Manager of Product Management

At Agate Software, we are building a better world by revolutionizing how government agencies and nonprofits manage their grant processes. Our solutions empower our customers to maximize their resources, drive compliance, and focus on their core missions of distributing millions of dollars in funding for critical social services.
Our success is built on three pillars: Innovation, Integrity, and Impact. For over 20 years, Agate Software has been at the forefront of transformative innovation in the grant management industry. Our journey is marked by groundbreaking achievements and a commitment to pushing boundaries. By simplifying complex workflows, enhancing transparency, and turbo-charging efficiency, we enable our customers to maximize the impact of their funding.
Always challenging the status quo, we strive to set new industry standards and we are seeking the brightest minds to join us in this mission. If you're ready to apply your expertise in a dynamic, growth-oriented, mission-driven environment, read on to see how this position aligns with your skills and interests!

What We're Looking For

Agate is seeking a Manager of Product Management to lead a team responsible for requirements definition, backlog management, and delivery coordination across our platform and project-based work. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, brings structure to complexity, and knows how to turn business needs into clear, actionable work that helps engineering teams deliver. 

This role is ideal for a builder. You are energized by solving hard problems, comfortable operating with limited direction, and motivated by the opportunity to create practical, repeatable processes in an environment that is still evolving. You may already be leading a small team, or you may be a strong senior-level product, product owner, or business analysis professional ready to step into management. 

Our platform serves State, Local, and Education customers, and we are continuing to mature our product delivery model as we scale. The right candidate will be excited by the chance to improve how work moves from intake to execution, strengthen collaboration across teams, and help build the structure needed for the next stage of growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team responsible for requirements gathering, backlog management, and delivery coordination
• Translate customer, business, and operational needs into clear product requirements and actionable work for engineering
• Establish standards for high-quality requirements, including epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, and readiness for development
• Oversee backlog creation, prioritization, and maintenance to ensure teams are focused on the highest-value work
• Partner with engineering leadership to improve sprint readiness, delivery predictability, and cross-functional execution
• Build scalable processes, templates, and operating rhythms that improve clarity, accountability, and consistency
• Support Agile delivery practices and help strengthen how teams plan, refine, and deliver work
• Identify opportunities to reduce rework, improve coordination, and create a more efficient product delivery model

What You'll Bring

• 6+ years of experience in product management, product ownership, business analysis, or a related role in software delivery environments
• Experience leading, mentoring, or guiding others involved in requirements gathering, backlog management, or delivery planning
• Strong ability to translate complex or ambiguous business needs into structured, actionable requirements
• Experience creating or improving repeatable processes in environments where structure was still developing
• Strong working knowledge of Agile delivery practices, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to build credibility quickly and work effectively across Product, Engineering, Project Management, and customer-facing teams
• Comfort operating in startup or scale-up environments with shifting priorities, lean resources, and meaningful ownership
• A practical, self-sufficient mindset and a bias toward action 

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience supporting complex enterprise or platform-based software
• Experience in government, public sector, SLED, or other high-compliance environments
• Experience leading Product Owners or Business Analy