Technical Product Manager (TPM) (REF: 188612)

Forsyth Barnes; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is looking for a Technical Product Manager to lead product execution with strong AI/ML experience. You will drive the product strategy, manage technical requirements, and collaborate with engineering and data teams. The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in technical product management and experience in a fast-paced environment. This is a remote contract-to-hire role based in the United States.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in technical product management or similar roles.
• Proven background in AI/ML products with solid grasp of data pipelines and model deployment.
• Strong experience with database systems, infrastructure tooling, and API lifecycle management.
• Strong experience with databases, infrastructure tooling, and API lifecycles.
• Frontend experience with React is a bonus.
• Experience in AdTech or SaaS environments.
• Excellent communication to align tech with business priorities.
• Startup or high-growth environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the product strategy for AI/ML-powered systems and features.
• Define and manage backlogs, user stories, and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to guide technical decision-making.
• Ensure effective integration of backend services, data layers, and internal APIs.
• Serve as the product lead for complex cross-functional initiatives with stakeholders across business, engineering, and data science.
• Partner with leadership to define and track KPIs, success metrics, and delivery milestones.
• Navigate ambiguity and drive structured delivery in evolving product and technical environments.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Strong communication skills

Experience with APIs

Database systems

Working in AgTech or SaaS environment

AdTech / SaaS

React (bonus)

Tools

Jira

Databricks

Modern data stack technologies

Job description

Overview

Title: Technical Product Manager (TPM) REF: 188612

Location: Remote – United States

Engagement: Contract-to-Hire (C2H)

Rate: Competitive

About the Role

We’re looking for a Technical Product Manager with strong AI/ML experience to lead product execution across highly technical initiatives. You’ll work closely with engineering, data science, and leadership to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, product-led environments, understands both systems architecture and business impact, and can bridge the gap between strategy and execution.

Technical Product Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the product strategy for AI/ML-powered systems and features
• Define and manage backlogs, user stories, and technical requirements across infrastructure, APIs, and data platforms
• Collaborate with engineering teams to guide technical decision-making and ensure scalable architecture
• Ensure effective integration of backend services, data layers, and internal APIs
• Serve as the product lead for complex cross-functional initiatives, working with stakeholders across business, engineering, and data science
• Partner with leadership to define and track KPIs, success metrics, and delivery milestones
• Navigate ambiguity and drive structured delivery in evolving product and technical environments

Technical Product Manager - Key Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience in technical product management or similar roles
• Proven background in AI/ML products, with a solid grasp of data pipelines, model deployment, and infrastructure implications
• Strong experience with database systems, infrastructure tooling, and API lifecycle management
• Experience with full-stack systems is ideal — at minimum, should have a deep backend understanding
• Familiarity with Jira, Databricks, and modern data stack technologies
• Experience working in an AdTech or SaaS environment
• Excellent communication skills to align technical execution with business priorities
• Startup or high-growth environment experience is strongly preferred — must be comfortable with iteration, rapid change, and hands-on collaboration
• Experience working with React or frontend systems (not required, but a bonus)
• Previous exposure to cross-functional agile teams with lean delivery practices

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Advertising Services and Software Development