Product Manager (Marketing Strategy & Operations)
Horizontal Talent

Join a dynamic marketing strategy and operations team as a Product Manager focused on implementing and optimizing Aha! to support product management workflows across the organization. This 8-month contract role offers the opportunity to lead platform adoption, improve planning processes, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to create scalable solutions that enhance how teams prioritize, communicate, and manage roadmaps.
Responsibilities

• Assess current product management workflows, gather user input, and translate business needs into practical system and process solutions.
• Partner with an implementation vendor to configure, test, and launch standardized workflows within Aha!.
• Serve as the platform subject matter expert by helping establish governance, templates, reporting, and best-practice processes.
• Create training materials, documentation, and playbooks that support change management and drive strong user adoption.
• Use feedback and adoption data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement across product planning and prioritization practices.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, leadership, and cross-functional partners in a matrixed environment to align on requirements and rollout plans.
• Support hands-on execution throughout the implementation lifecycle, from requirements gathering through optimization after launch.

Skills

• Experience in Product Management, Product Operations, Business Analysis, or a related discipline with a strong understanding of product lifecycle workflows.
• Proven ability to evaluate stakeholder needs, identify process gaps, and lead platform or workflow implementations.
• Hands-on experience administering, configuring, or power-using enterprise product management, portfolio management, or work management tools.
• Strong requirements-gathering and process design skills with the ability to build scalable, effective solutions.
• Experience developing training, documentation, or enablement resources that support adoption and organizational change.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with a high level of accountability.

Preferred Skills

• Direct experience with Aha! Roadmaps and related product management capabilities.
• Experience implementing tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Productboard, Jira Product Discovery, or Planview in a complex organization.
• Background establishing governance frameworks, standardized workflows, and portfolio reporting practices.
• Ability to use adoption metrics and user feedback to guide continuous operational improvements.
• Relevant certifications in Aha!, Product Management, Agile/Scrum, or Change Management are a plus.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals with a wide range of experiences and perspectives to apply.

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.

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