Objective: Manage a portfolio of software applications and systems to ensure successful development, implementation and adoption of the Delfina Care program with clients. Mentor associate level product managers.

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About Us and About You: Delfina provides a leading pregnancy care data platform to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Our Senior Technical Product Manager contract role will work with the Product Management and Engineering team to build and deploy the Delfina Care platform while mentoring associate level product managers. Our Senior Technical Product Manager contractor has excellent problem-solving and communication skills, a health technology background, the ability to lead and teach, and thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment.

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Responsibilities:

• Lead product development for new and existing maternal health solutions by translating user needs and market opportunities into actionable product requirements.
• Define and prioritize product roadmap items in collaboration with cross-functional teams, focusing on high-impact features that improve maternal health outcomes.
• Drive technical feasibility discussions with engineering, data science, and design teams to ensure solutions are achievable, scalable, and aligned with the product vision.
• Empower associate level team members to engage with healthcare professionals, clients, and end-users to gather feedback, validate product hypotheses, and identify potential areas for improvement or innovation.
• Oversee product lifecycle stages from concept, MVP, and pilot to scaling, ensuring each phase meets quality and technical benchmarks.
• Lead sprint planning and backlog management with Agile methodologies, focusing on delivering iterative product improvements and maximizing team productivity.
• Perform competitive analysis and market research to keep the product aligned with trends and to identify new opportunities within the maternal health landscape.
• Analyze and interpret product analytics to assess feature performance, guide data-driven decision-making, and optimize user experience.
• Prepare clear and detailed documentation (e.g., user stories, specifications, wireframes) to support product development and ensure alignment across teams.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders in marketing, sales, and customer success to ensure cohesive messaging, smooth onboarding, and support for new features.

• Mentor and support junior product managers or team members, sharing best practices and helping them grow in product management and technical skills.

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Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in technical product management, ideally with experience in health technology, telemedicine, or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing full product lifecycle from ideation through to launch and scaling, with a strong ability to execute in fast-paced environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Public Health) or equivalent experience. Advanced degree (MBA, MPH) is a plus.
• Strong technical acumen and experience working closely with software engineering teams, with the ability to understand and discuss architectural and infrastructure considerations.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release management, and familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana.
• Exceptional analytical skills and experience with product analytics tools (e.g., Mixpanel, Google Analytics) to measure performance and inform data-driven decisions.
• Familiarity with compliance standards in health technology (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and experience building products that prioritize privacy and security.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across technical and non-technical teams and present to senior leadership.
• Empathy and user-centric mindset, with a passion for improving maternal health outcomes and a deep understanding of the unique needs of this audience.
• Experience conducting user research or working closely with UX teams to develop features that address specific user pain points.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and managing associate or junior product managers, providing guidance on best practices, prioritization, and professional growth.
• Ability to oversee and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring associate product managers are aligned with project goals and understand their contributions to larger product initiatives.
• Track record of fostering a collaborative team environment and supporting junior team members in developing core product management skills.
• Experience conducting regular one-on-one meetings with junior product managers to offer constructive feedback, performance evaluations, and career development support.
• Ability to work autonomously as a contractor, taking initiative and ownership of projects while being flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• US residence, fully remote position, able to travel on an as-need basis (US-wide)

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in maternal or women’s health, or a demonstrated interest in healthcare innovation.
• Technical background in software development, data analysis, or healthcare technology implementation.
• Experience working in a startup environment or early-stage company, with a comfort level in navigating ambiguity and working cross-functionally to drive impact.

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Compensation: The hourly rate for this contract role is $70-$90 for 20 hours per week. While this range represents a wide variety of factors, including location, skills, experience, education, and training, new hires who meet most of the requirements above should expect to earn near the middle of the posted salary range.

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Application process: Email your resume and brief statement of interest to careers@delfina.com by November 12, 2024.

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Delfina provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.