University of Michigan

Product Manager

University of Michigan$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Product Management, or Information related field.
  • 3 years experience as a Product Designer.
  • Experience facilitating design sprints and collaborative ideation workshops.
  • Experience working on Agile software development teams with engineers, designers, and subject matter experts.
  • Experience in designing AI-enabled products.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the complete product lifecycle from concept to delivery.
  • Catalyze product development, including design, launch, and ongoing improvement.
  • Define and communicate the product vision and strategy clearly.
  • Establish a long-term roadmap that aligns with the university's mission and user needs.
  • Utilize data and user feedback to prioritize actions in Agile settings.
  • Conduct user research and workshops to identify user needs and design opportunities.
  • Collaborate with engineering and design teams to streamline workflows and design handoffs.
  • Advance product designs integrated with AI technologies.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work options available subject to departmental discretion.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement.
  • Work within a respected institution dedicated to diversity and collaboration.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge research initiatives.
Full Job Description
How to Apply

Please attach a cover letter as the first page of your resume. It should address your specific interest in the position and outline your skills and related experience.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan has an available position of Product Manager in Ann Arbor, MI.

** Part of this job may require some work outside normal working hours to analyze and correct critical problems that arise in ICPSR's 24 hours per day operational environment.

Responsibilities*
  • Lead end-to-end product lifecycle.
  • Catalyze the product from concept through design, development, launch, & continuous improvement.
  • Define product vision & strategy.
  • Establish long-term product vision, roadmap, & success metrics that align with University's mission & user needs.
  • Translate strategy into action. Use insights, data, & feedback to inform prioritization and decision making in Agile environments.
  • Plan & lead user research, stakeholder interviews, & discovery activities to define user needs, value propositions, & design opportunities including workshops.
  • Partner with engineering, design, & operations teams to align priorities, improve workflows, & ensure smooth design-to-development handoffs.
  • Advance AI-enabled product designs.
  • Collaborate with teams exploring AI-led technologies, ensuring responsible & user-centered integration.

Required Qualifications*
  • A Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) or Product Management or Information
  • 36 months experience as a Product Designer
    Position also requires: Experience must include:
    1. 36 mos. exp. facilitating design sprints, collaborative ideation, & feature prioritization workshops;
    2. 36 mos. exp. working on Agile software development teams made up of engineers, designers, & subject matter experts
    3. 36 mos. exp. partnering with engineering, design, data, & operations teams to align priorities, improve workflows, & ensure smooth requirements-to-delivery handoffs within Agile software development teams
    4. 12 mos. exp. designing artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled products
      Experience.requirements may be met concurrently during the same time period.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to create a community of respect & authentic collaboration by recruiting & retaining individuals that represent a variety of voices as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, & to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, & ways of knowing and learning.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

278562

Working Title

Product Manager

Job Title

Business Systems Analyst Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Inst Soc Research

Department

ICPSR-Computing and Network

Posting Begin/End Date

6/08/2026 - 6/15/2026

Career Interest

Information Technology

About University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
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