Derflan
is seeking a Product Marketing Manager to support a large global technology company within its North America Stores Marketing (NASM) organization through a high-impact consulting engagement. This is a full-time role based in
Santa Monica, California
(Hybrid/Onsite as required).
The role focuses on leading Premium Brands product collections and supporting large-scale seasonal initiatives by transforming content strategies into automated, data-driven product experiences powered by Large Language Models (LLMs).
The Marketing Manager III will serve as a single-threaded product marketing leader, partnering across Marketing, Product, Engineering, Science, Browse, and Merchandising teams to drive automated product curation and collection programming. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, comfortable with ambiguity, and experienced operating in large-scale, fast-paced environments.
This role offers meaningful ownership, visibility across leadership, and the opportunity to influence customer discovery experiences seen by millions of shoppers.
Location: Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid/Onsite as required)
Estimated Start Date: March 9, 2026
Contract Duration: 8 months (with potential for extension)
Compensation: $102,000 annual base salary + full benefits
What You’ll Do Product Strategy & Automated Collections Leadership
Serve as the single-threaded Product Marketing leader overseeing Premium Brands collection strategy
Ingest business requirements and define inclusion/exclusion rules for product collections
Develop and own Business Requirement Documents in partnership with Product and Engineering teams
Engineer natural language prompts into Large Language Models to deliver curated collections
Lead slicing development and regular bug-bashing of live experiences
Determine appropriate collection filters to ensure bar-raising output
Seasonal & Event Marketing Support
Partner with content marketers to translate high-level seasonal plans (e.g., Holiday, Thanksgiving, HVEs) into curated product categories and brand strategies
Audit and QA automated outputs to ensure alignment with event goals
Support go-to-market narratives and leadership alignment materials
Lead "walk the store" QA mechanisms for onsite holiday experiences
Performance Analysis & Optimization
Analyze event and collection performance across KPIs such as GMS, aOPS, and page hits
Identify areas for optimization and implement data-driven improvements
Collaborate with channel owners to define targeting and experimentation opportunities
Submit structured feedback to technical partners to improve model performance over time
Cross-Functional Program Management
Partner with Browse and Merchandising teams to inform page wireframes based on collection makeup
Coordinate across channel marketing, creative, and merchandising teams to ensure timely execution
Develop issue trackers and streamline cross-team communication
Identify and implement process improvements through SOP and RACI documentation
Success Metrics
Quality and performance impact of Premium Brands collections
Accuracy and rigor of Business Requirement Documents
Improvement in event KPIs including GMS and engagement metrics
On-time delivery and operational excellence
Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment
What We’re Looking For
4+ years of experience in product marketing, merchandising, or digital marketing
Experience leveraging Large Language Models or AI-driven tools in marketing workflows
Strong experience translating product requirements into Business Requirement Documents
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience collaborating across marketing, product, engineering, and science teams
Comfort operating in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
Nice to Have
Experience in large-scale technology organizations
Experience working on seasonal or event-based marketing initiatives
Experience with experimentation frameworks or recommendation systems
Experience influencing leadership narratives and presentations
Bias for Action
Why Join Us As a Derflan consultant, you will have the opportunity to work within one of the most visible marketing organizations in the world. You will drive automated product curation experiences seen by millions of customers while collaborating with high-performing cross-functional teams across Marketing, Technology, and Science.
This role offers meaningful ownership, exposure to AI-powered merchandising innovation, and the ability to make a measurable impact on customer discovery and engagement.
Benefits at Derflan Consultants working at least 30 hours per week receive:
Two weeks paid vacation and 10 federal holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with matching contributions
Home office expense reimbursement
Derflan is a boutique consulting firm supporting some of the world’s most innovative technology brands. We pride ourselves on placing talented professionals in meaningful roles that drive measurable impact.
With competitive benefits, a collaborative team culture, and a strong commitment to consultant success, we have built a reputation for excellence in the consulting space.
