This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Product Lead positions where you could guide the strategic direction and delivery of product initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Roles of this type focus on translating business objectives into clear product vision, managing cross-functional teams through delivery cycles, and making data-driven decisions that shape product outcomes. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About the opportunity This opportunity could involve working as a Product Lead within a collaborative, delivery-focused organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. Roles of this type typically sit at the intersection of product strategy, engineering, and business stakeholders, coordinating the work of cross-functional teams to deliver against a defined roadmap. You could take on significant ownership of product direction, work with engineering and design partners to refine user stories and backlog priorities, and engage stakeholders to ensure alignment on product vision and delivery milestones. Typical role overview

Location:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA Type:

Contract

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Full-time Rate:

$560 - $800 per day

Experience:

10-15 years in product management or delivery roles

Leadership:

5+ years leading or mentoring teams through product delivery What you would do Typical responsibilities could include: Defining and communicating product vision, strategy and roadmap to engineering, design and business stakeholders Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into prioritized user stories and backlog refinement Managing stakeholder expectations through regular communication, status updates and decision-making forums Using metrics and user feedback to inform product decisions and measure delivery outcomes Leading or mentoring team members through product planning, execution and launch cycles Coordinating delivery timelines, dependencies and resource allocation across functions Facilitating Agile ceremonies and processes to keep delivery momentum and team alignment What you could bring Most roles of this type require the following: 10-15 years of experience in product management, product ownership or related delivery roles 5+ years leading or mentoring teams in product, engineering or delivery contexts Demonstrated expertise in user story creation, backlog refinement and stakeholder collaboration in Agile environments Proficiency with Jira or similar product management and tracking tools Background in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or a related field Strong capability in metrics-driven decision making and roadmap planning Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences Authorization to work in the United States What roles of this type could offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: Opportunity to shape product direction and influence strategic outcomes in a delivery-focused environment Meaningful engagement with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders on high-impact initiatives Clear ownership of defined product workstreams with autonomy to drive execution Potential to mentor and develop team members, building leadership experience Contract flexibility with a competitive daily rate of $560 - $800, dependent on experience and delivery context Professional development through exposure to full-cycle product delivery and evolving technology landscapes About Specialist Staffing Group Specialist Staffing Group partners with organizations to build talented teams and support critical projects. We specialize in contract and permanent placements across product, engineering, and delivery disciplines, connecting experienced professionals with opportunities that match their skills and career goals. How to register interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.