Data Product Manager

Job Summary
Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking a Data Product Manager to join their team. This role will lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of enterprise data products and platforms. The ideal candidate will combine product management expertise with a strong understanding of data ecosystems, partnering with business and technology teams to deliver scalable, high-quality data solutions that support analytics, reporting, machine learning, and strategic business initiatives.

Key Details:

• Contract Type: Contract 
• Work Location: Richmond or McLean, VA  
• Work Model: Hybrid 

Core Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise data products
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data products, from discovery and prioritization through delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement
• Partner with Data Engineering, Software Engineering, and Analytics teams to develop scalable data platforms, pipelines, and services
• Translate business needs into product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications
• Prioritize and manage product backlogs based on business value, customer needs, technical complexity, and organizational priorities
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to data quality, reliability, accessibility, adoption, and business impact
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to improve data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and enterprise data capabilities

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, or a related field 
• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Data Management, Business Analytics, or a related technology role 
• Experience managing enterprise data products, data platforms, data warehouses, or data lakes 
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration concepts 
• Experience partnering with Data Engineers, Software Engineers, and Analytics teams 
• Strong stakeholder management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills 

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience working with AWS or other cloud-based data platforms 
• Working knowledge of SQL and data modeling principles 
• Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, metadata management, or data lineage 
• Experience supporting analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), or machine learning initiatives 
• Financial services, fintech, or other highly regulated industry experience 
• Agile, Scrum, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or other Product Management certifications 
• Experience defining product success metrics and leveraging data-driven insights for decision-making 

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strategic mindset with the ability to define and execute a long-term product vision 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making 
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills across business and technical teams 
• Ability to balance competing priorities while managing multiple initiatives 
• Strong leadership and executive communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels 

Work Environment

• Location: Richmond or McLean, VA  
• Work Model: Hybrid  

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $70.00 and $77.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. 
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans 
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 
• 401K offered 

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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