Job Description
Senior Product Manager Job Title: Senior Product Manager
Location: San Diego, CA or Remote
Pay Rate: $65.00/HR - $75.00/HR
Layout: 12+ Month Contract to Permanent Hire with Client
Role Overview The Senior Product Manager will partner directly with executive leadership to lead a critical product launch and drive transformation within the product management team. This role requires hands-on leadership across the full product development lifecycle, with a focus on both hardware (end-user devices) and SaaS (subscription models).
Key Responsibilities - Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle: positioning, market research, go-to-market, installation, support, and maintenance
- Drive a major AI product launch targeting Quick-Service Restaurants clients
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, UX, Sales, Operations, Support)
- Model and implement best practices for product management; mentor junior PMs
- Ensure products are designed for monetization and customer adoption, not just internal use
- Support brand approval processes post-launch (3-6 months with major QSR brands)
- Use Agile/SAFe methodologies as appropriate; leverage tools like Jira and Confluence
Must-Have Qualifications - Proven experience in product management for both hardware (end-user devices) and software/SaaS products
- Track record of successful product launches and monetization in a commercial environment
- Experience in the QSR industry or with major brands/vendors (preferred but not required)
- Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to "show what good looks like"
- Familiarity with Agile/SAFe; comfort with Jira/Confluence (tooling is a plus, not a requirement)
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, low-politics, high-accountability culture
Nice-to-Have - Experience with AI products, or subscription-based device models
- Exposure to AI/ML concepts (not required, but a plus)
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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