Product Engagement Lead

We are looking for an Engagement Lead with a product-first mindset and a strong background in technology delivery to help shape and scale our growing portfolio of tools and client solutions. This is a hands-on, outcome-oriented role with responsibility across three key areas:

You will work cross-functionally with internal teams and clients, combining strong product instincts with delivery know-how to bring new tools to life and ensure successful outcomes.

This role is being hired on a contract-to-hire basis, though we would consider full-time employment for the right candidate.

Captios Partners is a digital, data, and AI consulting and services firm transforming the agribusiness and industrial sectors. We partner with organizations to modernize their operations, harness data, and deploy intelligent applications that deliver measurable business results. Our team blends deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology and AI capabilities to help our clients thrive in an increasingly digital world.

• Drive the strategy and delivery of proprietary software tools from MVP to scale
• Build internal platforms and workflows that improve team performance and leverage AI capabilities
• Design and deliver client-facing products across software, data, and AI categories
• Customize and integrate features on top of third-party platforms to meet client-specific needs
• Act as the primary liaison for client engagements, managing stakeholder expectations and communications
• Translate business goals into clear product plans and development priorities
• Define and track KPIs to ensure product performance aligns with strategic objectives
• Operate across both agile and waterfall methodologies, applying the best fit for each project
• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of product development and delivery
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and trade-offs to maintain momentum and impact

• You have 4 to 7 years of experience in a product management, consulting, or technology delivery role
• You have experience building or managing delivery of software, AI, or data tools — ideally across multiple industries or for external customers
• You bring familiarity with agriculture, food, or supply chain industries (a plus, but not required)
• You are fluent in agile and waterfall ways of working and know how to lead teams in either
• You are a strategic thinker who also delivers with a bias toward action
• You are organized, articulate, and comfortable leading through ambiguity
• You know how to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders with different priorities
• You are excited about emerging technology and look for opportunities to apply it internally and externally
• You’re experienced in product discovery, road mapping, user feedback loops, and delivering working solutions

• At Captios, you will be part of a firm that is growing fast and operating at the intersection of digital transformation, AI, and agribusiness innovation.
• We are remote-first, but collaborate in person regularly through client visits, offsites, and team events.
• We are a high-output, low-ego culture that is approachable, collaborative, and focused on results.
• You will have the opportunity to evolve your role as the company grows, including developing automation, marketing, and leadership support functions.

• We are headquartered out of Chicago, Illinois, but operate remotely with a light client travel (1-2 weeks/ month)
• Contract-to-hire ideal, with potential for full-time employment. For the right candidate, we would consider full-time.
• Full-time or flexible hours considered, based on experience and fit.
• We will ask for a reference from a recent boss or advisor as part of the process.
• Compensation range: $75–$100 per hour, depending on experience and fit. Full-time conversion between $125K and $150K plus medical benefits