Product Manager Head

your Jared; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Lawyers is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of BestLawyers.com, BestLawFirms.com, and our digital marketing tools. You will define the product vision, create roadmaps, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver products aligning with user needs and business goals.

The role reports to the CEO and will build a Products team, including a Product Owner, UX/UI Designer, and SEO Specialist.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience, ideally in B2B or digital marketing.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy.
• Create and maintain product roadmaps, prioritizing features based on value and needs.
• Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders and end-users.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, developers, and QA engineers for successful delivery.
• Monitor product performance and user feedback for continuous improvement.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor offerings.
• Own the product lifecycle for BestLawyers.com and BestLawFirms.com, aligning updates with customer needs and business objectives.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies (e.g., AI, ML, generative tools) to enhance user experience or efficiency.
• Drive SEO best practices into product strategy and ensure architecture/content are optimized for visibility.
• Identify opportunities for innovation across product lines through legal tech trends and automation.
• Lead product discovery initiatives including market analysis, customer interviews, and prototype validation.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Communication

Leadership

Web technologies

Azure

C#

Database knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CS/Marketing

Master's degree or PM/UX cert

Tools

Azure

C#

Database technologies

Job description

Augusta

Position Description

Job Title: Product Manager

Department: Product

Reports To: Phillip Greer, CEO

Work Location: Remote in the following states:

GA, FL, MA, NY, NJ, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WI

Classification: Exempt / Salary

Work Hours: Eastern Standard Time-based. Core hours are
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility as needed
and will include some afterhours commitments

Company Summary:

Best Lawyers is a prestigious legal awards network that recognizes outstanding professionals across various practice areas and jurisdictions. With a rigorous selection process based on confidential surveys of leading lawyers, the organization highlights top legal talent globally. Best Lawyers provides valuable insights for clients seeking high-quality legal representation and serves as a trusted resource within the legal community for identifying the most skilled and respected attorneys.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of BestLawyers.com, BestLawFirms.com, and our suite of digital marketing tools. You will define the product vision, create roadmaps, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver products that meet user needs and business goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role reports to the CEO and will build and lead the Products team. The future team will likely consist of a Product Owner, UX / UI Designer, and SEO Specialist.

The Product Manager will serve as the functional lead of the cross-departmental product team. This includes collaborating closely with Leadership, developers, and QA engineers. The Product Manager may be responsible for mentoring junior team members and influencing workflows, prioritization, and strategy across departments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy.
• Create and maintain product roadmaps, prioritizing features based on value and needs.
• Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders and end-users.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, developers, and QA engineers for successful delivery.
• Monitor product performance and user feedback for continuous improvement.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor offerings.
• Own the product lifecycle for BestLawyers.com and BestLawFirms.com, aligning updates and new features with evolving customer needs and business objectives.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning, generative content tools) that could enhance user experience or operational efficiency.
• Drive SEO best practices into product strategy and ensure platform architecture and content are optimized for visibility and performance.
• Identify opportunities for innovation across product lines, particularly through integration of legal tech trends and automation capabilities.
• Lead product discovery initiatives including market analysis, customer interviews, and prototype validation to inform forward-thinking product strategies.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 5+ years of product management experience, ideally in B2B or digital marketing.
• Strong understanding of web technologies and development processes.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to translate business goals into technical requirements.
• Familiarity with Azure, C#, and database technologies is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree or professional certification in Product Management, UX, or related field is a plus.