Associate Product Manager

BIG HAPPY

. Translate discovery findings and roadmap priorities into complete PRDs for in-house order management and creative production platforms, including problem statements, user needs, scope, workflows, dependencies, acceptance criteria, and open questions .

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 PRDs, managing product workstreams, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Possesses strong analytical skills and technical fluency to support agile software development and stakeholder engagement.

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Product Requirement Documentation (PRD)Agile Software DevelopmentUser Story DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementAnalytical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementWorkflow MappingAcceptance Criteria DefinitionBacklog RefinementSaaS Environment ExperienceTechnical FluencyProcess DocumentationUser Needs ElicitationIntegration DocumentationData Flow Understanding

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingProactive MindsetAnalytical JudgmentInitiative Taking

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsOrder Management PlatformsCreative Production Platforms

Industry Keywords

Ad TechDigital MediaProduct OperationsSaaS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate discovery findings and roadmap priorities into complete PRDs for in-house order management and creative production platforms, including problem statements, user needs, scope, workflows, dependencies, acceptance criteria, and open questions
Run structured discovery conversations with Sales, Operations, Client Services, and other internal stakeholders to uncover pain points, validate business needs, and clarify edge cases
Drive day-to-day execution of defined product workstreams within the broader roadmap by organizing tasks, tracking decisions, and moving initiatives forward with limited oversight
Synthesize requests, process details, and technical context into specific, unambiguous documentation for UX and Engineering
Identify scope, timeline, dependency, and technical trade-offs; evaluate their impact on delivery and user outcomes; and escalate decisions promptly
Partner with Engineering during backlog refinement, sprint planning, and delivery follow-through by clarifying requirements and keeping tickets aligned with intended product behavior
Develop working knowledge of core platform functionality, user workflows, and system interactions across in-house order management and creative production platforms
Update PRDs, document revisions, and communicate requirement changes to stakeholders as decisions evolve

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