Senior IT Project Manager / Product Owner - Part-time

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior IT Project Manager / Product Owner on a part-time basis starting January 2026 to guide ADGA’s software development efforts, ensuring projects meet organizational needs and provide long-term value for members and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects and product development initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Define and communicate the vision and priorities for ADGA’s technology products.
• Create and maintain the product roadmap and annual priorities.
• Serve as the primary entry point for work to the development team.
• Gather requirements and create user stories in collaboration with staff and subject matter experts that are actionable by the development team
• Manage the development backlog, including feature requests and bug tracking in Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Prioritize development teamwork following the guidance of overall EC Priorities and business needs determine contents of software releases.
• Determine content of individual software releases
• Oversee functional acceptance testing for all releases and determine go/ no-go decisions on releases with concurrence of the Association Manager.
• Maintain process workflow diagrams and product documentation.
• Coordinate regularly with the Association Manager, EC, IM Committee, and Communications Specialist on project updates, release communications, and organizational alignment.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and staff, including an annual presentation on the state of NG and the roadmap.
• Act as a resource to staff for Agile development knowledge and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or related field.
• 5 years of product management/ownership experience, ideally with software development teams.
• Strong skills in backlog management and stakeholder communication.
• Proven ability to balance short-term needs with long-term strategic vision.
• Experience working in an agile development environment preferred.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Application Question(s):

• Do you need sponsorship at any point in the future to work or continue to work in the USA?
• Are you willing to travel to the office, etc. as needed (estimated 3-6 times per year but subject to change)?
• Are you a certified Project Manager?
• Please provide the name and location of the university from which you received your degree(s).

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Spindale, NC 28160

Salary : $42,000 - $52,000