Senior, Product Manager - US - Freelancer | Digital Products Team at Dept

WHY DEPT®? We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. **Please note this is a Full time contract opportunity** It will be 3 months, and is expected to extend in 3 month increments. Candidates must be willing to work 4 hours daily with EMEA team for meetings, as most of the team is in Europe. Product Manager - Freelance • You have hands-on experience with SQL and are comfortable querying and analyzing large datasets across relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB) databases • You have a strong track record of working with data engineers and navigating complex data infrastructure to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions • You are experienced in agile methodologies and lead sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to drive iterative product development • You are an effective communicator who bridges technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering alignment across product, engineering, QA, and business teams • You are results-oriented and use metrics and client feedback to prioritize work, evaluate impact, and drive continuous improvement • You have experience in the finance industry and understand the critical role of data quality, timeliness, and regulatory alignment • You are a proactive team member who promotes automation, scalability, and operational efficiency in all aspects of the data product lifecycle • Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use. Responsibilities We are seeking a Data Product Manager to join our financial client's data product workstreams. This role focuses on building scalable and efficient data products that support analytical workflows and enterprise data delivery across Client's Analytics. You will be responsible for managing the full data product lifecycle—from ideation to delivery—working closely with data engineers, analysts, QA, business stakeholders, and other product teams to ensure high-quality data solutions. • Lead the delivery of data products, working with cross-functional teams including data engineering, QA, technology, and business strategy • Translate business needs into data requirements with a strong focus on data workflows, scalability, and performance • Own the data product backlog, prioritizing features, technical tasks, and improvements based on business value, effort, and dependencies • Collaborate closely with engineering to ensure accurate understanding of data structure, source systems, and integration logic • Actively manage sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives in an agile development environment • Ensure that data quality, documentation, lineage, and governance standards are upheld • Identify opportunities to automate data workflows and reduce failure points across the data lifecycle • Communicate product status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner Rate: Up to $77 on W2, $85 on 1099. Role is projected for three month increments. WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. Learn more about DEPT® Learn more about DEPT® diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts #LI-Remote