> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1917991-it-product-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1917991-it-product-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Product Analyst - **Company:** Paladin, Inc - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, IT Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73989200-it-product-analyst ## About the Role Education/Experience Required: 3-5+ years of experience in Product Management, Strategy, Business Analytics, or a related field - with a track record of shipping things that matter. A bachelor's degree is preferred; relevant experience counts., * 3-5+ years of experience in Product Management, Strategy, Business Analytics, or a related field - with a track record of shipping things that matter. A bachelor's degree is preferred; relevant experience counts. * Hands-on experience leading agile/scrum teams and a genuine fluency with the rituals: standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos. * Strong instincts for prioritization - you know how to say no, and you know how to explain why. * The communication skills to work across levels: from a developer pair-programming to a C-suite stakeholder update, you adjust your style and land your message. * A bias for the user - you seek out feedback, ask hard questions, and let what you learn change your mind. * Comfort navigating ambiguity, managing competing priorities, and keeping teams focused when the landscape shifts. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and familiarity with modern product management tools. ## Description * As a Product Manager on the Advisory Data & Research team, you'll own real products, lead a focused scrum team, and sit at the intersection of strategy, technology, and the business. * You'll be close to the work - and close to the users - shaping what gets built and why. * This isn't a coordination role. * You'll help set the roadmap and define the vision. You will drive execution, and be accountable for outcomes. * You'll partner with UX designers to make products people actually want to use, push engineering teams to ship with quality and speed, and represent the product to business leaders and IT leadership alike. * What You'll Do * Own the product roadmap - synthesize input from users, business stakeholders, and IT leadership into a clear, sequenced vision for what to build and why. * Lead a scrum team in delivery: write sharp user stories and acceptance criteria, groom the backlog, lead refinement sessions, and actively participate in daily scrum meetings, demos, and lead user testing and rollout. * Drive product discovery alongside UX partners - conduct user research, run feedback sessions, and champion the end-user perspective in every decision. * Translate strategy into execution by collaborating closely with Engineering, turning product requirements into well-understood, buildable plans. * Define and deliver specific product implementations end-to-end, from problem framing through launch and measurement. * Represent your product to business leadership and IT leadership - providing crisp, regular updates and connecting day-to-day work to broader strategic goals. * Spot problems before they become blockers: proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and communicate with clarity and urgency when it matters. * Model values on your team and in every cross-functional interaction - lead by example, build trust fast, and bring people along. ## Related Videos - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Stop Renaming Teams, Start Product Thinking: A PM's Guide to Platform-as-a-Product](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100342-stop-renaming-teams-start-product-thinking-a-pm-s-guide-to-platform-as-a-product) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Decode Your People: Using PCM to Build High-Performance Teams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100194-decode-your-people-using-pcm-to-build-high-performance-teams) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [What is product discovery and why do developers need it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/517-what-is-product-discovery-and-why-do-developers-need-it) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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