Associate Product Manager

Fuel Cycle•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fuel Cycle empowers leading organizations with agile research solutions that deliver decision-ready insights — fast, flexible, and fully integrated. As a market research disruptor, our AI-powered Insights Platform is built for speed, precision, and scale. With cutting-edge tools and seamless audience connectivity, we help brands ditch the guesswork and make smarter, customer-led decisions at lightning speed. Why work at Fuel Cycle? Join a high-growth team where curiosity is valued, ownership is encouraged, and your work drives real-world impact. Whether you’re based at our Los Angeles HQ, New York City hub, working remotely across the U.S., or part of our global team in India, you’ll help shape the future of decision intelligence for some of the world’s most iconic brands. Overview: The Associate Product Manager is a key role within a software development team responsible for helping to drive the development and success of a product or a set of products. As an Associate Product Manager, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders, customers, and the development team to define and prioritize product features, create, and maintain the product backlog, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software products. You will serve as the development team’s primary point of contact for day-to-day product-related matters and play a crucial role in ensuring the product meets the needs of the users and aligns with the business objectives.

Requirements

Minimum 1-3 years of experience as an Associate Product Manager, Product Owner, or similar role, preferably in a software development environment.
Familiarity of Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and product management principles.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple competing priorities.
Familiarity of software development processes, technologies, and trends.
Familiarity with some product management and collaboration tools (e.g., Productboard, Jira, Confluence, Asana).
Customer-Centric Mindset: Deep understanding of user needs to inform feature development and prioritize improvements.
Technical Acumen: Familiarity with SaaS platforms, UI/UX design principles, and engineering workflows.
Collaboration: Skilled at working across diverse stakeholder groups.
Project Management: Basic organizational skills to manage timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to present ideas, create documentation, and engage stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: Keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

Responsibilities

Translate the product roadmap into epics, features, and user stories.
Define, refine, and prioritize product requirements aligned with business and user needs.
Maintain a clear, organized, and continuously updated product backlog.
Make informed decisions about scope, trade-offs, and priorities throughout development cycles.
Partner closely with engineering in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Serve as the development team’s day-to-day point of contact for all product-related questions.
Collaborate with stakeholders and customers to gather feedback and validate concepts.
Conduct or support user testing to inform product decisions.
Analyze user feedback and identify opportunities for enhancements or new features.
Incorporate insights into iterative product improvements and future roadmap planning.
Monitor product performance and usage trends.
Use AI tools like Figma Make or Replit to develop early stage prototypes
Identify and implement opportunities to automate or improve the working process
Generate dashboards to measure performance and usage using no/low-code tools (we use Superblocks)

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) with Company Match : Plan for your future with our retirement savings program
Equity Purchase Option : Participate in Fuel Cycle’s long-term success
Flexible Work Schedule : Empowering you to balance life and work
Generous Time Off : 15 vacation days and 7 sick days per year
12 company holidays
4 floating holidays/recharge days to rest or celebrate what matters to you
Paid Parental Leave : Time to bond with your growing family
Monthly Internet & Phone Stipend : Support for remote work setup
Wellness & Lifestyle Perks : Access to tools like Rightway (healthcare navigation), Headspace (mental wellness) , and more
Team Connection Perks : Weekly community lunches , refreshments, and snacks at our LA & NY headquarters
Pet-friendly office environments