Product Lifecycle Manager, SaaS — Align & Accelerate

iO Associates; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client is seeking a Product Lifecycle Manager to drive product processes across the lifecycle from concept to post-launch analysis. You will partner with Directors and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals and operational excellence.

The role requires strong technical fluency in B2C SaaS, ability to translate complex details into clear guidance, and a track record of influencing senior leaders to adopt best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in software product lifecycle management, technical product management, or related roles involving SaaS products.
• Strong technical fluency in modern B2C SaaS environments, with understanding of full-stack technologies, system dependencies, and operational risks.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with software engineering teams, evaluating technical feasibility and surfacing risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of tailoring messages for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in working with incomplete or evolving information, exercising sound judgment, and guiding teams towards clear, actionable decisions.
• Experience in using lifecycle management tools, templates, and documentation standards to maintain clarity and consistency.
• Organisational prowess in tracking multiple initiatives and follow-up actions, ensuring timely progress.
• Previous experience as a software engineer, product operations manager, or technical program manager, especially within B2C SaaS.
• Hands-on knowledge of frontend/backend development, cloud infrastructure, APIs, or operational workflows.
• Experience working within organisations with complex customer needs, compliance considerations, or operational dependencies.
• Demonstrated success in engaging with senior leadership, including department heads and executives, to communicate risks and align priorities.
• Familiarity with process enhancement, documentation standards, and stakeholder engagement in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the evaluation, validation, and definition of new product ideas, ensuring clarity and feasibility before progressing.
• Track and maintain visibility of initiative statuses, decision points, dependencies, risks, and open questions.
• Review and ensure consistency and quality in product documentation, release notes, and stakeholder communications.
• Support cross-functional teams-including Product, Engineering, UI/UX, Marketing, and Operations-in understanding project objectives, technical trade-offs, and customer impacts.
• Identify scope ambiguities, missing information, operational risks, and downstream effects early to prevent delays or rework.
• Serve as a communication bridge among diverse teams, translating technical details and business priorities into accessible language.
• Contribute to improving lifecycle processes, documentation standards, and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Assist in aligning product releases with operational readiness and strategic goals, reinforcing scope boundaries where necessary.
• Use lifecycle tools and processes flexibly to foster clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lifecycle mgmt

Technical PM

SaaS product

Cross-functional

Stakeholder comms

Frontend/backend

Cloud infra

Risk assessment

Documentation

Leadership align

Job description

Our Client is seeking a Product Lifecycle Manager to drive product processes across the lifecycle from concept to post-launch analysis. You will partner with Directors and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals and operational excellence.

The role requires strong technical fluency in B2C SaaS, ability to translate complex details into clear guidance, and a track record of influencing senior leaders to adopt best practices.