Principal Technical Product Manager, Contract

About the role

Principal, Technical Product Management DEPT is hiring on behalf of a client within the financial services and risk management space for a Data Product manager. The role is for a 3 month contract. Contracts are evaluated quarterly, or every three months, for this project, and will likely extend.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product strategy and long-term vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs
• Lead and scale high-performing product teams, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and ongoing development
• Establish clear team structures, decision-making hierarchies, and operating cadences to support efficient execution
• Manage the full product lifecycle from discovery and ideation through launch, iteration, and sunset
• Conduct market research, customer discovery, and competitive analysis to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
• Apply Agile and Lean methodologies to optimize product development workflows, delivery predictability, and cross-team collaboration
• Drive roadmap planning, forecasting, and velocity management to ensure realistic commitments and on-time delivery
• Partner closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and operations to define, prioritize, and deliver product requirements
• Champion user-centered design principles to deliver intuitive, high-quality user experiences
• Develop customer segmentation strategies and tailor product initiatives to address the needs of distinct customer groups
• Drive revenue growth through product-led initiatives, feature expansion, and platform enhancements
• Engage regularly with executive stakeholders and key customers to gather feedback, manage expectations, and maintain strategic alignment
• Contribute meaningfully to operational planning, including OKRs, capacity planning, and performance metrics
• Rapidly ramp into complex environments, assess existing processes, and implement scalable frameworks where needed
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, translating insights into actionable product strategy

Tech Skills

• Proficient in product lifecycle management, from ideation to launch and ongoing enhancements
• Strong market research and analysis skills
• Experience in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and user experience best practices
• Familiarity with revenue growth strategies and metrics
• Knowledge of customer segmentation techniques and targeted product strategies
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Understanding of B2B/B2C SaaS business models and product considerations
• Familiarity with business development strategies and partnership opportunities
• Basic understanding of programming languages to effectively communicate with engineering team

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including executive-level communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage stakeholders and build relationships across teams
• Effective project management and organizational skills
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinking and ability to drive product vision and roadmap

Pay

Rate is up to $95 hourly on a Fixed Term, W2 Contract. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.