Associate Product Manager, New York, On site

ION Group•New York, NY

19h•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lab49 is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Product Manager to support the development and execution of innovative product solutions for clients. The role works closely with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into well-defined product requirements, manage backlogs, and support product delivery roadmaps. It is intended for an entry-level product manager with 2–5 years of experience who is ready to take on more ownership and gain exposure to client interaction and growth initiatives in an agile, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in product management or a related role, such as business analyst or product owner.
Strong experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria, and defining 'done' for development teams.
Familiarity with agile methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative development.
Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar product management tools.
Ability to collaborate with engineers, UX designers, and stakeholders to balance business needs with technical feasibility.
Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform decisions, drive improvements, and improve product performance.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
Hands-on experience using AI-powered tools to enhance product discovery, requirements definition, backlog management, and team productivity.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on enterprise-level software or fintech products.
Exposure to API-driven development and technical product considerations.
Experience with data-driven decision-making.
Familiarity with consulting environments, including client-facing work and contributing to account growth.

Responsibilities

Own the product backlog by writing, refining, and prioritizing user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with engineering, UX, and business teams to align on feature development and technical feasibility.
Work with developers and QA to clarify requirements, troubleshoot issues, and validate feature completion.
Assist in defining and executing the product roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
Conduct competitive analysis and user research to inform product decisions and prioritization.
Support sprint planning, backlog grooming, and other agile ceremonies.
Define and track key product performance metrics and use data to drive continuous improvements.
Contribute to product governance and improve processes, tools, and reporting.
Support client engagements by identifying opportunities to expand product scope or propose follow-on work, in collaboration with senior product managers and delivery leads.
Prepare materials for client or internal showcases, such as case studies, user feedback summaries, and product previews.