Senior Product Manager

CAI•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$110 - $120•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated Senior Product Manager ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience leading product strategy, roadmap development, enterprise initiatives, and cross-functional delivery efforts and are looking for your next career move, apply now. We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead product strategy, roadmap development, enterprise initiatives, and cross-functional delivery efforts while ensuring technology products align with business goals and deliver measurable value. This position will be a full-time contract and onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field
7+ years of progressive experience in product management, product ownership, business systems analysis, or related disciplines
Experience developing and managing enterprise product roadmaps and technology strategies
Experience leading large-scale technology programs and cross-functional initiatives
Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and product ownership practices
Experience working with software development teams, stakeholders, vendors, and executive leadership
Experience establishing governance processes, prioritization frameworks, and performance metrics
Strong understanding of business process improvement, benchmarking, and process reengineering methodologies
Experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, procurement activities, and technology investments
Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management and technology delivery best practices
Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops, backlog refinement sessions, roadmap planning, and strategic discussions
Exceptional communication, leadership, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work in highly complex, ambiguous environments and drive organizational alignment

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
AIPMM Agile Certified Product Manager and Product Owner certification
Scaled Agile POPM certification
Design Thinking certification
Experience mentoring product managers and establishing enterprise product management standards
Experience leading organizational change management initiatives
Experience within large public sector, transportation, or enterprise technology environments

Responsibilities

Define and drive long-term technology product and portfolio strategy aligned with organizational goals and industry trends
Establish and govern technology product roadmaps, prioritization frameworks, and investment decisions
Define enterprise-level KPIs and ensure consistent outcome-based delivery across initiatives
Serve as an executive advisor and escalation point for complex product, technology, and business decisions
Develop a deep understanding of customer and stakeholder needs to shape product strategy and future solutions
Lead large, complex programs involving multiple teams, vendors, and workstreams
Oversee vendor relationships including sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, performance management, and risk mitigation
Drive procurement strategies that ensure compliance, business value, and scalability
Establish product management standards, governance frameworks, and best practices across the organization
Coach and mentor product managers and help elevate product management maturity across teams
Lead organizational change management, adoption, and communication strategies for enterprise initiatives
Promote a data-driven decision-making culture focused on measurable business outcomes
Facilitate executive-level discussions to build alignment, resolve conflicts, and support strategic decision-making
Partner with technical and business stakeholders to prioritize work, refine backlogs, and guide product delivery
Lead cross-functional workshops and planning sessions to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives