Product Manager / Product Owner

Location: Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

Duration: 9-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $60-$70/hr

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Product Manager / Product Owner to support high-priority growth and transformation initiatives within a digital commerce organization. This individual will partner closely with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives from concept through execution, translate business objectives into actionable product strategies, manage priorities, and ensure initiatives deliver measurable business value.

This role requires a strong combination of product ownership, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and execution leadership within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

What You'll Do

• Drive strategic initiatives from planning through execution.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to align priorities and deliver business outcomes.
• Define product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Manage product backlogs and support Agile delivery teams.
• Build business cases and executive-level recommendations.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities impacting initiative success.
• Define and measure KPIs to evaluate product and business performance.
• Collaborate across Product, UX, Technology, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Customer Experience teams.
• Influence decision-making and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Support digital commerce, customer acquisition, self-service, and sales transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, Strategy, Consulting, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong Product Owner and product lifecycle management experience.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Expertise in stakeholder management and influencing without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentations.
• Experience managing product roadmaps, priorities, and deliverables.
• Experience with Jira and Agile product management tools.
• Understanding of digital products, customer experience, and sales processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Telecommunications industry experience.
• Digital commerce/eCommerce experience.
• Technology industry experience.
• Subscription-based business experience.
• Customer acquisition and digital sales expertise.
• Self-service platform experience.
• Product Owner certification.
• Experience within large matrixed organizations.
• Experience supporting mergers, integrations, or strategic partnerships.
• Familiarity with analytics and data visualization tools.

Why Join?

• Work directly with senior leadership on highly visible strategic initiatives.
• Influence enterprise-wide digital transformation efforts.
• Drive measurable business impact through product strategy and execution.
• Gain exposure to growth initiatives, customer experience enhancements, and digital commerce innovation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Stamford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Stamford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.