Position Summary:
The Product Manager is responsible for defining, prioritizing, and delivering high-impact digital products and features that meet customer needs and drive business outcomes. Working cross-functionally with stakeholders, end users, and technical teams, this role ensures that product strategy is translated into clear goals, actionable plans, and high-quality solutions. You will own the vision, strategy, roadmap, and execution for your product area—acting as both the voice of the customer and the liaison between business and technology teams.
Expected Compensation Range: $110,000 -$130,000 USD annualized. Exact rate determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.
Work Location: Hybrid, St. Paul, MN
Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Application Deadline: Until filled.
Position Responsibilities:
- Product Strategy & Management
- Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with company objectives.
- Continuously monitor the market, competitive landscape, and user trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Translate high-level strategy into actionable goals and measurable outcomes.
- Backlog & Prioritization
- Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value, customer feedback, and technical feasibility.
- Partner with stakeholders to define and refine requirements, translating them into clear user stories and acceptance criteria for the development team.
- Discovery & Customer Insight
- Act as the voice of the customer by gathering and analyzing feedback, data, and pain points to inform product decisions.
- Leverage customer insights, analytics, and KPIs to drive continuous improvement of website service offerings and digital products.
- Collaboration & Delivery
- Work closely with cross-functional teams—including design, development, QA, marketing, and customer support—to ensure clarity and alignment throughout the product lifecycle.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, ensuring the team has the necessary context to deliver features that meet quality and user expectations.
- Validate completed work against acceptance criteria and business goals; approve or reject features accordingly.
- Performance & Optimization
- Monitor and analyze KPIs such as adoption, engagement, satisfaction, and financial performance to guide future decisions.
- Manage ongoing enhancements, defect fixes, and product optimizations to ensure the product evolves with customer and business needs.
- Support the go-to-market strategy for new features or products, ensuring internal and external audiences are informed and prepared for launches.
- Communication & Leadership
- Serve as the main point of contact between business stakeholders and development teams.
- Keep leadership informed of key developments, risks, and opportunities.
- Foster a collaborative and transparent working environment across all product team.
Required Education and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Product Management, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Experience: 5–7 years of experience in product management or ownership within consumer-facing digital or technology products, with 1–2 years focused on web or mobile app platforms.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Technical & Methodological Skills:
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and product lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with analytics tools and data-driven decision-making.
- Ability to translate complex technical information into clear business terms.
- Soft Skills:
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Proven collaboration and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Certification in Product Management or Product Ownership (e.g., CSPO, PMP).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure Dev Ops, or similar).
Reporting to this Position:
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed.
- Physical Demands:
- Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time.
- Required to move about in the community.
- Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
- Working Conditions:
APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays + 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.
