Posting number: 27-00178
Department: 270 - Iowa Finance Authority
Job classification: Executive Officer 3
Posting type: Open
Categories: Management, Project Management, Program Management
If you're energized by solving complex challenges, aligning stakeholders, and driving meaningful technology improvements, this opportunity was built for you.
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA), located in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Business Systems Product Manager to serve as the business owner and delivery lead for critical organization systems and modernization initiatives. In this role, you'll help shape the future of how our organization operates - which includes the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) - by connecting business strategy, operational needs, and technology solutions that support Iowans, communities, and businesses across the state.
About Us
The Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority (IEDA|IFA) work together to make Iowa a place where people thrive and businesses grow. IEDA drives economic and community development through support for startups, rural initiatives, and disaster recovery. IFA enhances quality of life by expanding access to affordable housing, improving water quality, and helping first-time homebuyers. Together, we create opportunities for Iowans, communities, and businesses to thrive.
About this Opportunity
As the Business Systems Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring technology investments deliver real business value. You'll partner with IEDA|IFA leadership, program teams, vendors, and the Iowa Department of Management's Division of Information Technology (DOM DoIT) to guide priorities, coordinate delivery efforts, improve business processes, and support successful adoption of new systems and solutions.
As the Business Systems Product Manager, you will:
We’re looking for a candidate who is:
Accountability in Action- We take pride in our work and results.
Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.
Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.
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As an employee of the Iowa Finance Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee, and you are eligible to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the benefits web page
The Business Systems Product Manager position is a non-merit, contract-covered position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Executive Officer 3. This position is exempt per FLSA regulations.
Applicant must pass a comprehensive background check before an offer for employment will be extended.
The Iowa Finance Authority is an EEO/AA Employer
This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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