Technical Product Manager

NXTThing RPO•Columbus, OH

45d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly collaborative, technically fluent Technical Product Manager who thrives operating both strategically and in the weeds. This is a player/coach role for someone who can help define long-term product direction while actively driving day-to-day execution across engineering, implementation, and client delivery teams. You will work closely with the VP of Product to shape product strategy, roadmap, and platform evolution. You will also serve as a critical bridge between client-facing teams and development - ensuring that customer needs translate into scalable, high-quality product capabilities. This role requires someone who champions user experience, understands complex recruiting workflows, and is comfortable working across React-based front-end applications, Ruby-based back-end systems, AI initiatives, and integration-heavy environments.

Requirements

5+ years of product management experience in a SaaS or technology environment
Experience in recruitment technology, HR tech, ATS, CRM, or talent acquisition platforms strongly preferred
Experience working on products built with React and Ruby preferred
Experience with AI/ML-enabled features or automation initiatives preferred
Strong background in integrations and APIs
Proven experience managing product backlogs and agile development processes
Experience defining and tracking product KPIs and success metrics
Player/coach mentality — comfortable setting strategy while actively executing
Strong technical fluency; able to engage deeply with engineers on implementation details
Data-driven decision maker with a focus on measurable outcomes
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills
Strong prioritization and stakeholder management abilities
Customer-obsessed with a strong user experience mindset
Comfortable operating in fast-moving, evolving environments

Responsibilities

Partner with the VP of Product to define and refine product vision, roadmap, and strategic priorities
Translate business objectives and customer needs into actionable product initiatives
Balance innovation, scalability, and operational excellence in roadmap planning
Define clear product outcomes and measurable success metrics (KPIs, adoption, engagement, performance, revenue impact)
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery and requirements through release and iteration
Write detailed product requirements documents (PRDs), user stories, and acceptance criteria
Manage and prioritize the product backlog, balancing new feature development, client-driven enhancements, and technical debt
Partner closely with engineering teams to clarify scope, remove blockers, and ensure on-time delivery
Participate actively in sprint planning, grooming sessions, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Participate in release testing, QA validation, and post-release monitoring to ensure product quality
Support release management for updates, enhancements, and new feature rollouts
Champion intuitive, efficient, and scalable user experiences across the platform
Collaborate with design and engineering to refine workflows and reduce friction
Advocate for usability best practices within recruiting and CRM workflows
Use customer feedback, data, and usage analytics to inform UX improvements
Work closely with development teams across React (front-end) and Ruby (back-end) environments
Contribute to API and integration strategy, including third-party systems
Help prioritize and address technical debt while maintaining development velocity
Understand system architecture well enough to make informed trade-off decisions
Serve as the primary product liaison to Client Delivery and Implementation teams
Translate real-world client implementation challenges into scalable product improvements
Support complex integration projects and enterprise client requirements
Align stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success