Senior Product Manager

Overview

Principal, Technical Product Management

Position Overview

To lead the development and execution of complex, high-impact products by leveraging deep expertise in product management, technical strategy, and domain knowledge. This role ensures alignment with organizational goals and drives innovation across multiple squads.

Key Accountabilities

• Define and execute product strategies aligned with quarterly, annual, and multi-year business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle—from ideation to launch—with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Drive adoption and evolution of product management tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Influence and align stakeholders across departments and external partners.
• Solve complex business problems in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.
• Actively mentor and coach junior product professionals and contribute to organizational capability building.

Critical Experiences Needed

• Proven track record of delivering successful products in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Demonstrated leadership of large-scale initiatives involving multiple squads.
• Experience in defining and evolving product strategies based on data and market insights.
• Deep involvement in technical decision-making and future-state architecture planning.
• Regular engagement with senior leadership and external stakeholders to communicate product vision and impact.

Competencies and Skills

Leadership Defined Competencies

• Thinks Strategically
• Enterprise Influence
• Innovation Leadership
• Results Oriented
• Embraces and Leads Change
• Fosters Effective Teamwork
• Values Differences
• Communicates Vision and Purpose

Key Functional Skills and Capabilities

• Product Lifecycle Management
• Agile and Lean Product Development
• Technical Architecture Awareness
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Product Discovery and Validation
• Road Mapping and Prioritization
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk and Opportunity Assessment

Key Partners

• Engineering and Architecture Teams
• UX/Design and Research
• Business Strategy and Operations
• External Vendors and Strategic Partners

Organizational Context and Key Considerations

• Operates at the intersection of product, technology, and business strategy.
• Directly influences the success of cross-functional teams and major programs.
• Expected to proactively identify opportunities for organizational improvement and innovation.
• Plays a key role in shaping the product culture and capability maturity across the organization.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is up to $79.33/HR. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

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. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.