Associate Product Manager

BIG HAPPY

. Translate discovery findings and roadmap priorities into complete PRDs for in-house order management and creative production platforms .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating discovery findings into comprehensive Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Possesses strong analytical skills to prioritize needs and manage product workstreams in an agile software environment.

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Product Requirement DocumentationAgile Software DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementUser Story DevelopmentAnalytical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementBacklog RefinementWorkflow MappingAcceptance Criteria DefinitionTechnical FluencySaaS Environment ExperienceIntegration DocumentationUser Workflow DevelopmentProblem Statement CreationDecision Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingProactive MindsetAnalytical JudgmentInitiative Taking

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsOrder Management PlatformsCreative Production PlatformsUX Documentation ToolsEngineering Collaboration Tools

Industry Keywords

Ad TechDigital MediaSaaS Product OperationsSystems Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate discovery findings and roadmap priorities into complete PRDs for in-house order management and creative production platforms
Include problem statements, user needs, scope, workflows, dependencies, acceptance criteria, and open questions in product requirements
Run structured discovery conversations with Sales, Operations, Client Services, and other internal stakeholders
Uncover pain points, validate business needs, and clarify edge cases
Drive day-to-day execution of defined product workstreams within the broader roadmap
Organize tasks, track decisions, and move initiatives forward with limited oversight
Synthesize requests, process details, and technical context into specific documentation for UX and Engineering
Identify scope, timeline, dependency, and technical trade-offs and escalate decisions promptly
Partner with Engineering during backlog refinement, sprint planning, and delivery follow-through
Develop working knowledge of platform functionality, user workflows, system interactions, and integration constraints
Update PRDs, document revisions, and communicate requirement changes to stakeholders through delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of professional experience, including at least 1 year in a product or product-adjacent role where you wrote requirements and shipped work with an engineering team
Experience working in an agile software or SaaS environment, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, or related delivery activities
Demonstrated ability to elicit needs from stakeholders and turn them into clear requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, including mapping and documenting workflows
Working experience developing user stories, refining backlogs, and mapping and documenting processes
Enough technical fluency to follow high-level discussions about APIs, integrations, and data flow
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to write clearly for technical and non-technical audiences and build strong working relationships across Sales, Operations, Client Services, Design, and Engineering
Strong analytical thinking and judgment, with the ability to weigh trade-offs and prioritize effectively
A proactive, ownership-driven mindset; comfortable taking initiative and driving work forward independently
Ability to build strong relationships across Sales, Operations, Client Services, Design, and Engineering
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Nice to have: Background in ad tech or digital media
Nice to have: Experience with SaaS product operations or systems integration documentation
Nice to have: Comfortable using AI tools in day-to-day product work, such as research synthesis, drafting, and analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time position with a competitive base salary
Access to benefits, including Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
Unlimited PTO - take what you need
HSA/FSA match program
Big Happy-provided laptop
Participation in Big Happy's stock program
Paid Parental Leave
Half Day Fridays (except Q4)
Team Happy camaraderie, celebrating wins, learning from challenges, and fostering continuous career growth
A workplace culture where you can be yourself, contribute meaningfully, and be valued for your impact