Principal Product Management Consultant

Veriipro; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking a Principal Consultant – Product Management in Irvine, CA to drive product-centric portfolio management practices and align technology initiatives with business strategy. The role focuses on developing strategic product roadmaps and guiding governance across stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in product management, portfolio strategy, and market analysis, with strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management, portfolio management, or related consulting roles.
• Experience in translating business strategy into actionable roadmaps.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive product-centric portfolio management across the engagement.
• Translate business strategy into prioritized product roadmaps.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and market-fit assessments.

Skills

Product management

Portfolio management

Market analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Roadmap development

Jira

Productboard

Cross-functional collaboration

Governance frameworks

Strategic thinking

Tools

Jira

Productboard

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Consultant – Product Management to drive product-centric portfolio management practices, align business strategy with technology initiatives, and develop strategic product roadmaps. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in product management, portfolio strategy, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive product-centric portfolio management practices across the engagement.
• Translate business strategy and organizational objectives into clear, prioritized product roadmaps.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and market-fit assessments to identify product opportunities.
• Advise business and technology stakeholders on product management best practices, operating models, and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product vision, strategy, and execution.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions to establish priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive strategic alignment.
• Evaluate product portfolios to identify opportunities for optimization, innovation, and business value realization.
• Define product goals, success metrics, and KPIs to measure performance and business outcomes.
• Leverage product management tools such as Jira, Productboard, and similar platforms to support roadmap planning and prioritization.
• Communicate product strategy, portfolio decisions, and roadmap recommendations effectively to senior leadership.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities across business and technology initiatives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management, product strategy, portfolio management, or related consulting roles.
• Strong background in product portfolio strategy, market analysis, and product lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into actionable product roadmaps.
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across business and technology teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with product management tools such as Jira, Productboard, or equivalent platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience establishing product management frameworks, governance processes, and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced consulting environment.

Top 3 Responsibilities

1. Product-Centric Portfolio Management: Establish and drive product management practices to improve portfolio visibility, prioritization, and strategic alignment.
2. Product Strategy and Roadmap Development: Translate business strategy, market insights, and customer needs into a clear, prioritized product roadmap.
3. Stakeholder Advisory and Governance: Advise senior stakeholders on product management best practices, governance frameworks, and business-technology alignment.