Product Owner Talent Acquisition iCim (206343)

Aquent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 104,146 - 115,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for a Mid-Senior level Product Manager in Talent Acquisition to manage product initiatives in a dynamic environment. This role involves driving the product lifecycle for HR technology solutions aiming to enhance the talent acquisition process. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in product ownership, stakeholder management skills, and proficiency with tools like Jira and Confluence. The position offers competitive pay ($75.60 - $84.00 per hour) in a contract capacity and emphasizes collaboration and strategic assessment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience as a Product Owner focused on Talent Acquisition.
• Hands-on experience with ATS configuration and understanding of product architecture.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Champion customer interests throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct market research and analyze usage data.
• Translate business objectives into actionable product requirements.
• Assess and prioritize features for value delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams for product launches.
• Manage the product development lifecycle from concept to release.
• Monitor system performance and gather user feedback.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: Product Manager Talent Acquisition

Client Location: Remote

Starting: 12/15/2025

Pay Comments:

Minimum Pay (per hour): 75.60

Maximum Pay (per hour): 84.00

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 6 months

Aquent is partnering with a leading financial services firm that is revolutionizing how individuals manage their wealth and futures. This organization is committed to innovation, client success, and fostering a dynamic work environment where technology drives progress. They are seeking a passionate and strategic individual to join their team and make a significant impact on their talent acquisition capabilities.

Are you a visionary product leader passionate about transforming the talent acquisition experience? Imagine shaping the future of how a major enterprise attracts, hires, and retains top talent. This pivotal role places you at the heart of the HR Technology Product department, where your expertise will directly influence critical business processes and empower thousands of employees. You will be the "Voice of the Customer," driving product initiatives from concept to launch, blending deep business process understanding with market insights to deliver customer-focused solutions that elevate the talent acquisition landscape.

Responsibilities

• Champion customer interests throughout the product lifecycle, acting as the primary channel for requirements gathering, solution design, and critical decision-making.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, analyze usage data, and extract actionable insights to strategically shape product roadmaps, feature sets, and future priorities.
• Translate complex business objectives and diverse customer feedback into clear, concise, and actionable product requirements for technology initiatives, utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Strategically assess and prioritize features, improvements, and bug fixes to ensure the highest value delivery, meticulously aligned with overarching company strategy.
• Foster robust collaboration with talent acquisition business stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure seamless alignment and effective product launches.
• Manage the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept generation to final release, guaranteeing projects are delivered on schedule and meet stringent quality benchmarks.
• Continuously monitor system and process performance, proactively gather user feedback, and identify innovative opportunities for ongoing enhancement and evolution.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• 6‑10 years of demonstrated experience as a Product Owner focused on Talent Acquisition.
• Mandatory hands‑on experience with ATS configuration and a robust understanding of its product architecture and technical capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills and proven proficiency in data‑driven decision‑making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Extensive experience managing the product development lifecycle and consistently delivering high‑quality results on time.
• Ability to align product vision seamlessly with broader business strategy and evolving customer needs.

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and related tools like Jira for management and Confluence for documentation.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑level clients.
• Strong creative thinking and advanced problem‑solving skills.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

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Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)