Technical Product Manager

Description At Curion, We Connect Brands to People. Our expertise and passionate pursuit of insights enable our clients to make informed decisions that drive meaningful impact. Our vision? Advancing the way brands connect to people to build a better future. Our core values: Integrity, Resiliency, Accountability, Curiosity, and Collaboration. We are looking for a Technical Product Manager to serve as the bridge between business strategy and engineering execution. This role is critical to translating business objectives into well-scoped technical requirements, ensuring alignment across teams, and keeping product delivery on track. You will work closely with engineering and business stakeholders to define product direction, prioritize features, and ensure that what gets built delivers measurable value. You need to be technical enough to read code, understand system architecture, and engage in meaningful conversations with engineers but you do not need to write production code. You also need to be strategic enough to understand business problems and translate them into actionable plans the team can execute against. This is a hands-on role. You will be embedded with the engineering team, involved in sprint planning, scope decisions, and cross-functional coordination. You will join a small, tight-knit development team where your impact will be immediate. Primary Responsibilities Translate business objectives and user needs into clear, well-scoped technical requirementsPartner with engineering to define product roadmaps, prioritize features, and manage the backlogParticipate in system design discussions, understanding architectural tradeoffs and their impact on timelines and scopeCoordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, design, QA, and business stakeholders to ensure aligned executionManage project timelines, identify risks early, and proactively address blockers before they impact deliveryDecompose problems into actionable components that enable focused, efficient executionHelp validate technical feasibility with engineering and inform scope decisions based on constraints and tradeoffsMaintain clear documentation of requirements, decisions, dependencies, and product specificationsCommunicate product progress, technical updates, and strategic rationale to leadership and stakeholdersContribute to process improvement, helping the team deliver more effectively over time. Qualifications And Experience 3+ years of experience in product management, technical product management, or a hybrid role spanning strategy and engineeringAbility to read and understand code, discuss architecture and system design with engineers, and navigate a codebase when neededStrong communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience with product management fundamentals including roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, scope management, and cross-functional coordinationComfort working in a collaborative team environment where initiative and problem-solving are expectedOwn the product documentation system for platform capabilities, workflows, integrations, and data flows, in partnership with engineering.Coordinate product and technical evidence for customer due diligence, security assessments, and applicable compliance reviews. Ensure documentation is current and audit-ready while.Managing system and data documentation for rigorous client audits, ISO 27001, GDPR, or similar regulatory frameworks.Experience working directly with engineering teams on complex technical productsFamiliarity with generative AI capabilities, Human-in-the-loop workflows and practical applications in a product contextProven ability to work autonomously across US time zones with strong written communication and documentation habitsExperience with modern development tools, frameworks, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)Track record of taking features from concept through delivery in a product-led organizationStrong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform product decisionsWorking in lean environments where you must be self-directed and comfortable wearing multiple hats Qualifications For Curion’s Technical Product Manager position, we offer a starting salary pay range of $90,000-$100,000 plus bonus eligibility based on the qualifications and experience of each individual. Curion offers a benefits package for this position which includes: 401(k) retirement account with company matchHealth, dental, vision, basic life, short and long-term disability, accident insurance, critical insurance, pet insurance, and more.Paid time off (PTO)Company paid holidays Curion is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. About The Company Curion specializes in delivering impactful insights to the world's top CPG companies, helping them develop winning, repeatedly purchased products. Curion’s deep data-driven product insights, sensory expertise, and state-of-the-art consumer centers enable them to uncover responses to critical client objectives. With over five decades of experience in the product testing industry, Curion is dedicated to guiding clients with their proprietary Product Experience and Performance (PXP™) platform, connecting brands to consumers at every step. As an innovator in the industry, Curion recently developed a groundbreaking benchmarking product testing method, the Curion Score™, which has become a trusted and sought after tool within the industry. As one of the largest product and consumer insights companies in the U.S., Curion has built a reputation for excellence and trust among the world's leading consumer brands. Curion’s commitment to innovation and expertise, coupled with a passion for delivering actionable insights, makes Curion a valuable partner for companies looking to develop and launch successful products.