Role: E-Commerce Product Manager/Business Analyst
Contract: 6 months with chance of extension
Location: Remote
Rate: $50-$56/hour W2 dependent on skills and qualifications
The E-Commerce Product Manager/Business Analyst 3-4 is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operational effectiveness, and business value delivery of our 3rd party e-commerce platform. This position serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, the vendor, and technical teams to ensure the platform meets organizational objectives. The role involves defining and executing product vision, managing vendor relationships, advocating for platform adoption across the organization, and ensuring requirements are properly translated into functional capabilities. The ideal candidate will balance strategic planning with tactical execution while maintaining focus on user satisfaction, financial optimization, and operational excellence.
EXPERIENCE
- 5-7 years of experience in product management, business analysis, or related roles
- Demonstrated experience with e-commerce platforms and digital commerce strategies
- Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party applications
- Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- Previous experience with requirements gathering, user story creation, and acceptance criteria definition
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Product Management or Business Analysis certification preferred (e.g., CSPO, PMP, CBAP)
SKILLS
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute on a product vision that aligns with organizational goals
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and derive actionable insights
- Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders with competing priorities
- Requirements Engineering: Expert in eliciting, documenting, and validating business requirements
- Technical Understanding: Sufficient technical knowledge to have credible conversations with development teams and vendors
- Problem Solving: Ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions to complex problems
- Organization: Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Leadership: Ability to influence without authority and drive organizational change
- Customer Focus: Deep understanding of customer needs and ability to champion customer experience
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience with requirements management and visualization tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Visio)
- Knowledge of e-commerce best practices, trends, and competitive landscape
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management principles
- Understanding of digital marketing, analytics, and user experience principles
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
- Sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time
- Position works in an office environment with controlled temperatures and with extended periods of the workday sitting at a desk utilizing computer equipment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Strategy & Vision
- Develop and articulate a clear, compelling product vision and roadmap for the e-commerce platform that aligns with company goals and market opportunities
- Identify opportunities to maximize the value of the 3rd party platform through new features, integrations, or process improvements
- Facilitate and document strategic planning sessions with key stakeholders to determine platform direction and priorities
- Evaluate and recommend platform enhancements based on business needs, market trends, and vendor capabilities
Vendor Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact with the e-commerce platform vendor
- Negotiate service level agreements, scope changes, and feature requests with the vendor
- Manage vendor performance against contractual obligations and escalate issues when necessary
- Stay current on the vendor's product roadmap and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders
Requirements Management
- Elicit, analyze, validate, and document business requirements for platform configurations and customizations
- Perform gap analysis between business needs and platform capabilities
- Create comprehensive documentation including functional spe