Technical Product Manager

Position: Technical Product Manager

Location: Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Hybrid Onsite: 3 days a week

Contract Duration: Through end of the year, (but also could extend into 2026)

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of overall experience in the IT space.
• 7+ years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on enterprise-scale platforms.
• Demonstrated success in presenting to and influencing executive-level stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and leadership presence must be able to simplify complex ideas.
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices, especially event-driven architectures, microservices, and cloud technologies.
• Background in technical environments ideally with exposure to AI/ML, Computer Vision, or IoT in a retail setting.
• Retail industry experience is a strong plus.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with large retail environments or store operations.
• Prior experience working with innovation teams or incubation efforts.
• Understanding of POS systems and in-store digital workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering teams and executive leadership, translating complex technical initiatives into compelling, actionable narratives.
• Own the product communication strategy for high-visibility initiatives across mobile, desktop, AI/ML, and retail workflow platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design architects, engineers, and product owners to ensure strategic alignment and timely delivery.
• Develop presentations and product narratives for executive stakeholders to articulate product roadmaps, status, and business impact.
• Gather feedback from pilot markets and retail users to shape future development cycles and feature enhancements.
• Help prioritize product backlogs based on business value, technical feasibility, and executive input.