Principal Technical Product Manager

Principal Technical Product Manager, Contract

United States

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

Compensation:

Rate is up to $95 hourly on a Fixed Term, W2 Contract. Contracts are evaluated quarterly, or every three months, for this project, and will likely extend.  This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.