Principal Product Manager

Elios, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Elios, Inc. is seeking a Principal Product Manager to own product direction, lead discovery and delivery activities, and mentor teams.

You will partner with clients, collaborate with design, engineering, and QA, and drive initiatives from concept through launch in a high-impact software environment. As a senior product leader, you will shape strategy, define success metrics, and ensure solutions meet business and technical objectives while coaching other managers and elevating best practices

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Product Management leading complex software projects.
• Expertise in discovery facilitation, product strategy, and delivery execution.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage client relationships.
• Experience mentoring other Product Managers and contributing to organizational growth.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and success metrics with stakeholders.
• Lead discovery workshops to translate challenges into roadmaps and user stories.
• Guide cross-functional teams through the SDLC from ideation to release.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and QA for feasibility and user needs alignment.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and identify expansion opportunities.

Skills

Product management

Discovery facilitation

Stakeholder influence

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

Lead complex software products from concept through launch, setting the vision and strategy

Partner closely with clients to align business goals with technical solutions

Serve as a mentor and thought leader within the Product Management craft, modeling best practices

Position Overview

We are seeking a Principal Product Manager to drive strategic, high-impact software initiatives. As a senior member of the Product Management craft, you will own product direction, lead discovery and delivery activities, and ensure that solutions meet both business and technical objectives.

You’ll partner with clients, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence the broader product organization through mentorship and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Product Leadership

• Define product vision, strategy, and success metrics in partnership with stakeholders
• Lead discovery workshops to translate business challenges into actionable product roadmaps
• Create value propositions, feature use cases, and detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria
• Anticipate and address potential risks, ensuring timely and quality product delivery

Execution & Delivery

• Guide cross-functional teams through the software development lifecycle, from ideation to release
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and QA to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with user needs
• Oversee scope, requirements, budget, and timelines for multiple projects
• Maintain project organization, documentation, and communication channels

Client Engagement & Growth

• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders at all levels
• Facilitate productive discussions, aligning expectations and fostering transparency
• Identify opportunities for product expansion or additional services
• Represent the product vision in client meetings, presentations, and status updates
• Serve as a role model for other Product Managers, providing coaching and feedback
• Share best practices, lead craft workshops, and contribute to process improvements
• Collaborate with leadership to set and achieve craft-level goals and initiatives
• Actively contribute to a positive, engaged, and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Product Management, with significant experience leading complex software projects
• Strong expertise in discovery facilitation, product strategy, and delivery execution
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage client relationships
• Track record of mentoring other Product Managers and contributing to organizational growth
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

About Us

We are a creative, collaborative software solutions studio dedicated to delivering cutting-edge products through a transparent, client-focused development process. Our teams specialize in Product Management, Design, Engineering, and Quality Assurance, working closely with clients to craft unique, impactful solutions.

Why Join Us

Join a team where your expertise shapes the future of digital products. You’ll work on challenging, high-visibility initiatives, collaborate with passionate experts, and directly influence client success. We value creativity, open communication, and empowering every team member to make a measurable impact.