Product Manager

Who We Are
Escalent is an award-winning data analytics and advisory firm that helps clients understand human and market behaviors to navigate disruption. As catalysts of progress for more than 40 years, our strategies guide the world's leading brands. We accelerate growth by creating a seamless flow between primary, secondary, syndicated, and internal business data, providing consulting and advisory services from insights through implementation. Based on a profound understanding of what drives human beings and markets, we identify actions that build brands, enhance customer experiences, inspire product innovation and boost business productivity. We listen, learn, question, discover, innovate, and deliver—for each other and our clients—to make the world work better for people.

Why Escalent? Once you join our team you will have the opportunity to...

• Access experts across industries for maximum learning opportunities including Weekly Knowledge Sharing Sessions, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
• Gain exposure to a rich variety of research techniques from knowledgeable professionals.
• Enjoy a remote first/hybrid work environment with a flexible schedule.
• Obtain insights into the needs and challenges of your clients—to learn how the world's leading brands use research.
• Experience peace of mind working for a company with a commitment to conducting research ethically.
• Build lasting relationships with fun colleagues in a culture that values each person.

As a product manager, you will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and development of our web-based products. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and execute on features and improvements that drive user engagement and satisfaction. This role requires a deep understanding of web application best practices, a customer-centric mindset, and the ability to translate complex needs into actionable product strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure cohesive product development
• Oversee the full product lifecycle, from ideation to sunsetting, ensuring each phase aligns with customer needs and business objectives
• Partner with UX/UI teams to ensure the development of user-friendly interfaces and interactions that enhance the overall user experience
• Create and maintain thorough documentation, including product requirements, user stories, and functional specifications, for a smooth handoff to development teams
• Work with QA teams to ensure features meet the highest standards of quality, usability, and performance before launch
• Use data-driven insights to prioritize features, enhancements, and product updates that add value for customers and drive business growth
• Collaborate with customer support to understand user pain points, prioritize bug fixes, and incorporate feedback into the product roadmap

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in product management with a focus on web applications, SaaS, or data-driven digital platforms
• Proven experience in translating customer needs into product features and positioning
• Proficiency in agile product development processes and comfortable working with engineering teams
• Experience working with design teams and a solid understanding of UX/UI principles and best practices for web applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present ideas and influence stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills to oversee product development from ideation to launch