Product Manager

System One is hiring a Product Manager (Contract To Hire) in Reston, VA 20191 (hybrid). In this role, you’ll own the full product management lifecycle, translate strategy into execution, and shape AI-enabled products informed by market research and real customer feedback. You’ll also support launches and cross-functional alignment from planning through release.

What you’ll do

• Own the end-to-end product management lifecycle, converting business strategy into downstream product processes.
• Ensure stakeholder needs are translated into features, requirements, and acceptance criteria that support delivery and testing.
• Lead beta programs and develop product marketing materials and technical documentation.
• Define and communicate a product roadmap that shows customer and business value at each milestone.
• Create features or capabilities aligned to business strategy, translating them into workflows, user stories, and required product features.
• Use market research to guide roadmap decisions by gathering customer feedback and analyzing the competitive and product landscape.
• Update existing products and integrate new technologies, ensuring Product Owners’ backlogs incorporate new information into prioritization.
• Support go-to-market strategy and product launches, facilitating releases with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, and supply chain.
• Develop and deliver product presentations, and facilitate marketing and stakeholder communications by translating technical solutions into clear value propositions.
• Partner with finance to define revenue drivers and pricing strategies for market competitiveness and profitability.
• Identify and document market intelligence, including competitive analysis, threats, and trends relevant to management, sales, and marketing.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Product Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in product management and/or product ownership, or an additional 4 years relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• In-depth technical knowledge and background in AI technology and use cases such as Chatbots and AI agents.
• Experience leading large AI initiatives or portfolios.
• Strong project planning skills and lifecycle development experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Agile methodologies, principles, and procedures.
• Ability to use Product KPIs and business metrics to optimize products.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and prioritization, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified Product Manager (CPM) - AIPMM (preferred upon hire) and Certified Product Marketing Manager (CPMM) - AIPMM (preferred upon hire).

AI-focused technologies

• AI technology
• Chatbots
• AI agents

Contract-to-hire benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, and vision.
• Spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary plans.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.

Location: Reston, VA 20191 (hybrid)
Compensation: USD 81 - 81 per hourly
Job type: Contract (Contract To Hire)
Ref: #851-Rockville-S1