Associate Product Manager

Fuel Cycle is a market research disruptor that empowers organizations with agile research solutions through its AI-powered Insights Platform. The Associate Product Manager will play a key role in driving product development by collaborating with stakeholders, managing the product backlog, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products.

Responsibilities

• Translate the product roadmap into epics, features, and user stories
• Define, refine, and prioritize product requirements aligned with business and user needs
• Maintain a clear, organized, and continuously updated product backlog
• Make informed decisions about scope, trade-offs, and priorities throughout development cycles
• Partner closely with engineering in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Serve as the development team’s day-to-day point of contact for all product-related questions
• Collaborate with stakeholders and customers to gather feedback and validate concepts
• Conduct or support user testing to inform product decisions
• Analyze user feedback and identify opportunities for enhancements or new features
• Incorporate insights into iterative product improvements and future roadmap planning
• Monitor product performance and usage trends
• Use AI tools like Figma Make or Replit to develop early stage prototypes
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate or improve the working process
• Generate dashboards to measure performance and usage using no/low-code tools (we use Superblocks)

Skills

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience as an Associate Product Manager, Product Owner, or similar role, preferably in a software development environment
• Familiarity of Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and product management principles
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple competing priorities
• Familiarity of software development processes, technologies, and trends
• Familiarity with some product management and collaboration tools (e.g., Productboard, Jira, Confluence, Asana)
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Deep understanding of user needs to inform feature development and prioritize improvements
• Technical Acumen: Familiarity with SaaS platforms, UI/UX design principles, and engineering workflows
• Collaboration: Skilled at working across diverse stakeholder groups
• Project Management: Basic organizational skills to manage timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to present ideas, create documentation, and engage stakeholders
• Problem-Solving: Keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with Company Match: Plan for your future with our retirement savings program
• Equity Purchase Option: Participate in Fuel Cycle’s long-term success
• Flexible Work Schedule: Empowering you to balance life and work
• Generous Time Off: 15 vacation days and 7 sick days per year, 12 company holidays, 4 floating holidays/recharge days to rest or celebrate what matters to you
• Paid Parental Leave: Time to bond with your growing family
• Monthly Internet & Phone Stipend: Support for remote work setup
• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Access to tools like Rightway (healthcare navigation), Headspace (mental wellness), and more
• Team Connection Perks: Weekly community lunches, refreshments, and snacks at our LA & NY headquarters, Pet-friendly office environments

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