Technical Product Manager

Are you a high-performing Technical Product Manager with strategic vision and deep technical expertise? Do you want to work for a best-in-class, 100% remote organization with the brightest talent from around the world? If so, then keep reading

Sparkrock helps social benefit organizations like nonprofits, school boards, and government agencies to reach their greatest potential using technology. We help to make these mission-driven organizations more efficient, freeing up their time and resources to focus on the good they want to achieve. Every day, nearly 45,000 people use our ERP products to make the world a better place.

As a Technical Product Manager, you will lead the **end-to-end technical design** of a sophisticated ERP product while working closely with developers, customers, sales, professional services, and engineering. This role isn’t just about writing specs; it’s about **owning the vision** for how the solution will work and ensuring its success from idea to implementation.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be empowered to combine **technical creativity with product leadership**, allowing you to take ownership of innovative projects that truly matter. You will work on products designed to create a tangible, positive impact on schools and nonprofits, ensuring that your contributions resonate within the community. With the opportunity to design and implement solutions that incorporate **AI, cloud, and other cutting-edge technologies**, you will be at the forefront of technological advancement. Your work will not only involve a significant degree of autonomy but also foster collaboration with a passionate, mission-driven team, creating an environment where your ideas can flourish and make a real difference.

This job may not be for everyone, as the learning curve is steep; mastering Microsoft Business Central requires significant dedication due to its unique complexities. Balancing the demands of technical solutioning with the necessity to meet tight deadlines and stakeholder expectations can also be quite taxing, creating a high-pressure environment. Additionally, the rapid pace of growth and the evolving needs of the role may feel overwhelming, especially for those who prefer static, well-defined positions.

If you’re passionate about delivering compelling customer experiences, big-picture architecture, and hands-on solutions, this role is for you

**Responsibilities**
- Requirement Gathering & Analysis: Collaborating with stakeholders to deeply understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
- Solution Design: Creating architectural designs, workflows, and technical specifications that align with the product vision.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with developers, QA, and business teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment.
- Documentation: Writing detailed specs, diagrams, and documentation to support development, testing, and implementation.
- Technical Validation: Conducting research and reviewing existing technologies to ensure the solution is optimal.
- Iterative Review & Feedback: Engaging stakeholders in reviews and refining deliverables based on feedback.
- Release Readiness: Ensuring all technical aspects of a solution are complete, documented, and communicated for seamless implementation.

**Requirements**:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience may also be considered.
- Microsoft Certified: Business Central Functional Consultant Associate.

Core Skills and Experience
- 8 years of experience in the software industry (as architect, technical consultant, or developer) with at least 2 years as a Technical Product Manager.
- Knowledge of.Net technologies, including C#, ASP.Net, and.Net Core.
- Understanding of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or willingness to learn it.
- Experience in designing scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
- Front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js).
- Back-end services, APIs, and RESTful architecture.
- Familiarity with cloud-based architectures (e.g., Azure or AWS).
- Proficiency in creating data models, workflows, and architectural diagrams.
- Knowledge of integrating AI/ML capabilities into products (nice-to-have).
- Experience with performance tuning, security best practices, and system resilience.

Tools usage
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Development tools (e.g., Visual Studio, Git, Azure DevOps).
- Diagramming tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, or Miro).
- Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS).

Soft skills
- Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaboration: Skilled at working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
- Leadership: Confident in driving technical discussions and leading solution design initiatives.
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