Senior Product Manager

The ideal candidate will have experience managing products in fast-paced environments, leading proof-of-concept initiatives, and working closely with technical and business stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate evolving technologies into practical business solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring concepts from ideation through execution.

Senior Product Manager

Location: Glendale, CA (Hybrid; onsite expectations to be confirmed)
Pay Rate: $83.89/hour
Position Overview
We are seeking an innovative Senior Product Manager with a passion for emerging technologies to help identify, develop, and deliver next-generation products and capabilities. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate evolving technologies into practical business solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring concepts from ideation through execution.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing products in fast-paced environments, leading proof-of-concept initiatives, and working closely with technical and business stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Innovation

• Contribute to the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for emerging technology initiatives.
• Research and evaluate industry trends and advancements to identify opportunities for innovation and business growth.
• Assess the applicability of emerging technologies and validate their fit for organizational objectives.
• Support strategic planning activities by defining product goals and priorities.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Drive iterative product development processes from ideation through proof of concept (POC), prototype development, pilot execution, and initial production rollout.
• Define and document user stories, business requirements, acceptance criteria, and success metrics.
• Prioritize product backlogs and facilitate alignment between stakeholder expectations and delivery capabilities.
• Support the continuous refinement of products through feedback loops and data-driven decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, design, delivery teams, and external stakeholders to execute product initiatives successfully.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across diverse teams to ensure alignment on objectives and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain product documentation, presentations, and supporting materials for stakeholder engagement.

Business Case Development

• Identify and prioritize high-value use cases aligned with business goals.
• Build business cases using quantitative and qualitative analysis to support investment decisions.
• Evaluate opportunities based on feasibility, impact, and strategic value.

Metrics & Performance Measurement

• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics to measure product effectiveness.
• Analyze data to evaluate outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and guide future decision-making.
• Communicate product performance, insights, and recommendations to leadership teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology Management, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of professional experience in product management, preferably within emerging technology environments.
• Experience leading iterative development efforts, including proof-of-concept initiatives and production-ready solutions.
• Familiarity working within research and development (R&D) or innovation-focused environments.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical, business, and user experience challenges in fast-paced settings.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to executive stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to develop business cases supported by data and metrics.
• Experience working within Agile, cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while driving initiatives through execution.
• Experience collaborating with geographically dispersed and/or international teams across multiple time zones.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for innovation.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and effectively balance multiple initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Agile and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), computer vision, robotics, spatial computing, extended reality (XR), and related disciplines.
• Experience evaluating, implementing, or integrating AI technologies into products, workflows, or business processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify practical applications of emerging technologies that drive measurable business value.