Associate Product Manager, New York, On site
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 with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into product requirements, manage backlogs, and support the delivery roadmap. It is suited to an entry-level product manager with 2–5 years of experience who is ready for greater ownership and exposure to client interaction and growth initiatives in an agile, fast-paced environment. The Associate Product Manager may also contribute to product governance and continuous improvement by enhancing processes, tools, and reporting. The position supports client engagements by identifying opportunities to expand product scope or propose follow-on work, in collaboration with senior product managers and delivery leads. It also helps prepare client or internal showcases, such as case studies, user feedback summaries, and product previews. Lab49 is a specialist strategy, design, and technology consultancy focused on financial services. It partners with financial-market clients to deliver technology projects and has office hubs in Midtown Manhattan, Washington DC, London, Budapest, New Delhi, and Sydney. The role is onsite in New York.
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 comfort using data to inform decisions, improve performance, and drive product improvements.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Hands-on experience leveraging 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 product performance metrics and use data to drive continuous improvement.
- Contribute to product governance and process, tool, and reporting improvements.
- Support client engagements by identifying opportunities to expand product scope or propose follow-on work, collaborating with senior product managers and delivery leads.
- Help prepare materials for client or internal showcases, including case studies, user feedback summaries, and product previews.
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus determined by company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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