Principal Technical Product Manager, Contract

Dept; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPT is seeking a Principal Technical Product Manager for a 3-month contract in the United States. You will define and own product strategy, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with client objectives in the financial services and risk management space.

You will apply Agile/Lean, manage end-to-end lifecycle, collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and operations, and communicate with executives.

Qualifications

• Proficient in product lifecycle management from ideation to launch and ongoing enhancements.
• Strong market research and analysis skills.
• Experience in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and user experience best practices.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy and long-term vision aligned with objectives and customer needs.
• Lead and scale high-performing product teams including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and development.
• Establish clear team structures, decision-making hierarchies, and operating cadences.
• Manage full product lifecycle from discovery to launch, iteration, and sunset.
• Drive revenue growth through product-led initiatives and platform enhancements.
• Engage regularly with executive stakeholders and key customers for feedback and alignment.

Skills

Product lifecycle

Market research

Agile Scrum

User-centered design

SaaS knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Principal Technical Product Manager, Contract

United States

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

Principal, Technical Product Management

DEPT is hiring on behalf of a client within the financial services and risk management space for a Data Product manager. The role is for a 3 month contract. Contracts are evaluated quarterly, or every three months, for this project, and will likely extend.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product strategy and long-term vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs
• Lead and scale high-performing product teams, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and ongoing development
• Establish clear team structures, decision-making hierarchies, and operating cadences to support efficient execution
• Manage the full product lifecycle from discovery and ideation through launch, iteration, and sunset
• Conduct market research, customer discovery, and competitive analysis to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
• Apply Agile and Lean methodologies to optimize product development workflows, delivery predictability, and cross-team collaboration
• Drive roadmap planning, forecasting, and velocity management to ensure realistic commitments and on-time delivery
• Partner closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and operations to define, prioritize, and deliver product requirements
• Champion user-centered design principles to deliver intuitive, high-quality user experiences
• Develop customer segmentation strategies and tailor product initiatives to address the needs of distinct customer groups
• Drive revenue growth through product-led initiatives, feature expansion, and platform enhancements
• Engage regularly with executive stakeholders and key customers to gather feedback, manage expectations, and maintain strategic alignment
• Contribute meaningfully to operational planning, including OKRs, capacity planning, and performance metrics
• Rapidly ramp into complex environments, assess existing processes, and implement scalable frameworks where needed
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, translating insights into actionable product strategy

Requirements

• Proficient in product lifecycle management, from ideation to launch and ongoing enhancements
• Strong market research and analysis skills
• Experience in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and user experience best practices
• Familiarity with revenue growth strategies and metrics
• Knowledge of customer segmentation techniques and targeted product strategies
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Understanding of B2B/B2C SaaS business models and product considerations
• Familiarity with business development strategies and partnership opportunities
• Basic understanding of programming languages to effectively communicate with engineering team

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including executive-level communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage stakeholders and build relationships across teams
• Effective project management and organizational skills
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinking and ability to drive product vision and roadmap

Compensation

Rate is up to $95 hourly on a Fixed Term, W2 Contract. Contracts are evaluated quarterly, or every three months, for this project, and will likely extend. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.

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