Manage the work backlog and map out any dependencies

·Oversee agile process by driving task grooming and sprint planning activities

·Conduct market research and identify industry trends

·Define and track success metrics

·Report product development progress to the DSGa team and key stakeholders

·Performs other duties as assigned 

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Expresses ideas clearly and persuasively both verbally and in writing. (Communication)
• Understanding of the following platforms:Storybook; Figma; Drupal (Version 9 and 10); Jira and Atlassian tool stack; Confluence; Slack; Microsoft Team; product management frameworks (Technical)
• Knowledge of front-end development (Technical)
• Synthesizes findings from multiple sources to develop well-informed analyses and recommendations. (Research)
• Analyzes situations from multiple perspectives to gain a holistic understanding of complex issues. (Critical Thinking)
• Iteratively refines models based on feedback and real-world performance to improve accuracy over time. (Forecasting and Predictive Modeling)
• Inspires and motivates team members to achieve excellence and exceed expectations. (Leadership)
• Utilizes statistical methods and data visualization techniques to identify trends, patterns, and insights. (Data Analysis)
• Values diverse perspectives and actively seeks input from team members to inform decision-making. (Collaboration and Teamwork)
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and digestible key messages. (Content Development)
• Ability to analyze business problems or risks and make informed recommendations. (Analytical)

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications: 

Six (6) years of direct related design system management practices, full product life cycle management experience with at least two (2) years of design systems experience AND knowledge of multiple technical environments and general skills (to include but not limited to; market software products/platforms, financial management, business analysis, and communications).

Preferred Qualifications: 

(Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interaction Design, Human Factors, Computer Science, or a related field AND two (2) years of experience related to information technology – design system management, product management, full product life cycle, and technology solutions.
• Advanced experience in designing and developing design systems; specifically with Storybook or Patternlab.
• Advanced experience with Agile (Scrum) project methodologies.
• Advanced experience with Atlassian stack or similar development management tools.
• Advanced experience and technical expertise in digital accessibility laws.
• Advanced experience in content management systems.

COMPENSATION/WORKER TYPE/ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Hiring Salary Range: *$58,100.00 - $74,200.00

Worker Type: Hybrid – State of Georgia Remote Work Option

*Current Georgia state government employees will be subject to SPB rule provisions.

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Technology Authority offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and childcare spending account; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon position. More information on Benefits: https://team.georgia.gov/my-benefits/

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

Georgia Technology Authority does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.