Product Manager

Product Manager - Contract - Englewood, CO - $50.00 - $61.44/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking Product Manager for Englewood, CO

Role Description

We are seeking team owns the Point of Sale platform powering full-line stores and Rack across thousands of registers nationwide.
We're looking for a contract Product Manager or Senior Product Manager to join the team through the end of 2026, covering two planned leaves across our Core Enablement and Checkout & Pay squads.
This is a high-visibility engagement with real scope - you'll own active epics, work directly with Engineering and UX partners, and contribute to delivery that affects how our store teams serve customers every day.
For the right person, there is a genuine path to a full-time role as the team evaluates a headcount expansion tied to engineering growth.
From May through July, you'll support the Core Enablement squad across Q2 deliverables & H2 backlog planning, prioritizing features needed to expand & scale our new POS system in stores before Holiday.
From August through December, you'll move into the Checkout & Pay squad for Q3 and Q4, owning delivery of Card Not Present Payment functionality (Durable Consent, Card-on-File/Wallet, Payment Link & Consent Management), & Product-not-Present ordering
Own epic-level delivery end to end - from problem framing through launch - in partnership with Engineering, UX, and store operations stakeholders
Maintain backlog health, sprint cadence, and delivery transparency for your assigned squad
Communicate clearly with cross-functional partners and escalate blockers early
Represent your squad's work in planning forums and leadership updates
Navigate ambiguity with good judgment and a bias toward action

Skills and Requirement

At the PDM level, we're looking for someone who can operate independently within a defined scope, manage a backlog with minimal oversight, and communicate effectively across Engineering and design partners. Retail or commerce experience is a plus.
At the Sr. PDM level, we're looking for someone who brings domain depth - ideally in payments, POS, or retail technology - and can hit the ground running with limited ramp time.
You should be comfortable shaping ambiguous problems, influencing without authority, and driving delivery in a fast-moving environment.
Across both levels, the strongest candidates will have:
Experience as a PM on a consumer-facing or internal platform product
Familiarity with Agile delivery and cross-functional squad models
Strong written and verbal communication, especially with technical partners
A track record of delivering in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Payments or retail POS experience is a meaningful plus, not a requirement
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience. (5+ years)

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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