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About The Campaign Finance Board The Campaign Finance Board is a nonpartisan, independent city agency that empowers New Yorkers to have a greater impact on their elections. Our mission is to make local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable by removing barriers to participation.
About The Department The Strategy, Products, and Innovation division is the agency’s newest division and leads the strategic planning and policy work, working across the agency to test out and implement new ideas. This division also creates the agency’s product roadmap to take us into future elections while maintaining and improving existing systems. The new Product Strategy vertical will be responsible for creating the overall roadmap for tech modernization and process improvements; prioritizing tech projects to pursue and liaising between technical engineers and subject matter experts; and aligning tech projects with the agency’s strategic plan and objectives.
Job Description As a Product Manager at the Campaign Finance Board (CFB), you will play a critical role in defining, building, and enhancing products that support the agency’s mission. Working closely with UX, Engineering, QA, Project Managers, and CFB Subject Matter Experts, you will manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of user‑facing applications and features. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who thrives on transforming user needs and business requirements into well‑scoped, high‑quality solutions. You are someone with strong execution skills who can balance user value, technical feasibility, and organizational priorities.
This position requires the selected candidate to obtain NYC residency within 90 days of starting their job, and to be in‑person in the CFB Manhattan office a minimum of 1 day a week.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy and Roadmap Management
Manage comprehensive product requirements and backlog prioritization, spanning the entire product lifecycle from discovery through development, launch, and post‑release iteration.
Own the short‑term priorities roadmap for a product or platform based on user research and data.
Articulate and measure product value by defining how feature delivery supports the Campaign Finance Board’s mission, public service mandate, and organizational objectives.
Contribute strategic insights to the broader organizational planning process, ensuring tactical product execution aligns with agency‑wide goals.
Cross‑Functional Execution and Risk Mitigation
Build strong relationships with cross‑functional peers and collaborate extensively to capture business needs, gather requirements, and translate them into actionable product specifications.
Serve as the central hub for execution, driving the delivery of small to medium‑sized features end‑to‑end.
Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and impediments, taking ownership of resolutions or ensuring timely escalation to leadership.
Partner closely with UX Design, Engineering, and QA teams to guide design, scope, and technical implementation, balancing user value, feasibility, and capacity.
Monitor product progress, resolving process bottlenecks to maintain alignment and momentum across all cross‑functional teams.
Performance Measurement and Communication
Tailor complex product messages for diverse audiences, keeping stakeholders clearly informed of priorities, decisions, and progress.
Define and track critical success metrics, supporting ongoing measurement and optimization of product performance and user engagement.
Support all product deployment activities through documentation, release notes, and internal training materials.
Own outcomes of assigned work.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Behaviors (KSAOs) Knowledge
Proficiency in agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and human‑centered design (HCD) practices.
Up‑to‑date knowledge of current market technology products, practices, and competitive landscapes relevant to the public or government sector.
Demonstrated background and specialized knowledge in at least one of the following key areas: engineering, data, design, user research, project management, or related field.
Foundational understanding of regulatory environment, compliance, and security requirements relevant to a public service agency.
Skills
Superior analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proven ability to translate complex data and user research into clear, measurable product decisions and prioritize a short‑term roadmap.
Ability to balance competing demands (user value, regulatory requirements, business urgency) to make sound, objective prioritization decisions.
Expertise in constructing, communicating, and managing a short‑term product roadmap tied to metric‑based goals (e.g., OKRs, KPIs).
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and product strategy clearly, concisely, and confidently to both technical teams and executive‑level stakeholders.
Abilities
Navigate competing priorities calmly and maintain effective performance in a fast‑paced environment, adapting plans as strategic context or data necessitates change.
Collaborative working style that builds consensus and strong, trusting relationships with diverse internal and external cross‑functional teams.
Capacity to identify non‑obvious solutions and generate innovative approaches to address user pain points and technical constraints.
Take full personal accountability for the quality, delivery, and measurable outcomes of assigned work streams.
Other
Receive and deliver constructive feedback effectively, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
Meticulous focus on detail, ensuring high quality and precision in product specifications and communications.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, championing these principles in product development decisions and collaboration styles.
Exhibits passion and energy for the work, connecting daily tasks to the broader public service mission of the Campaign Finance Board.
High emotional and interpersonal intelligence necessary to navigate complex stakeholder relationships, facilitate psychological safety within teams, and drive inclusive, consensus‑based decision‑making.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience in product management, with a demonstrated track record of discovery and delivery of technological projects.
Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Monday, Microsoft Office Suite, JIRA, Confluence, and similar tools.
Previous work in government, civic, or political tech.
Experience working with cross‑functional teams; UX or technical background a plus.
ANALYST CFB AL 2&3 ONLY - 0660A
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least twelve‑semester credits (or the equivalent) in a relevant field and one year of satisfactory full‑time experience in accounting, auditing, business or public administration, business analysis, computer science, database administration, economics, finance, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related field; or
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to the first two options.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Salary Range:
$95,000.00 – $115,000.00 .
