Associate Product Manager

About the Position

Full-Time, Salary Exempt

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Associate Product Manager with a strong background in sports to organize the development and enhancement of our SaaS (Software as a Service) software products. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic vision, roadmap, and execution of our sports-focused software solutions, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our clients and users.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities associated with this role are:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap for our SaaS software products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user feedback to identify market trends, customer needs, and product opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including customers, sales, marketing, and development teams, to define product requirements and prioritize feature development.
• Translate customer insights and business requirements into clear and actionable product specifications, user stories, mockups, and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with software development teams using Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality, scalable, and innovative software solutions on time and within budget.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of product initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a subject matter expert for our sports-focused software products, providing guidance, training, and support to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to sports software, and incorporate relevant insights into product planning and development.
• Document and maintain clear, detailed development processes, workflows, and best practices to ensure alignment across teams and support ongoing efficiency and quality assurance.

Skills & Qualifications

The key skills associated with this role are:

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in product management, consulting, business analysis, or related field.  Experience with product management tools (Jira, Figma, etc.). Experience with customer service solutions (Zendesk). Technical writing experience a plus.
• Technical Skills:  Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Google Analytics).  Basic understanding of software development processes. Familiarity with UX/UI principles and design thinking.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Work Ethic: Self-Motivated, Strong work ethic with proven track record of dependability and consistency with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative: Ability to gain the cooperation of others in the pursuit of company goals.  Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About the Team

The people that work at TeamSideline are dedicated to simplifying and elevating the lives of our busy customers. We are a team of energetic professionals that have a passion for customer service. Our passion to making our customers’ lives better is why we never stop listening to our customers’ needs and exceeding them. TeamSideline provides web sites, mobile apps, scheduling, and registration services to customers throughout the US.  Major customers include Park and Recreation Departments and youth sports leagues.  TeamSideline prides itself on being a small company providing big company services.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, TeamSideline offers the following benefits:

• 100% Remote Work – Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of working from home.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Start with 4 weeks of PTO to maintain work-life balance.
• Remote Work Stipend – Stay connected with company support for your internet and phone costs.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Reimbursements – Get reimbursed for essential healthcare needs.
• 401(k) Plan with 5% Company Match – Immediate vesting ensures your retirement savings grow from day one.