About the Role
Zelig is looking for an Associate Product Manager (APM) to support the development and execution of our product strategy. This role is ideal for someone early in their product career who is eager to learn, highly analytical, and passionate about building great user experiences. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams—including engineering, design, data, and go-to-market—to help deliver impactful products while ensuring both new and existing clients have a seamless experience.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with Product Team to define product requirements, priorities, and roadmap initiatives
- Translate business goals and user needs into clear product specs, user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Support the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from discovery through launch and iteration
- Help manage the onboarding experience for new clients, ensuring a smooth, efficient rollout and identifying opportunities to improve time-to-value
- Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., Customer Success, Sales, and Implementation teams) to gather feedback from new client onboarding and translate insights into product improvements
- Maintain and continuously improve the product experience for existing clients, ensuring stability, usability, and ongoing value delivery
- Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and data analysis to inform product decisions
- Work closely with engineering and design teams to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery
- Participate in product testing and QA processes, validating new features and ensuring they meet requirements before release
- Create, manage, and maintain detailed tickets in JIRA, including documenting requirements, acceptance criteria, test cases, and updates throughout the development lifecycle
- Monitor product performance, analyze metrics, and identify opportunities for improvement across both new and existing client journeys
- Assist in coordinating product launches, including internal alignment and external communication
- Maintain product documentation and ensure cross-team visibility into priorities and progress
What We’re Looking For
- 1–3 years of experience in product management, consulting, analytics, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with agile development processes and product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Notion, Figma)
- Basic understanding of product metrics, experimentation, and data-driven decision-making
- Experience or comfort with product testing, QA workflows, and writing clear technical documentation
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership
Nice to Have
- Experience working with engineering or technical teams
- Exposure to user research or UX design principles
- SQL or data analysis experience
- Startup or high-growth environment experience
Why This Role
- Direct mentorship from an experienced Product Manager
- Hands-on exposure to the full product lifecycle
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact on both new client onboarding and long-term customer experience
- A collaborative, fast-moving team environment with strong growth potential
Compensation & Benefits
- $75,000 - $80,000 base salary
- Flexible healthcare coverage with multiple medical plan options, including HSA-compatible plans
- Full suite of benefits: dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (employer-paid options available)
- Tax-advantaged savings accounts (HSA, FSA, dependent care) to support your financial wellbeing
- 401(k) retirement plan with robust investment choices
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and concierge health advocacy services for you and your family
- Lifestyle perks including commuter benefits, wellness programs, pet care support, and exclusive discounts