Data Product Manager

Overview

Job ID 37764415
Category Information Technology
Organization Info Technology Solutions
Department Reporting and Analytics Dept
Location Remote/Hybrid
Salary $96,000 - $179,400
Date Posted August 3, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Direction
Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Data Product Manager will bridge the gap between complex campus data and actionable operational solutions. In this role, the incumbent will work closely with campus stakeholders and end-users to uncover high-impact challenges and envision modern data products to solve them. Information Technology Solution's (ITS) data portfolio spans reporting, advanced analytics, self-service data access platforms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence initiatives. The Data Product Manager will champion the end-to-end lifecycle of ITS data products—taking solutions from initial scoping and rapid wireframing to agile development, launch, and long-term maintenance. This position will be hands-on in creating mockups and prototypes to co-create solutions alongside users, while also authoring clear user stories for development teams. Beyond product vision, the incumbent will oversee day-to-day operations for campus data governance.This position is classified as predominantly remote with occasional visits to campus as needed. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST). The full salary range for the Product Manager is $93,200 - $174,200 annually. However, the pay scale for this position is up to $130,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.	Required

Experience Requirements

Experience	Requirement
6 - 10 years of related experience.	Required
3 - 5 years of demonstrable experience within the data and analytics domain - either as a Data/Technical Product Manager, Data Analyst, BI Developer, Software Engineer, or power end-user consuming complex analytics.	Required
Proven experience managing or contributing to the lifecycle of technical or data products (from ideation and scoping to build, release, and maintenance).	Required
Direct experience with data governance operations, metadata management, data quality frameworks, or data stewardship.	Preferred

Special Conditions

Special Condition	Requirement
Must pass a background check.	Required
Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Required
Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.	Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours	Required

Minimum Requirements

Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions.

Advanced knowledge of related areas of IT.

Knowledge relating to the design of processes and software across the organization.

Advanced skills and methodologies associated with process and software design, modification and implementation.

Demonstrated skills needed to develop process and system implementation plans.

Demonstrated experience with process analysis, systems analysis, process architectures and systems analysis methodologies and practices including traditional waterfall, Agile, Agile Scrum, UML, UML Enterprise, et cetera.

Understanding and skill in complex process and systems requirement documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description.

Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.

Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem solving skills.

Advanced knowledge of business processes and procedures.

Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; adept at translating complex technical/data concepts for non-technical stakeholders and business needs for engineering teams.

Proficiency in producing mockups, wireframes, or functional prototypes to collaborate with users and discover final requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to products incorporating Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), automated reporting, or modern data stack architectures.

Strong capacity to apply advanced business analysis principles to complex, unstructured institutional problems.

Demonstrated ability to write clear user stories with explicit acceptance criteria, manage product backlogs, and work effectively within Agile development frameworks.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Compensation details: 96000-179400 Yearly Salary

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