Technical Product Manager, New York

As a Technical Product Manager at Lab49, your primary responsibilities include leading product strategy and technical development for enterprise-level projects, collaborating with engineering and UX teams, managing product lifecycles, and translating business objectives into technical requirements. You’ll ensure that the products developed align with both business goals and technical feasibility, driving impactful technical transformations across the organization.

Candidates applying for the Technical Product Manager role at Lab49 should possess extensive experience in technical product management, particularly in leading large-scale transformations. A proven track record in managing complex product development cycles, strong stakeholder management skills, and proficiency in agile methodologies are essential. Additionally, having a solid analytical mindset will help optimize product performance and user experience.

At Lab49, we are dedicated to the professional development of our Technical Product Managers. Our focus on collaboration with cross-functional teams and guidance from senior leadership helps create an environment where everyone can learn and grow. We also encourage continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and provide opportunities to work on diverse projects that challenge your technical product management skills.

The work culture at Lab49 is characterized by inclusivity, collaboration, and a focus on innovation. As a Technical Product Manager, you will work closely with talented professionals across various domains, fostering a sense of teamwork. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, which enhances creativity and innovation in our technical solutions. Our commitment to a supportive environment ensures that everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work.

The base salary range for a Technical Product Manager at Lab49 is between $150,000 to $180,000, based on relevant experience and skills. Additionally, employees may receive a discretionary bonus determined by the company's and individual’s performance, making our compensation package competitive within the industry.

In responding to this question, highlight specific projects where you successfully led technical transformations. Discuss your approach to aligning project goals with business objectives, the methodologies you employed, and how you managed stakeholder expectations throughout the process.

When answering this question, emphasize a structured approach that involves understanding user needs, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals. Discuss any prioritization frameworks you find effective, such as the MoSCoW method or the RICE scoring model.

Explain how you adapt your communication style to suit your audience, using analogies and visual aids when needed. Mention specific instances where your communication led to improved understanding and collaboration between technical and non-technical teams.

Choose a specific example where data analysis influenced a key product decision, detailing what metrics you monitored, how you collected data, and the outcome of implementing that data-driven insight. Highlight the impact this had on product performance or user satisfaction.

Discuss a particular challenge, such as team dynamics or project scope changes, and outline the steps you took to address it. Emphasize your leadership skills and how you fostered a collaborative environment to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth.

Describe your methods for gathering market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitor analysis. Talk about how you incorporate these insights into the product development lifecycle to ensure the product remains relevant and valuable to users.

Share your familiarity with agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban, providing examples of how you've successfully implemented these methodologies to improve product delivery and team collaboration. Discuss how these practices have contributed to the overall efficiency of the product development process.

Illustrate your conflict resolution strategy by describing a situation where you effectively managed a disagreement within your team. Highlight your approach to mediating discussions, fostering open communication, and reaching a consensus.

Explain your approach to keeping stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the product lifecycle. Discuss how you tailor communication styles to different stakeholders, and provide examples where maintaining strong relationships positively impacted project outcomes.

Mention specific product management tools you’ve utilized, such as Jira, Trello, or Asana, and explain why you prefer them based on your experiences. Highlight how these tools enhance collaboration, tracking, and overall management of the product development processes.