Digital Product Associate (on-site, 1 year contract) [81879]
Onward Search, Columbus, OH, United States
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Overview The
Digital
Product Associate
plays a critical role in delivering high‑quality
customer acquisition digital experiences , supporting the
end‑to‑end product lifecycle
from refinement through launch and post‑release optimization.
This role partners closely with
product owners, engineering teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders
to ensure features meet high standards for
scalability, resiliency, stability, and customer experience . The position is heavily execution‑focused, with a strong emphasis on
testing, quality assurance, and backlog health
within a complex enterprise ecosystem.
Type: Long contract, fully on-site M-F in Columbus Schedule: Regular day hours Duration: 12 months / 1 year Pay: $42 - $48/hr, paid weekly, benefits eligible
Digital
Product Associate Requirements 2+ years of experience
in
product management , product operations, or a closely related domain Strong understanding of the
product development lifecycle , including
Agile/Scrum ,
Jira , and backlog management Demonstrated experience owning or executing
end‑to‑end testing , including
story refinement, acceptance criteria, test case creation, test data conditioning, execution, and reporting Strong
analytical and problem‑solving skills , with experience evaluating complex business and technical challenges Proven ability to collaborate with
engineering, QA, product, and technical partners , including distributed teams Experience working with
digital products , online and mobile platforms, or
financial services / acquisition environments
preferred Bachelor’s degree in
Business, Technology , or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Familiarity with
AI tools , data‑driven decision making, and modern testing or automation approaches is a plus
Digital
Product Associate Duties Maintain and evolve a
healthy product backlog , supporting refinement, prioritization, and delivery readiness Partner with engineering and product teams to
plan, execute, and manage QA testing , including environment health checks and test conditioning Write and refine
user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases , and execute testing end to end in the absence of a dedicated QA team Support
product launches
by validating functionality, gathering feedback, and ensuring readiness for release Act as a
subject matter contributor
by deeply understanding the digital experience, underlying technologies, and platform dependencies Identify and solve
technical and customer problems , recognizing how the product fits within a broader enterprise ecosystem Communicate product strategy, roadmap progress, risks, and insights clearly to varied stakeholder audiences Collaborate with distributed development teams, including
offshore partners , to support refinement, testing, and delivery Leverage
automated testing tools
and frameworks where applicable, while contributing to continuous improvement in testing practices
No deadline to apply.
Overview The
Digital
Product Associate
plays a critical role in delivering high‑quality
customer acquisition digital experiences , supporting the
end‑to‑end product lifecycle
from refinement through launch and post‑release optimization.
This role partners closely with
product owners, engineering teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders
to ensure features meet high standards for
scalability, resiliency, stability, and customer experience . The position is heavily execution‑focused, with a strong emphasis on
testing, quality assurance, and backlog health
within a complex enterprise ecosystem.
Type: Long contract, fully on-site M-F in Columbus Schedule: Regular day hours Duration: 12 months / 1 year Pay: $42 - $48/hr, paid weekly, benefits eligible
Digital
Product Associate Requirements 2+ years of experience
in
product management , product operations, or a closely related domain Strong understanding of the
product development lifecycle , including
Agile/Scrum ,
Jira , and backlog management Demonstrated experience owning or executing
end‑to‑end testing , including
story refinement, acceptance criteria, test case creation, test data conditioning, execution, and reporting Strong
analytical and problem‑solving skills , with experience evaluating complex business and technical challenges Proven ability to collaborate with
engineering, QA, product, and technical partners , including distributed teams Experience working with
digital products , online and mobile platforms, or
financial services / acquisition environments
preferred Bachelor’s degree in
Business, Technology , or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Familiarity with
AI tools , data‑driven decision making, and modern testing or automation approaches is a plus
Digital
Product Associate Duties Maintain and evolve a
healthy product backlog , supporting refinement, prioritization, and delivery readiness Partner with engineering and product teams to
plan, execute, and manage QA testing , including environment health checks and test conditioning Write and refine
user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases , and execute testing end to end in the absence of a dedicated QA team Support
product launches
by validating functionality, gathering feedback, and ensuring readiness for release Act as a
subject matter contributor
by deeply understanding the digital experience, underlying technologies, and platform dependencies Identify and solve
technical and customer problems , recognizing how the product fits within a broader enterprise ecosystem Communicate product strategy, roadmap progress, risks, and insights clearly to varied stakeholder audiences Collaborate with distributed development teams, including
offshore partners , to support refinement, testing, and delivery Leverage
automated testing tools
and frameworks where applicable, while contributing to continuous improvement in testing practices
No deadline to apply.