Technical Product Manager

Company Profile:

AppCard Inc. is a technology and marketing company headquartered in Manhattan, NY. Appcard has a powerful marketing tool that leverages data acquired at the point of sale (POS) via an advanced rewards program to create advanced retargeting campaigns that help businesses increase their bottom line. AppCard is unique in the loyalty space due to its patented technology which allows businesses to capture shopper identity and item level data in realtime from purchases made in store and online. The benefit of this is two fold: consumers benefit by receiving offers, incentives and coupons. Through a shopper’s interactions with the former AppCard’s platform records and learns shopper behavior and gives grocers the ability to make their data actionable to increase average basket size and systematically increase repeat purchases.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Product Manager to oversee both product and project management responsibilities for our technical initiatives, with a primary focus on integrations with partners. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving the strategic direction and execution of integration projects, ensuring that they are aligned with the company’s long-term goals and growth.

The candidate will be expected to have a direct impact on the company's success by enabling seamless collaboration with our partners and expanding our product ecosystem. Your work will not only support immediate project needs but also contribute to the scalability and overall competitiveness of our offerings. Through your leadership and expertise, you will help shape the company’s product roadmap and directly contribute to business growth and market expansion

Key Responsibilities:

• Define the product vision and strategy, specifically focusing on partner integrations, ensuring alignment with company goals and technical feasibility.
• Develop and manage the product roadmap, prioritizing features and initiatives based on business needs, partner requirements, and technical capabilities.
• Oversee the execution of integration projects, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate integration requirements into technical specifications, ensuring seamless execution of integration initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including partners, providing regular updates on integration progress, potential challenges, and next steps.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring deadlines are met, risks are mitigated, and internal and external stakeholders are informed.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration, managing relationships between product, engineering, business development, and partner teams to ensure alignment on integration goals and timelines.
• Monitor and analyze key metricstaking ownership of KPIs and OKRs to assess success and identify areas for optimization.
• Stay informed on industry trends and technological advancements, applying relevant insights to product and project planning.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in technical product management and project management roles.
• Proven experience in defining and managing product roadmaps, as well as leading project teams to deliver complex technical projects.
• Strong technical background, with relevantexperience as a programmer, and the ability to understand and contribute to discussions on architecture, infrastructure, and technical design
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, risks, and resource allocation.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, breaking down large projects into smaller tasks, grooming, estimating, backlog management, and working with development teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts and project updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in industries such as cloud platforms, enterprise software, or SaaS environments.
• Experience with retail integrations, particularly with Point of Sale (POS) systems.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Trello.
• Knowledge of security best practices in software development and project management.

Key Competencies:

• Product Leadership & Strategic Thinking
• Project Management & Execution
• Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
• Communication & Problem-Solving

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to lead high-impact technical projects that shape the future of our product.
• Collaborate with top-tier teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Work in an organization that values innovation, growth, and technical excellence.

Compensation package including:

• Salary and stock options
• Medical coverage, Life Insurance Coverage, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick leave, paid company holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits