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Associate Product Manager

Horizontal Talent
Minneapolis, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026
Join a collaborative product team focused on creating and improving customer account and identity experiences across web and back-end systems. This role is a great opportunity for a product management professional who enjoys turning business needs into clear requirements, partnering closely with engineering, and helping shape customer-facing experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the product backlog and help prioritize work for the team.
  • Create epics, user stories, and clear requirements for development partners.
  • Gather business needs and translate them into technical direction for the delivery team.
  • Support business case development using quantitative and qualitative insights.
  • Collect, review, and analyze data to inform product decisions and improvements.
  • Coordinate communication across internal teams and provide status updates as needed.
  • Partner with stakeholders to support account management, sign-in, and account creation experiences.


Skills

  • Experience with requirements gathering and documentation.
  • Strong internal and external communication skills.
  • Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data.
  • Solid storytelling skills with the ability to explain the purpose behind product work.
  • Project management skills and the ability to keep work organized and moving forward.
  • Ability to translate business needs into actionable product requirements.


Preferred Skills

  • Previous product management experience.
  • Experience with data analysis and using insights to guide decisions.
  • Familiarity with AI tools that support productivity.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem solving.


Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you’re excited about the role and meet the core qualifications.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $25 - $57 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Salary : $25 - $57

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