Product Manager III

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re seeking a professional for a hybrid opportunity. This is a 9-month parental leave contract with a leading financial services company.

In this role, you’ll join the Digital & Program Excellence team to prioritize, plan, and oversee the delivery of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the value of internal digital platforms and systems. This opportunity offers the chance to lead at a high level, managing a team of product owners and driving roadmap execution across a broad suite of internal tools. The role is hybrid, requiring two days per week onsite in NYC (Thursdays mandatory, second day flexible).

There is no application deadline for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 7 direct reports of Product Owners overseeing 20+ internal digital platforms, including Salesforce and Marketo.
• Own the strategic vision and roadmap for internal digital systems, focusing on enhancing business value and operational efficiency.
• Oversee platform roadmaps and prioritization of features and enhancements—focus is strategic, not hands-on configuration.
• Act as the bridge between business and tech, ensuring alignment of product initiatives with company goals.
• Guide Agile/Scrum practices across teams—from intake through feature release.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in digital product management, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience leading cross-functional product teams in large organizations using Agile/Scrum and GTM practices.
• Salesforce (required) and Marketo (strongly preferred) experience, with understanding of other platforms like Aha, Higher Logic, LearnUpon, etc.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills—able to present and influence at senior levels.
• Must be based in or able to commute to NYC 2 days/week (Thursdays mandatory, second day flexible).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.