Lead Data Product Manager LDA

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$106,057.90 - $159,087.14 Annual

Department:

Department of County Assets (DCA)

Job Type:

Limited Duration

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 14, 2025

The Opportunity:

Overview

Join Multnomah County as aLead Data Product Manager LDAwhere your creativity and technical skills will drive the transformation of Data Services for our staff and our community.

In this dynamic role, you will serve as the Product Lead for Data Services, shifting the organization from "Waterfall & Task-Based Execution" to "Product-Based Value Creation." You will contribute significantly to Multnomah County’s digital evolution by bridging the gap between technical complexity and public service value. Be part of a team where innovation meets public service, and your work directly enhances the daily lives of the community. Your expertise in Data Strategy and Product Management will turn raw county data into trusted insights and reusable assets that solve real human problems.

This is a Limited Duration Assignment (LDA), with an anticipated end date of up to two (2) years, subject to program need and funding.

In this role, you will:

• Set Data Services Strategy: Own the roadmap and delivery outcomes for the Data Services value stream. You will balance immediate needs with long-term infrastructure investments, ensuring we are reducing technical and increasing user value.
• Discover Root Problems: You will identify the root cause of requests to avoid building ten reports when one robust API or governed dataset will solve the problem.
• Prepare for the Future: You will ensure our data is structured and governed now so that we can scale automation, leverage AI and obliterate legacy technology hurdles.
• Partner & Collaborate: Build strong relationships across County departments, working side-by-side with technology and department teams to achieve shared outcomes. You will bridge the gap between domain expertise and technical capability, ensuring data solutions are co-created to solve critical service delivery challenges.
• Mentor & Transform: Serve as a player-coach for a small team of Data Product Managers, establishing standard practices for discovery, documentation, and delivery.

As a person, you are:

• A Civic Technologist: You are a bridge-builder who uses empathy and influence to navigate complex organizations. You understand that successful delivery requires deep listening and translation—helping policy partners and engineers understand each other to create services that work for people.
• An Innovative Leader: You leverage technical fluency to drive product vision. You understand the capabilities of modern data ecosystems and use that knowledge to challenge legacy constraints, inspiring the team to innovate rather than simply digitizing existing bureaucratic processes.
• A "Service Designer" at Heart: You obsess over the resident and caseworker experience, asking "How does this data field affect the person applying for benefits?" rather than just focusing on the database schema.
• A Systems Thinker: You see how a change in one dataset impacts downstream systems and prefer solving problems at the source rather than applying band-aids.

The Team:

The Data Services team is on a mission to enhance the utility and trustworthiness of county data for both county employees and Multnomah County residents, contributing to enhanced service delivery with the help of technology. Whether it is architecting a new enterprise-wide DataMart, migrating legacy SQL infrastructure to Snowflake, or modernizing the 'Analyst Experience' to democratize data access, the Data Services team is all about improving lives with technology.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent direct work experience

AND

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Product Management, with a focus on Data Products, Technical Product Management, or Internal Platform Services.
• Experience developing, implementing, and executing multiple product visions, strategic plans, and product roadmaps within a modern, cloud-based data environment. You must have demonstrated success prioritizing roadmaps against conflicting stakeholder demands to deliver continuous value.
• Technical Proficiency and proven experience with Data Lifecycle Management. You must demonstrate Intermediate SQL proficiency, Technical Fluency in APIs, and an understanding of BI Architecture, and experience with Cloud Data Warehousing to independently validate data quality and logic without relying on engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical data concepts to non-technical stakeholders that results in understanding and alignment.
• Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) authorization is required prior to the start of this position, which includes a records check and fingerprinting upon acceptance of the employment offer.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Professional Product or Public Data Experience: Experience holding formal Product Management titles in the software/data technology sector OR experience leading data initiatives within the public sector.
• Digital Transformation: Experience leading product or digital transformations, specifically navigating the constraints of legacy systems and switching from waterfall to agile.
• Applied AI & Machine Learning: Experience with Applied AI or Machine Learning initiatives, specifically in identifying high-value use cases and overseeing their practical implementation to solve business problems.

*Transferable skills:Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County, the most populous county in Oregon, is home to over 800,000 residents and responsible for providing a wide array of services to our diverse communities in an equitable and inclusive way. We are committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.

The 2024-2028 Workforce Equity Strategic Plan wasunanimously approved by the Board on March 14, 2024. This renewal of equity efforts builds on the infrastructure, practices and other improvements established in accordance with the first plan.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The Application Packet: Your completed application must include the following items:

• A REQUIREDcompleted online application.
• A REQUIREDresume that contains your relevant experienceand education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision.
• A REQUIRED cover letter that expands on your resume, describes why you are interested in this position, and addresses how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Internal Applicants: After you have submitted your application, please check your Workday inbox and complete the Veterans’ Preference Questionnaire prior to the application deadline.

Note:The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.
• Assessment of candidates: Review of the applicant's training and experience by a subject matter expert, an exam, or a screening interview (phone, technical, etc.).
• Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
• Background check and reference checks: All finalists must pass a thorough criminal records check and reference check.

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging

Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing, and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. We're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential, contributing to a more vibrant, equitable, and inclusive community. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.

Compensation and Benefits

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more detailson our website.

Equal Pay Law: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education seniority, training, and/or tenure. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Additional Details

Type of Position: This salaried executive position is not eligible for overtime.

Work Location:This position is located in the Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. See above for information about teleworking.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. There is some flexibility with the start and end times and a possibility of a 9/80 schedule depending on the needs of the project teams.

Routine Telework: This position is designated as “routine telework,” meaning you will be working remotely (from home). As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion. The designation of Routine Telework may be subject to change at a future time.

Residency Requirement:All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington. We are unable to sponsor work visas, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, or STEM OPT.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Allison Conkling

Email:

allison.conkling@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 2604572

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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