CMS Product Manager

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Job#: 3013969

Job Description:

Client: Financial Services

Team: Marketing Services Platform and Execution

Job Title: CMS Product Manager

Location: Charlotte, NC | Hybrid 3x/week

Contract Length: 18+ months

Rate: $55-65/hr (depending on years of experience)

Top Requirements:

• 7+ years of Product Management experience, with a strong background in managing complex products and technical initiatives.
• Must have CMS experience preferably with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), and an understanding of content management systems.
• Demonstrated technical acumen and experience working within technically complex organizations.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize product backlogs, translate requirements into user stories, and oversee testing and release processes.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, partnering with teams to deliver high‑quality features.

Plusses:

• Prior experience in marketing or content management platforms.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills in large‑scale organizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and technical teams.
• Familiarity with test planning, defect tracking, and quality assurance practices.
• Experience in consulting or influencing cross‑functional teams on innovative product solutions.

Job Summary: The CMS Product Manager will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of content management solutions within the Marketing Services Platform. This role involves managing a complex backlog, translating business needs into detailed requirements, and ensuring quality through testing and deployment. The ideal candidate will have extensive product management experience, technical acumen, and a background in working within technically complex environments, particularly with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).

The Product Manager will collaborate closely with engineering, content teams, and senior leadership to deliver scalable, innovative content solutions that support marketing initiatives.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities:

• Manage and prioritize the product backlog to ensure timely delivery of features.
• Translate requirements into clear, detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Define test cases, review results, and provide sign‑off for feature readiness.
• Promote a testing mindset across the team, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Partner with the Scrum Master to remove impediments and keep sprints on track.
• Lead team meetings as needed to clarify requirements, review progress, and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with engineering and content teams to clarify requirements and support implementation.
• Monitor progress against sprint goals and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Support release planning and ensure readiness for deployment.
• Oversee testing coordination, including test plans and defect tracking, to maintain high‑quality deliverables.

Apex Systems is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP and a 401K program with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers an HSA, a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on‑demand…