Associate Product Manager in Wood Dale, Illinois

Job Title

Key Responsibilities

• Support product execution
  - Work with engineering, design, and marketing teams to keep projects on schedule and aligned with business objectives.
• Assist in cross-team collaboration
  - Help ensure clear communication between teams, facilitating meetings and follow-ups to keep everyone informed and on track.
• Contribute to product strategy
  - Gather insights from customers, stakeholders, and market research to help shape product decisions.
• Define and refine requirements
  - Support the VP of Product in creating clear, actionable product requirements and user stories.
• Track and analyze progress
  - Help monitor product performance, user feedback, and key metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Document and communicate updates
  - Maintain product roadmaps, release notes, and internal documentation to ensure alignment across teams.

Required Qualifications

• Some experience in product management, project management, or a related role, with an understanding of what a product manager does.
• Familiarity with web, desktop, and mobile applications-whether from coursework, internships, or prior work experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to keep multiple tasks and stakeholders aligned.
• A problem-solving mindset with a willingness to take initiative and adapt in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Chicago, collaborating closely with teams in person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile methodologies, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Experience in a technical role such as an individual contributor or similar