Senior Technical Assessor/Interviewer - Product Management

This is a remote position.

Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Assessor/Interviewer specializing in Product Management to join our team. This advanced role involves evaluating technical candidates for various senior-level product management positions, ensuring they meet the highest standards of technical proficiency, product strategy skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in creating and managing user stories, product roadmaps, UX strategies, wireframing, and using Jira, along with a strong ability to mentor and guide the technical assessment process.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct comprehensive technical interviews and assessments for senior-level product management positions, ensuring a thorough evaluation of candidates technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
  
• Develop and continuously update advanced assessment criteria and interview questions to reflect the latest trends, tools, and best practices in user story creation, product roadmapping, UX strategy, and wireframing.
  
• Collaborate closely with the HR and product management teams to understand complex role requirements, desired skills, and team dynamics, tailoring assessments accordingly.
  
• Provide detailed, actionable feedback and recommendations to the hiring team, playing a key role in informing hiring decisions.
  
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in product management technologies, tools, and practices, ensuring that assessments remain current and relevant.
  
• Facilitate in-depth workshops or discussions to evaluate candidates’ hands-on skills in a collaborative environment.
  
• Mentor and train junior technical assessors/interviewers, providing guidance on best practices and interview techniques.
  
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the technical assessment process.
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Product Management, or a related field.
  
• 7+ years of experience in product management roles, with at least 5 years specializing in senior product management positions.
  
• Deep understanding of user story creation, product roadmapping, UX strategy, and wireframing.
  
• Proficiency with Jira and other product management tools.
  
• Experience with developing and executing product strategies, including market analysis, competitive analysis, and roadmap planning.
  
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate complex technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to provide constructive feedback and mentor others.
  
• Extensive experience designing advanced technical assessments and conducting technical interviews.
  
• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest product management trends and best practices.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced certifications in product management or related fields (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Pragmatic Marketing Certification).
  
• Significant experience in a technical hiring or technical assessment role.
  
• Leadership or managerial experience in a product management team, with a proven track record of mentoring and guiding team members.
  
• Experience contributing to product management communities or publications.
  
• Familiarity with project management software and methodologies.
  
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for product strategy and management.
  

Mandatory Technical Key Skills:

User Story Creation, Product Roadmap, UX Strategy, Wireframing, Jira, Product Management, Agile, Lean, Confluence, Prototyping, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Roadmap Planning, Requirement Gathering, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Feature Prioritization, Backlog Management, Acceptance Criteria, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Customer Journey Mapping, Personas Development, Story Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Lean Methodologies.