Rochester , MN
|Remote
|Contract
Rochester, MN
|Remote
|Contract
Join a dynamic marketing strategy and operations team as a Product Manager focused on implementing and optimizing Aha! to support product management workflows across the organization. This 8-month contract role offers the opportunity to lead platform adoption, improve planning processes, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to create scalable solutions that enhance how teams prioritize, communicate, and manage roadmaps.
Responsibilities
- Assess current product management workflows, gather user input, and translate business needs into practical system and process solutions.
- Partner with an implementation vendor to configure, test, and launch standardized workflows within Aha!.
- Serve as the platform subject matter expert by helping establish governance, templates, reporting, and best-practice processes.
- Create training materials, documentation, and playbooks that support change management and drive strong user adoption.
- Use feedback and adoption data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement across product planning and prioritization practices.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, leadership, and cross-functional partners in a matrixed environment to align on requirements and rollout plans.
- Support hands-on execution throughout the implementation lifecycle, from requirements gathering through optimization after launch.
Skills
- Experience in Product Management, Product Operations, Business Analysis, or a related discipline with a strong understanding of product lifecycle workflows.
- Proven ability to evaluate stakeholder needs, identify process gaps, and lead platform or workflow implementations.
- Hands-on experience administering, configuring, or power-using enterprise product management, portfolio management, or work management tools.
- Strong requirements-gathering and process design skills with the ability to build scalable, effective solutions.
- Experience developing training, documentation, or enablement resources that support adoption and organizational change.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with a high level of accountability.
Preferred Skills
- Direct experience with Aha! Roadmaps and related product management capabilities.
- Experience implementing tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Productboard, Jira Product Discovery, or Planview in a complex organization.
- Background establishing governance frameworks, standardized workflows, and portfolio reporting practices.
- Ability to use adoption metrics and user feedback to guide continuous operational improvements.
- Relevant certifications in Aha!, Product Management, Agile/Scrum, or Change Management are a plus.
Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals with a wide range of experiences and perspectives to apply.
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