Associate Product Manager​/Assoc Product Management Spec

Position: Associate Product Manager / Assoc Product Management Spec
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* Working Title:

Associate Product Manager*
* ** Job Class:
Associate Product Management Specialist*
* ** Agency:
Human Services Dept*
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** Job ** : 96738

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 09/01/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/08/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

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** Division/Unit** :
Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG)-DSA Product Mgmt Unit

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $34.07 - $50.53 / hourly; $71,138 - $105,506 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

** _*This position is eligible for_
** telework ()   
** _for applicants who reside in Minnesota_*
* ** _or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework._*
* The Associate Product Manager assists in the development and maintenance of products that deliver measurable value to customers and stakeholders alike.

Contributing to the end-to-end product development lifecycle, the Associate Product Manager helps to ensure high-quality, timely delivery that aligns with product line objectives and guiding principles - while championing a consistent, intuitive user experience.

Success in this role depends on building strong stakeholder relationships, fostering collaboration, and rallying support across the organization for the product's direction.

The ideal Associate Product Manager models a collaborative, innovative working style - encouraging cross-functional teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning rooted in product management best practices.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

+ Collaborating across roles and disciplines to develop solutions that meet user needs and support product goals.

+ Setting and pursuing clear priorities that contribute to the product's long-term value.

+ Generating user stories, acceptance criteria, and supporting documentation required to translate business needs into product features.

+ Researching and validating potential product enhancements.

+ Collaborating with Design, Legal, and Policy teams to ensure the product is in-line with all relevant statutes, regulations, and rules while still meeting user and business needs.

+ Participating in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, product demos, and retrospectives to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

+ Navigating trade-off conversations with technical teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners to reach workable, well-informed solutions.

+ Incorporating user research, usability testing, and data analysis into decision-making.

+ Communicating product updates and roadmap to stakeholders, leadership, and partners.

** Minimum Qualifications*
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* * To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
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* Three (3) years of experience in product management, service design, business analysis, program management, or a related field.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Understanding of product management practices, such as product lifecycle management, road mapping, user-centered design, backlog management, and/or iterative delivery.

+ Use of Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development methodologies.

+ Experience working with Salesforce.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Knowledge of the principles of human-centered design, continuous improvement, strategic planning, and change management.

+ Understanding of relationship management principles to gather product input and keep stakeholders informed of product plans.

+ Familiarity with database and database design concepts, data systems, and data governance and management best practices.

+ Experience identifying measurable benefit for new features or improvements that align with customer needs and product…