Technical Product Manager IV

Job#: 3023006

Job Description:
Lead Product Manager (Contract)

Location: Austin, TX or Seattle, WA (Onsite, Monday-Friday)

Duration: 12-month contract (with strong extension or conversion potential)

Openings: 2
About the Opportunity

We are seeking two Lead Product Managers to join a high-impact global technology organization supporting large-scale operational and platform initiatives. This role sits within a strategy and planning organization that builds foundational technology used across a worldwide ecosystem.

If you thrive in ambiguous problem spaces, enjoy defining products from the ground up, and want to influence solutions operating at massive scale, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What You'll Be Working On

As a Lead Product Manager, you will own the vision, discovery, and roadmap for foundational technology initiatives, including:

• Enterprise-wide product vision and strategy
• Data platforms supporting loss prevention and risk mitigation
• Strategic platforms enabling operational intelligence and insights

You'll help shape the long-term technology framework while delivering near-term value through thoughtful prioritization and execution.
What You'll Do

• Own and execute product roadmaps using a customer-backwards, outcome-driven approach
• Lead discovery sessions to identify customer pain points and new opportunities
• Define, prioritize, and communicate clear product requirements to cross-functional teams
• Partner closely with engineering, UX, data, and architecture teams to deliver scalable solutions
• Monitor delivery across a portfolio of initiatives, identifying risks and ensuring high quality
• Analyze user feedback, data, and industry trends to continuously improve product performance
• Contribute to long-term strategy in the areas of security, operations, and data platforms

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Product Management
• Proven ability to own execution across complex, multi-team initiatives
• Strong experience building scalable, maintainable platforms in partnership with engineering
• Demonstrated success using data and user feedback to drive product decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong product documentation

Nice to Have

• Experience leveraging LLMs, machine learning, or AI-driven solutions to solve business problems
• Background in enterprise platforms, security, risk, or operational technology

How Success Is Measured

• Quality and clarity of product documentation
• Strength of product vision and strategy
• Consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes

Work Environment

• Onsite collaboration, Monday-Friday
• Team culture that values ownership, collaboration, and independent problem-solving
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies at significant scale

Interview Process

• 2-3 interview stages (initial video interviews followed by onsite discussions)

Why This Role?

This contract role offers the chance to:

• Influence foundational technology with global reach
• Work on complex, high-visibility initiatives
• Build products that directly impact customer and operational outcomes
• Position yourself for long-term extension or conversion potential

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.