Data Product Manager

About the role

Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking a Data Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of enterprise data products and platforms. The ideal candidate will combine product management expertise with a strong understanding of data ecosystems, partnering with business and technology teams to deliver scalable, high-quality data solutions that support analytics, reporting, machine learning, and strategic business initiatives.

Contract Type: Contract
Work Location: Richmond or McLean, VA
Work Model: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise data products
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data products, from discovery and prioritization through delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement
• Partner with Data Engineering, Software Engineering, and Analytics teams to develop scalable data platforms, pipelines, and services
• Translate business needs into product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications
• Prioritize and manage product backlogs based on business value, customer needs, technical complexity, and organizational priorities
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to data quality, reliability, accessibility, adoption, and business impact
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to improve data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and enterprise data capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Data Management, Business Analytics, or a related technology role
• Experience managing enterprise data products, data platforms, data warehouses, or data lakes
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration concepts
• Experience partnering with Data Engineers, Software Engineers, and Analytics teams
• Strong stakeholder management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with AWS or other cloud-based data platforms
• Working knowledge of SQL and data modeling principles
• Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, metadata management, or data lineage
• Experience supporting analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), or machine learning initiatives
• Financial services, fintech, or other highly regulated industry experience
• Agile, Scrum, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or other Product Management certifications
• Experience defining product success metrics and leveraging data-driven insights for decision-making

Skills

• Strategic mindset with the ability to define and execute a long-term product vision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills across business and technical teams
• Ability to balance competing priorities while managing multiple initiatives
• Strong leadership and executive communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is between $70.00 and $77.00 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered