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Senior Product Manager
We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This role is based in Ankeny, Iowa, and focuses on driving product strategy, development, and execution to meet business goals. As a key player in this position, you will lead efforts to analyze market trends, collaborate with stakeholders, and define product roadmaps that align with customer needs and organizational objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain strategic product roadmaps that align with customer requirements, business goals, and technical feasibility.<br>• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities for product innovation.<br>• Engage directly with end users to gather insights on desirable features and functionalities, ensuring product enhancements meet real-world needs.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product implementation.<br>• Prioritize product features and initiatives based on impact and urgency, balancing customer needs with organizational objectives.<br>• Monitor product performance and gather feedback to refine and optimize future development cycles.<br>• Present product strategies, roadmaps, and updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business priorities.<br>• Utilize strong business acumen to make informed decisions regarding budgeting, ROI, and resource allocation.<br>• Advocate for agile methodologies and ensure product development follows efficient, iterative processes.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in senior product management roles.<br>• Proven expertise in creating and managing strategic product roadmaps.<br>• Strong background in market research and competitive analysis.<br>• Experience engaging with end users to identify and prioritize product features.<br>• Familiarity with agile and scrum methodologies.<br>• Exceptional decision-making and prioritization skills, with the ability to make trade-offs in complex scenarios.<br>• Solid understanding of business principles, including budgeting and ROI.<br>• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey strategies and updates to stakeholders.
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  • Ankeny, IA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • - USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This role is based in Ankeny, Iowa, and focuses on driving product strategy, development, and execution to meet business goals. As a key player in this position, you will lead efforts to analyze market trends, collaborate with stakeholders, and define product roadmaps that align with customer needs and organizational objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain strategic product roadmaps that align with customer requirements, business goals, and technical feasibility.<br>• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities for product innovation.<br>• Engage directly with end users to gather insights on desirable features and functionalities, ensuring product enhancements meet real-world needs.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product implementation.<br>• Prioritize product features and initiatives based on impact and urgency, balancing customer needs with organizational objectives.<br>• Monitor product performance and gather feedback to refine and optimize future development cycles.<br>• Present product strategies, roadmaps, and updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business priorities.<br>• Utilize strong business acumen to make informed decisions regarding budgeting, ROI, and resource allocation.<br>• Advocate for agile methodologies and ensure product development follows efficient, iterative processes.
  • 2025-10-14T16:04:15Z

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