Product Manager

2 days Hybrid in Jersey City office

Rate $40-$43/hr W2

Job Description

• Responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.
• Ensure that products align with the company's overall strategy and business objectives.
• Build products from existing ideas and help develop new concepts based on industry experience and customer feedback.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle from strategic planning to tactical execution.

Responsibilities:

• Define product strategy, roadmap, and feature prioritization.
• Deliver product features in partnership with engineering and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with development teams using Agile methodologies and JIRA for backlog management, sprint planning, user story creation, and tracking deliverables.
• Write and manage user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements while working with engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor to accelerate story writing, requirement documentation, analysis, and productivity.
• Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities.
• Manage pilot programs with early-stage products and samples.
• Demonstrate success in defining, launching, and enhancing products.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including engineering, QA, UX, and business stakeholders.
• Foster teamwork and drive alignment across multiple organizations.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with development teams.
• Hands-on experience using JIRA for backlog management, sprint planning, and user story tracking.
• Familiarity with AI-powered productivity tools including ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor for requirements gathering, documentation, and user story creation.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver products successfully.