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is seeking a Product Marketing Manager to support a large global technology company within its North America Stores Marketing (NASM) organization through a high-impact consulting engagement. This is a full-time role based in
Santa Monica, California
(Hybrid/Onsite as required).
The role focuses on leading Premium Brands product collections and supporting large-scale seasonal initiatives by transforming content strategies into automated, data-driven product experiences powered by Large Language Models (LLMs).
The Marketing Manager III will serve as a single-threaded product marketing leader, partnering across Marketing, Product, Engineering, Science, Browse, and Merchandising teams to drive automated product curation and collection programming. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, comfortable with ambiguity, and experienced operating in large-scale, fast-paced environments.
This role offers meaningful ownership, visibility across leadership, and the opportunity to influence customer discovery experiences seen by millions of shoppers.
Location: Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid/Onsite as required)
Estimated Start Date: March 9, 2026
Contract Duration: 8 months (with potential for extension)
Compensation: $102,000 annual base salary + full benefits
What You’ll Do Product Strategy & Automated Collections Leadership
Serve as the single-threaded Product Marketing leader overseeing Premium Brands collection strategy
Ingest business requirements and define inclusion/exclusion rules for product collections
Develop and own Business Requirement Documents in partnership with Product and Engineering teams
Engineer natural language prompts into Large Language Models to deliver curated collections
Lead slicing development and regular bug-bashing of live experiences
Determine appropriate collection filters to ensure bar-raising output
Seasonal & Event Marketing Support
Partner with content marketers to translate high-level seasonal plans (e.g., Holiday, Thanksgiving, HVEs) into curated product categories and brand strategies
Audit and QA automated outputs to ensure alignment with event goals
Support go-to-market narratives and leadership alignment materials
Lead "walk the store" QA mechanisms for onsite holiday experiences
Performance Analysis & Optimization
Analyze event and collection performance across KPIs such as GMS, aOPS, and page hits
Identify areas for optimization and implement data-driven improvements
Collaborate with channel owners to define targeting and experimentation opportunities
Submit structured feedback to technical partners to improve model performance over time
Cross-Functional Program Management
Partner with Browse and Merchandising teams to inform page wireframes based on collection makeup
Coordinate across channel marketing, creative, and merchandising teams to ensure timely execution
Develop issue trackers and streamline cross-team communication
Identify and implement process improvements through SOP and RACI documentation
Success Metrics
Quality and performance impact of Premium Brands collections
Accuracy and rigor of Business Requirement Documents
Improvement in event KPIs including GMS and engagement metrics
On-time delivery and operational excellence
Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment
What We’re Looking For
4+ years of experience in product marketing, merchandising, or digital marketing
Experience leveraging Large Language Models or AI-driven tools in marketing workflows
Strong experience translating product requirements into Business Requirement Documents
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience collaborating across marketing, product, engineering, and science teams
Comfort operating in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
Nice to Have
Experience in large-scale technology organizations
Experience working on seasonal or event-based marketing initiatives
Experience with experimentation frameworks or recommendation systems
Experience influencing leadership narratives and presentations
Bias for Action
Why Join Us As a Derflan consultant, you will have the opportunity to work within one of the most visible marketing organizations in the world. You will drive automated product curation experiences seen by millions of customers while collaborating with high-performing cross-functional teams across Marketing, Technology, and Science.
This role offers meaningful ownership, exposure to AI-powered merchandising innovation, and the ability to make a measurable impact on customer discovery and engagement.
Benefits at Derflan Consultants working at least 30 hours per week receive:
Two weeks paid vacation and 10 federal holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with matching contributions
Home office expense reimbursement
Derflan is a boutique consulting firm supporting some of the world’s most innovative technology brands. We pride ourselves on placing talented professionals in meaningful roles that drive measurable impact.
With competitive benefits, a collaborative team culture, and a strong commitment to consultant success, we have built a reputation for excellence in the consulting space.
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