Associate Product Manager - Forward Deployed (Onsite/Hybrid)

Phenom; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work hours

Career pathing and mentorship

Job summary

A technology leader in HR solutions is seeking an Associate Product Manager in Ambler, PA. This role supports product development and collaboration with engineering and sales teams in a hybrid work environment. Ideal for early-career candidates with a Bachelor's in a technical field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include market research and defining product requirements. Salary range is $70,000 to $90,000, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for mentorship and development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in product management, software engineering, or related technical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and customer research to identify user needs and industry trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and user stories.
• Support product discovery by validating use cases and identifying opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer-centric thinking

Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Phenom People 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, hybrid position based at our headquarters in Ambler, PA.

Please note: This role requires three (3) days per week in‑office. Candidates must reside within fifty (50) miles of Ambler, 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, Product Management, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in product management, 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 product management tools
• Passion for building customer‑centric products and learning product craft

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, Product Management, Computer Engineering, or equivalent field
• Hands‑on experience working with technical teams or software products

Salary

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

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.