Freelance Product Manager (US)

AREA 17

6h • $75 - $115 • Remote

About The Position

AREA 17 is seeking an experienced Freelance Product Manager on a temporary contract basis to support its portfolio of projects. The Product Manager leads delivery on client engagements, spanning digital product builds and brand projects. Working with Brand, Experience, and Technology teams, the role brings structure to ambiguity, keeps teams and clients aligned, and ensures projects ship on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality. The Product Manager may join projects already in motion and must ramp up quickly and lead from day one.

The engagement offers a 25%-100% weekly commitment depending on project assignments. It is remote in Europe, with Paris-based candidates preferred, and works in the Paris time zone. Remote workers may access AREA 17’s New York studio if they wish to work on-site. The role is part of the AREA 17 Talent Community, which provides access to internal programming, events, and learning opportunities. The stated rate is $75-$115 per hour, depending on seniority.

Requirements

• At least 4 years delivering complex digital products in agency, consultancy, or product-led environments.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budget tracking, and managing multiple workstreams.
• Proven client management experience, including leading meetings, managing expectations, and confidently communicating changes.
• Comfort making decisions about scope and trade-offs in ambiguous situations.
• Pragmatic understanding of agile practices and fluency in Jira and Confluence.
• Solid understanding of web technologies and APIs sufficient to assess feasibility with engineering.
• A strong eye for design and product quality.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Paris-based.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery planning, including scope, milestones, sequencing, and priorities.
• Translate experience strategy and technical architecture into clear backlogs the team can execute.
• Make timely trade-offs across scope, timeline, and quality, escalating risks when needed.
• Serve as the client’s day-to-day delivery partner and keep clients aligned on progress, risks, and decisions.
• Lead demos, working sessions, and feedback reviews, and document outcomes.
• Identify risks and dependencies early and drive mitigation with the team.
• Run delivery rituals and maintain artifacts that keep priorities and ownership visible.

Benefits

• Access to AREA 17’s New York studio for those who wish to work on-site.
• Access to internal programming, events, and learning opportunities through the AREA 17 Talent Community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed