Associate Product Manager (ETS) | Temporary

Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description:

AppHatchery is Emory University's digital health application development program and a key resource within the Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance (Georgia CTSA). We partner with researchers, clinicians, and public health experts to design, build, and deploy innovative digital health solutions that translate research discoveries into real-world tools that improve patient outcomes.

As part of the Georgia CTSA—an NIH-funded collaboration between Emory University, Georgia Tech, Morehouse School of Medicine, and the University of Georgia—we share a commitment to accelerating the translation of laboratory discoveries into treatments for patients, engaging communities in clinical research, and training the next generation of clinical investigators.

We are seeking a temporary to permanent Associate Product Manager to join our team and help bring health-focused mobile and web applications from concept to launch. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and academia while contributing to translational research that directly impacts patient care and community health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and clinicians to understand project goals and translate them into product requirements
• Write clear user stories, product specifications, and acceptance criteria for the development team
• Conduct user research including interviews, usability testing, and feedback synthesis
• Partner with UX designers to create intuitive, accessible digital health experiences
• Build technical prototypes using modern generative tools
• Maintain product roadmaps and communicate priorities to stakeholders
• Track product metrics and use data to inform decisions
• Coordinate cross-functional teams through the product development lifecycle
• Support the broader Georgia CTSA mission by ensuring digital tools effectively bridge research and clinical practice

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, healthcare, computer science, HCI, or related discipline) and three years of product management, business analysis, business relationship management and software development experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, databases, and application layer technologies support to troubleshoot and identify issues.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence others, resolve conflicts, and lead a Product Delivery Team.
• Demonstrates advanced level proficiency in MS-Office including MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Project Server.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with mobile or web application development processes
• Background in user research or UX design
• Exposure to healthcare, clinical, or research environments
• Proficiency with product tools (Figma, Notion, analytics platforms)
• Exposure to use AI for mockups and prototype coding
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across academic and clinical settings
  
• Interest in healthcare, digital health, or translational research
  
• Familiarity with agile/scrum methodologies
  
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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