Sharp Decisions · 1 day ago
Product Research Manager
Rosemead, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$63/hr - $63/hr
7+ years expSharp Decisions is seeking a Product Research Manager for a client in Rosemead, CA. This role involves turning ambiguous business needs into clear problem definitions through strategic discovery and research, leading customer research, and managing stakeholder alignment.
B2BHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Nitin Kumar
Responsibilities
Convert vague business problems into fully defined opportunities with customer + business + regulatory framing
Produce “shovel-ready? Discovery Packets to support IT estimation, capital requests, and strategic prioritization
Works with the Senior Manager of Product to create ROI models (when needed)
Translate scattered backlog into strategic themes
Lead customer research: interviews, usability tests, concept validation, and prototype creation/feedback
Leverage call center data, QM analytics, and operational insights to validate root causes
Works with Senior Manager of Product to identify regulatory constraints affecting the solution space
Product service blueprints, journey maps, business rule definition and low-fidelity prototypes
Aligns with Domain PMs to understand end-to-end journey impacts and constraints early
Works with Domain PMs to define MVP boundaries and ensure IT estimates are based on realistic, validated scope
Ensure all discovery artifacts are aligned before transitioning work to estimation or execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an applicable profession, business, or technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Possesses seven to ten years of experience
5+ years in Discovery, UX Research, Product Strategy, and Service Design
Strong skills in blueprinting, journey mapping, and early-stage prototyping
Ability to translate user needs and operational insights into business value
Strong synthesis, facilitation, and problem-facing capabilities
Preferred
Experience in large, complex, and regulated enterprises (preferred)
Company
Sharp Decisions
Sharp Decisions is a staffing and recruiting company that offers technology and business staffing solutions.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Karen Ross
Founder, President and CEO
Stuart Gottlieb
CFO/COO and Principal
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