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Product Manager
role at
City of New York .
About The Campaign Finance Board The Campaign Finance Board is a nonpartisan, independent city agency that empowers New Yorkers to have a greater impact on their elections. Our mission is to make local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable by removing barriers to participation.
About The Department The Strategy, Products, and Innovation division is the agency’s newest division and leads the strategic planning and policy work, working across the agency to test out and implement new ideas. This division also creates the agency’s product roadmap to take us into future elections while maintaining and improving existing systems. The new Product Strategy vertical will be responsible for creating the overall roadmap for tech modernization and process improvements; prioritizing tech projects to pursue and liaising between technical engineers and subject matter experts; and aligning tech projects with the agency’s strategic plan and objectives.
Job Description As a Product Manager at the Campaign Finance Board (CFB), you will play a critical role in defining, building, and enhancing products that support the agency’s mission. Working closely with UX, Engineering, QA, Project Managers, and CFB Subject Matter Experts, you will manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of user‑facing applications and features. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who thrives on transforming user needs and business requirements into well‑scoped, high‑quality solutions. You are someone with strong execution skills who can balance user value, technical feasibility, and organizational priorities.
This position requires the selected candidate to obtain NYC residency within 90 days of starting their job, and to be in‑person in the CFB Manhattan office a minimum of 1 day a week.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy and Roadmap Management
Manage comprehensive product requirements and backlog prioritization, spanning the entire product lifecycle from discovery through development, launch, and post‑release iteration.
Own the short‑term priorities roadmap for a product or platform based on user research and data.
Articulate and measure product value by defining how feature delivery supports the Campaign Finance Board’s mission, public service mandate, and organizational objectives.
Contribute strategic insights to the broader organizational planning process, ensuring tactical product execution aligns with agency‑wide goals.
Cross‑Functional Execution and Risk Mitigation
Build strong relationships with cross‑functional peers and collaborate extensively to capture business needs, gather requirements, and translate them into actionable product specifications.
Serve as the central hub for execution, driving the delivery of small to medium‑sized features end‑to‑end.
Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and impediments, taking ownership of resolutions or ensuring timely escalation to leadership.
Partner closely with UX Design, Engineering, and QA teams to guide design, scope, and technical implementation, balancing user value, feasibility, and capacity.
Monitor product progress, resolving process bottlenecks to maintain alignment and momentum across all cross‑functional teams.
Performance Measurement and Communication
Tailor complex product messages for diverse audiences, keeping stakeholders clearly informed of priorities, decisions, and progress.
Define and track critical success metrics, supporting ongoing measurement and optimization of product performance and user engagement.
Support all product deployment activities through documentation, release notes, and internal training materials.
Own outcomes of assigned work.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Behaviors (KSAOs) Knowledge
Proficiency in agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and human‑centered design (HCD) practices.
Up‑to‑date knowledge of current market technology products, practices, and competitive landscapes relevant to the public or government sector.
Demonstrated background and specialized knowledge in at least one of the following key areas: engineering, data, design, user research, project management, or related field.
Foundational understanding of regulatory environment, compliance, and security requirements relevant to a public service agency.
Skills
Superior analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proven ability to translate complex data and user research into clear, measurable product decisions and prioritize a short‑term roadmap.
Ability to balance competing demands (user value, regulatory requirements, business urgency) to make sound, objective prioritization decisions.
Expertise in constructing, communicating, and managing a short‑term product roadmap tied to metric‑based goals (e.g., OKRs, KPIs).
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and product strategy clearly, concisely, and confidently to both technical teams and executive‑level stakeholders.
Abilities
Navigate competing priorities calmly and maintain effective performance in a fast‑paced environment, adapting plans as strategic context or data necessitates change.
Collaborative working style that builds consensus and strong, trusting relationships with diverse internal and external cross‑functional teams.
Capacity to identify non‑obvious solutions and generate innovative approaches to address user pain points and technical constraints.
Take full personal accountability for the quality, delivery, and measurable outcomes of assigned work streams.
Other
Receive and deliver constructive feedback effectively, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
Meticulous focus on detail, ensuring high quality and precision in product specifications and communications.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, championing these principles in product development decisions and collaboration styles.
Exhibits passion and energy for the work, connecting daily tasks to the broader public service mission of the Campaign Finance Board.
High emotional and interpersonal intelligence necessary to navigate complex stakeholder relationships, facilitate psychological safety within teams, and drive inclusive, consensus‑based decision‑making.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience in product management, with a demonstrated track record of discovery and delivery of technological projects.
Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Monday, Microsoft Office Suite, JIRA, Confluence, and similar tools.
Previous work in government, civic, or political tech.
Experience working with cross‑functional teams; UX or technical background a plus.
ANALYST CFB AL 2&3 ONLY - 0660A
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least twelve‑semester credits (or the equivalent) in a relevant field and one year of satisfactory full‑time experience in accounting, auditing, business or public administration, business analysis, computer science, database administration, economics, finance, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related field; or
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to the first two options.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Salary Range:
$95,000.00 – $115,000.00 .
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