Associate Product Manager (INTERNAL ONLY)
Summary
Internal-only Associate Product Manager role in Bozeman, MT, driving product execution through program management, market/competitive research, and technical solution reviews. Requires a relevant bachelor's degree, 1-3 years in product/program management or business analysis, and comfort with Agile tools like Jira plus basics such as APIs and data pipelines.
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Product Manager (APM) to join our product team. The APM will play a critical role in driving product execution by supporting program management, conducting in-depth market research, and reviewing technical solutions to ensure product impact. This role requires a balance of analytical skills, organizational expertise, and technical curiosity.
What Success Looks Like
- Product initiatives are delivered on time and in alignment with strategic objectives through strong program management.
- Market insights and customer research directly inform roadmap decisions and drive measurable product improvements.
- Technical solutions are documented, validated, and leveraged to maximize product performance and impact.
- Stakeholders have clear visibility into progress, risks, and decisions through consistent communication and documentation.
Skills
- Strong organizational and program management abilities; adept at managing timelines, dependencies, and cross-team priorities.
- Analytical mindset with experience in conducting market research, competitive analysis, and synthesizing findings into actionable insights.
- Technical curiosity and foundational knowledge in scripting, APIs, or data pipelines, with the ability to learn new tools quickly.
- Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate technical detail into business impact.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, or equivalents).
What you'll do
Program Management
- Coordinate product initiatives across engineering, design, and business teams.
- Track project milestones, risks, and dependencies; ensure timely delivery of deliverables.
- Support backlog grooming, sprint planning, and roadmap updates.
Market Research & Strategy
- Conduct industry research, competitive benchmarking, and customer interviews.
- Capture and synthesize customer feedback into product requirements.
- Define success metrics and support data-driven prioritization.
Technical Solution Reviews
- Document existing scripts, workflows, and tools in collaboration with engineering.
- Explore and test new technologies to validate product improvements.
- Partner with data teams to measure product impact and ensure solutions scale.
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in product management, program management, business analysis, or related role.