AI SDLC Product Manager (contract, hybrid) [83859]

Onward Search; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 114,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking an AI SDLC Product Manager for a hybrid contract role in Indianapolis, IN. You will drive strategic product initiatives, develop roadmaps, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide the product from planning through release.

This position emphasizes AI SDLC ownership, stakeholder management, and strong communication skills. The role requires 6+ years in product strategy and lifecycle management with at least 2+ years in AI SDLC, plus ability to analyze industry

Qualifications

• Lead the development of product roadmaps and align with business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end product lifecycle from planning to optimization.
• Stay ahead with industry research and trend analysis.
• Articulate product vision, strategy, and release plans across teams.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to define requirements and oversee Agile design processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Drive product lifecycle activities from planning to optimization, prioritizing key projects.
• Conduct industry research and analyze trends to recommend future product enhancements.
• Develop and communicate product vision, strategy, and release plans across organizational units.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to define requirements and oversee agile design processes.

Skills

Product strategy

Lifecycle management

AI SDLC

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

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Overview

A leading technology-driven organization is hiring an AI SDLC Product Manager to support our client's innovative product development team. This hybrid contract role will focuses on driving strategic product initiatives and stakeholder collaboration. Hybrid in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Type: Contract, Hybrid

Schedule: Regular day hours

Pay: $75 - $83/hr, paid weekly, benefits eligible

• Lead the development and management of product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Drive product lifecycle activities from planning to optimization, prioritizing key projects.
• Conduct industry research and analyze trends to recommend future product enhancements.
• Develop and communicate product vision, strategy, and release plans across organizational units.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to define requirements and oversee agile design processes.

AI SDLC Product Manager Qualifications:

• 6+ years of proven experience in product strategy development and lifecycle management, with at least 2+ years specifically in AI SDLC.
• Current / fresh experience AI SDLC ownership and execution.
• Ability to analyze industry trends and competitor activity.
• Strong communication skills to present complex insights effectively.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.