Technical Product Manager (Hybrid, Must Be Local To Greater Seattle, WA Area)

TEKsystems•Seattle, WA

3d•$70 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

Technical Product Manager / Hybrid - Seattle, WA / (9 Month Contract) Must be local to the greater Seattle, WA are due to mandatory hybrid schedule (3-4 days onsite required) We’re seeking a Technical Product Manager with strong technical expertise to lead backend platform integrations in a high-traffic Azure environment. The ideal candidate will have experience driving the full product development lifecycle, managing cross-functional teams, and writing technical specs and user stories for API-based solutions. Proficiency in system architecture, real-time APIs, Event Hubs, JSON/XML, and data analysis is essential. This long-term contract offers the opportunity to work on strategic data products with potential for extension and full-time conversion.

Requirements

Experience leading cross functional teams focused on backend platform integration with high traffic in an Azure environment.
Highly proficient at defining technical specs/user stories, backlog management, understanding system architecture decision making in enterprise environments
Experience driving product development lifecycle, managing, influencing, and communicating with various level stakeholders/teams
System integrations and understanding of real time APIs and Event Hubs.
Experience writing user stories where an API is the solution and acceptance criteria/ test cases to validate API accuracy
Strong understanding of JSON and XML and a strong ability to dig through data and databases.
Proven ability to develop clear user stories and acceptance criteria for API-driven solutions.
Deep understanding of enterprise system architecture, scalability, and maintainability.
Skilled in system integrations, real-time APIs, Event Hubs, and data analysis using JSON/XML.
Strong communication skills to influence outcomes and build consensus across diverse teams.
Experience applying business metrics to measure product performance and success.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve ambiguity, and deliver results in an agile environment.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in enterprise environments.
Strong experience in API integrations, writing user stories, and backlog management.
Ability to influence technical and business stakeholders and communicate effectively at all levels.
Hands-on experience with system architecture, data flows, and troubleshooting complex issues.

Responsibilities

Product Ownership: Understand product vision, technical architecture, and business objectives; act as the subject matter expert for stakeholders.
Outcome-Driven Delivery: Prioritize features based on business value and KPIs; leverage data and insights to guide decisions.
Requirements & Documentation: Create clear product requirement documents, acceptance criteria, and test cases for API-driven solutions.
Technical Acumen: Work on system integrations, real-time APIs, Event Hubs, and data analysis using JSON/XML; resolve technical blockers and collaborate on architecture decisions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain proactive communication, integrate feedback, and build strong relationships across business and engineering teams.
Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, manage backlog, and ensure sprint goals align with the product roadmap.
Analysis & KPIs: Define and monitor product performance metrics; identify opportunities for continuous improvement.