Associate Product Manager - Forward Deployed

AVP; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phenom is seeking an Associate Product Manager to join our Product team at our headquarters in Horsham, PA. This is a full-time, in-office position requiring three days per week on-site, and candidates must reside within fifty miles of Horsham.

You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Sales and Solutions to translate customer needs into clear requirements, help with product discovery, define roadmaps, and support timely, high‑quality delivery of our SaaS offerings while monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred in CS/DS/Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering or related technical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience using Jira or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and customer research to identify user needs, workflows, and industry trends.
• Embed with customers and internal partners to translate ambiguous requirements into clear, actionable product needs.
• Support product discovery by validating use cases, identifying root problems, and framing opportunities based on customer value and business impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, user stories, and roadmap priorities.
• Partner closely with engineering teams to support timely, high-quality product delivery.
• Prototype, configure, or validate solutions using existing product capabilities to demonstrate value prior to full productization.
• Act as a feedback bridge between customer deployments and core product teams, contributing to PRDs and prioritization discussions.
• Track post-launch adoption and outcomes, identifying gaps and opportunities for iteration.
• Assist with product marketing materials and sales enablement content.
• Monitor product performance and competitor offerings to inform continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Agile familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job Requirements

Phenom is seeking a highly motivated and curious Associate Product Manager to join our Product team. As a leader in HR technology, Phenom is transforming how organizations attract, engage, and retain talent at scale.

As an Associate Product Manager, you will support the development and evolution of our product offerings by working closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Solutions teams. This role is ideal for someone early in their product career who is eager to learn, customer-focused, and excited to operate in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

This is a full-time, in-office position based at our headquarters in Horsham, PA.

Please note: This role requires five (3) days per week in-office. Candidates must reside within fifty (50) miles of Horsham, PA. At this time, Phenom does not sponsor, transfer, or extend employment-based visas for this position, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 OPT.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market and customer research to identify user needs, workflows, and industry trends
• Embed with customers and internal partners (Sales, Solutions, Engineering) to translate ambiguous requirements into clear, actionable product needs
• Support product discovery by validating use cases, identifying root problems, and framing opportunities based on customer value and business impact
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, user stories, and roadmap priorities
• Partner closely with engineering teams to support timely, high-quality product delivery
• Prototype, configure, or validate solutions using existing product capabilities to demonstrate value prior to full productization
• Act as a feedback bridge between customer deployments and core product teams, contributing to PRDs and prioritization discussions
• Track post-launch adoption and outcomes, identifying gaps and opportunities for iteration
• Assist with product marketing materials and sales enablement content
• Monitor product performance and competitor offerings to inform continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred, ideally in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering, or a related technical role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience using Jira or similar tools

Work Experience – What You’ve Done

• Post-secondary degree graduate aspiring to grow a career in product management
• Academic or professional background in Data Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent field
• Hands-on experience working with technical teams or software products

Salary

Expected salary range: $70,000 – $90,000

Salary ranges are subject to change in accordance with Phenom’s compensation policies.

Benefits

• We want you to be your best self and pursue your passions.
• Comprehensive benefits to support holistic employee health
• Flexible work hours and hybrid schedules
• Career pathing, mentorship, and development opportunities
• A growing organization with exciting challenges and learning opportunities
• Perks and extras across all Phenom locations

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity is essential to building phenomenal teams, products, and customer experiences. Phenom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels welcomed.

We recognize there is always more work to do and remain committed to continuous improvement—building a culture where inclusion is not just a value, but a lived experience.