Cepheid
life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology
Sr.TechnicalProductManager
“Sr. Technical Product Manager at Cepheid. Skills: product management, software development, AI, regulated environments. lead the delivery of complex, multi‑team initiatives. translating product strategy and business needs into high‑quality GenXpert software capabilities”
What You'll Achieve.
accelerate your potential; make a real difference; turn ideas into impact; make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale; optimize delivery velocity
Industry & Context.
problem framing; functional decomposition; risk identification
Ability to travel up to 15% (domestic and international)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field, 8+ years of experience as a Software Product Owner or Business Analyst in regulated medical device or IVD environments, 5+ years of experience with Agile and SDLC practices, backlog management in JIRA, documentation in Confluence, Demonstrated experience delivering software in FDA, ISO 13485, or IVDR-compliant environments, background in requirements management, traceability, and lifecycle documentation aligned with IEC 62304 or equivalent standards
Nice to Have
Hands‑on experience using AI assistants to accelerate and improve product requirements work, Working with globally distributed teams, Developing software products in regulated environments
What You'll Do.
lead the delivery of complex
multi‑team initiatives
translating product strategy and business needs into high‑quality GenXpert software capabilities
Define and manage Cepheid software product scope on a quarterly and annual basis
Track and report key engineering release metrics and insights for predictive planning
and operational decision
Making use AI effectively in the requirements lifecycle—problem framing
functional decomposition
and acceptance‑criteria drafting
Integrate AI‑enabled tools into Agile requirements workflows
Author and maintain technical epics
and acceptance criteria in JIRA/Confluence
Own and prioritize the product backlog to align with strategic objectives and optimize delivery velocity across multiple scrum teams
Lead sprint execution and release planning
using data analytics to proactively manage dependencies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross‑functional role requiring close collaboration with Software, Hardware, Assay, Operations, and other stakeholders; partner with Cepheid IDC and Sunnyvale teams; collaboration with Software, Hardware, Assay, Operations, and other stakeholders
Process & Methodology
release planning, backlog management, sprint execution
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