Product Manager
Summary
The Product Manager contributes to driving product strategy and roadmap development, and is responsible for leading product strategy and execution across the full product lifecycle, from identifying customer needs to delivering high-quality software solutions. This role balances strategic product leadership responsibilities with cross-functional execution to ensure successful delivery.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively bridge customer insights, business priorities, and technical execution. This role works closely with engineering, design, sales, marketing, support, and leadership to deliver products that drive business value and improve customer experience.
Essential Functions
Discovery
Develop deep expertise in Aquent’s business, staffing industry trends and customer needs to inform strategic product decisions
Articulate our product vision, strategy, and organizational priorities to ensure initiatives align with business goals
Conduct customer research, interviews, and market analysis to identify customer needs, product opportunities, and market trends
Evaluate and prioritize product opportunities based on customer value, business impact, and technical feasibility
Use customer feedback, analytics, and market insights to inform product decisions and roadmap priorities
Identify opportunities for product enhancements, innovation, and operational efficiencies
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with leadership, sales, marketing, support, and operational teams on product priorities, roadmap decisions, and release strategy.
Communicate product decisions, progress, risks, timelines, and outcomes proactively to key stakeholders and team members
Translate customer needs and business priorities into product decisions and technical direction
Coordinate product launches and ensure organizational readiness across impacted teams
Delivery & Execution
Translate product strategy into clear product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and supporting documentation
Own, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog to ensure teams remain focused on high-value work
Partner closely with engineering and design teams throughout development cycles
Contribute to sprint planning, stand-ups, product reviews, testing, and release planning activities to support successful product delivery
Make real-time tradeoff decisions to support timely product delivery while maintaining product quality
Job Requirements
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred
Equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and professional experience demonstrating specialized expertise
Minimum of 3 years of experience in product ownership, product management, product strategy, or related roles
Experience working directly with engineering teams in fast-paced product development environments
Experience supporting products throughout various stages of the product lifecycle preferred
Experience working in Agile development environments preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Background in staffing, workforce management, or HRIS technology
Bias toward action with a willingness to collaborate
Familiarity with roadmapping and engineering workflow tools like Jira
Experience working in a startup, high-growth or scaling organizations where roles responsibilities may evolve
Skills
Experience using AI tools to deliver business value
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present options and recommendations to senior leadership
Clear prioritization and decision-making skills
Ability to balance strategic planning with execution-focused responsibilities
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why Aquent? We offer…Work/life balance: we say it, we mean it!Generous benefits package: medical, vision and dental benefits, generous 401(k), FSA, tuition reimbursement, paid sick/vacation time, and moreAn unusually generous and flexible vacation - AKA unlimited PTOFree use of our Hawaii and Florida beach housesIndividualistic approach: we encourage a personal touch to your work; we don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approachIndustry reputation: we are the world's largest creative staffing firm
ABOUT AQUENT
We are the leading global work solutions company. Through a range of brands, we help guide businesses toward the talent, technology, and services they need to excel. From specialty recruiting and talent experience to creative strategy and project management, we’re making the future of work better for everyone. Our brands include Aquent Talent, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, Aquent Scout, Aquent Employer of Record, and Aquent Gymnasium. To learn more, visit aquent.com.
Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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The Product Manager contributes to driving product strategy and roadmap development, and is responsible for leading product strategy and execution across the full product lifecycle, from identifying customer needs to delivering high-quality software solutions. This role balances strategic product leadership responsibilities with cross-functional execution to ensure successful delivery.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively bridge customer insights, business priorities, and technical execution. This role works closely with engineering, design, sales, marketing, support, and leadership to deliver products that drive business value and improve customer experience.
Essential Functions
Discovery
Develop deep expertise in Aquent’s business, staffing industry trends and customer needs to inform strategic product decisions
Articulate our product vision, strategy, and organizational priorities to ensure initiatives align with business goals
Conduct customer research, interviews, and market analysis to identify customer needs, product opportunities, and market trends
Evaluate and prioritize product opportunities based on customer value, business impact, and technical feasibility
Use customer feedback, analytics, and market insights to inform product decisions and roadmap priorities
Identify opportunities for product enhancements, innovation, and operational efficiencies
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with leadership, sales, marketing, support, and operational teams on product priorities, roadmap decisions, and release strategy.
Communicate product decisions, progress, risks, timelines, and outcomes proactively to key stakeholders and team members
Translate customer needs and business priorities into product decisions and technical direction
Coordinate product launches and ensure organizational readiness across impacted teams
Delivery & Execution
Translate product strategy into clear product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and supporting documentation
Own, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog to ensure teams remain focused on high-value work
Partner closely with engineering and design teams throughout development cycles
Contribute to sprint planning, stand-ups, product reviews, testing, and release planning activities to support successful product delivery
Make real-time tradeoff decisions to support timely product delivery while maintaining product quality
Job Requirements
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred
Equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and professional experience demonstrating specialized expertise
Minimum of 3 years of experience in product ownership, product management, product strategy, or related roles
Experience working directly with engineering teams in fast-paced product development environments
Experience supporting products throughout various stages of the product lifecycle preferred
Experience working in Agile development environments preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Background in staffing, workforce management, or HRIS technology
Bias toward action with a willingness to collaborate
Familiarity with roadmapping and engineering workflow tools like Jira
Experience working in a startup, high-growth or scaling organizations where roles responsibilities may evolve
Skills
Experience using AI tools to deliver business value
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present options and recommendations to senior leadership
Clear prioritization and decision-making skills
Ability to balance strategic planning with execution-focused responsibilities
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why Aquent? We offer…Work/life balance: we say it, we mean it!Generous benefits package: medical, vision and dental benefits, generous 401(k), FSA, tuition reimbursement, paid sick/vacation time, and moreAn unusually generous and flexible vacation - AKA unlimited PTOFree use of our Hawaii and Florida beach housesIndividualistic approach: we encourage a personal touch to your work; we don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approachIndustry reputation: we are the world's largest creative staffing firm
ABOUT AQUENT
We are the leading global work solutions company. Through a range of brands, we help guide businesses toward the talent, technology, and services they need to excel. From specialty recruiting and talent experience to creative strategy and project management, we’re making the future of work better for everyone. Our brands include Aquent Talent, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, Aquent Scout, Aquent Employer of Record, and Aquent Gymnasium. To learn more, visit aquent.com.
Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Apply To This Job