Product Manager

Product Manager
Remote (25% Travel Required)
Remote, 8-5 PST
Compensation: $55 - $60/hr (1-year contract)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client, a leading custom software and product development company, is seeking a Product Manager to lead the execution of digital product initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable product requirements and deliver impactful product enhancements. You will own execution activities for assigned products and initiatives, ensuring alignment with product strategy, roadmap priorities, and business objectives. This is a remote, one-year contract position with 25% travel and standard business hours (8-5 PST). The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience managing the full product lifecycle, and a passion for driving continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead execution of assigned digital product initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Translate business and customer needs into actionable product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and product documentation.
• Partner with engineering, design, and business stakeholders to deliver product enhancements and new capabilities.
• Support product discovery, roadmap execution, backlog management, and release planning for assigned products.
• Evaluate technical solutions, third-party platforms, and system integrations to support product objectives.
• Manage product backlogs, delivery milestones, risks, and dependencies for assigned initiatives.
• Monitor product performance, analyze results, and recommend improvements based on data and user feedback.
• Coordinate product releases, implementation activities, and post-launch validation.
• Communicate product progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery status to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of product management processes and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a product management role.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, or similar).
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience leading execution of product initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Ability to translate business and customer needs into actionable product requirements, user stories, and documentation.
• Experience partnering with engineering, design, and business stakeholders to deliver product enhancements and new capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate technical solutions, third-party platforms, and system integrations.
• Strong skills in backlog management, release planning, and risk management.
• Proficiency in monitoring product performance, analyzing results, and recommending improvements.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder updates and coordination.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work remotely during standard business hours (8-5 PST).

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