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GDOT Technical Product Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
27 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
24 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Leads statewide business objectives in IT fields such as electronic data processing information systems technology and electronic security. Has high level of responsibility within an agency or organization. Directs subordinate managers and staff.
Job Summary: Position Overview 4 years of product management or technical program management experience preferably within a government agency enterprise IT or transportation technology ecosystem. Familiarity with data pipelines GIS/spatial data systems cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS) or enterprise service platforms (e.g. ServiceNow). Experience overseeing outsourced or contractor-led software development efforts is highly desirable Required/Desired Skills
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Job Summary: Position Overview
TheTechnical Product Manager (TPM) bridges the gap between complex businessworkflows and technical engineering execution. Operating within GDOTs enterprise IT environment the TPM is responsible for assessment of specialized applications platforms or data product requests. This role requires a blend of business acumen and a deep understanding of technical architecture system integrations and data structures.
Core ResponsibilitiesManagement & Requirement Engineering
- Act as the primary liaison between business units (e.g. Engineering Planning Operations) executive leadership and internal/external engineering teams.
- Lead discovery sessions to uncover and analyze deep user needs transforming vague business requests into highly structured prioritized product backlogs.
- Translate complex business processes into technical specifications system architecture maps user stories and clear acceptance criteria for developers.
Leadership & Platform Governance
- Collaborate closely with enterprise architects security teams and database administrators to evaluate technical feasibility manage system dependencies and mitigate technical risks.
- Ensure all product features conform to internal IT governance frameworks state agency security protocols and strict regulatory or federal compliance standards.
- Evaluate APIs data integration plans and existing software capabilities within the IT and Transportation Tech markets to determine buy-vs-build strategies.
- Establish and enforce a protocol for consistent and detailed documentation for all developed solutions to be used by both internal and external resources (GDOT and suppliers).
- Document and present status updates to stakeholders and management
Process Improvement & Documentation
- Identify opportunities to optimize the IT project intake evaluation and prioritization processes using data-driven insights.
- Develop standardize and maintain guidelines templates operating procedures and training materials to help business users submit high-quality project requests.
- Draft formal technical policies agency guidance documentation and system regulations for management approval within assigned timeframes.
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| product management or technical program management | Required | 4 | Years |
| Familiarity with data pipelines GIS/spatial data systems cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS) or enterprise service platforms (e.g. ServiceNow). | Required | 2 | Years |
| Vendor Management: Experience overseeing outsourced or contractor-led software development efforts is highly desirable | Highly desired | 2 | Years |
| No. | Question |
|---|---|
| Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement |
| Question2 | The maximum mark-up for this engagements SRP rate is 25%. To be competitive on pricing a mark-up below the 25% threshold is suggested. Do you agree to propose a mark-up at or below 25% |
| Question3 | This assignment is contingent upon customer renewal and availability of adequate funding. Do you agree to this requirement |
| Question4 | If selected for engagement your candidate will be expected to start no later than 2 weeks (10 business days) after the clients selection date Do you agree to this requirement |
| Question5 | Candidates experience must be validated by the employer(s) they performed the work for prior to submission for this request. Has candidates relevant experience been verified with prior employers |
