Fractional Product Manager
Gofractional, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Quadrant Strategies is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead and manage the full lifecycle of our suite of proprietary tools currently in development. Quadrant is a market research and strategic advisory firm, and our tools are built to support and enhance the research methodologies at the core of our client work - including quantitative and qualitative studies, panel management, survey design and execution, and related data and insights platforms.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned product professional who has operated within a mid-sized technology or research firm and has direct experience working alongside large, sophisticated clients - such as Fortune 500 companies or major technology platforms.
This opportunity is designed to bring the right person in immediately. We are open to initial engagements on a part-time or full-time contract basis, with the expectation of transitioning to a permanent position for the right candidate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the primary project manager and day-to-day owner across all tools under development, including research tools (qual/quant/panel methodologies), AI-powered platforms, and related technology products
Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource trackers; proactively flag risks and keep all workstreams on schedule
Conduct stakeholder interviews and discovery sessions with clients to define requirements, validate assumptions, and align on product direction
Act as the central point of contact and go-to resource for all product-related matters - internally for the COO, technology leadership, and cross-functional teams, and externally for clients
Work directly with clients to define what deliverables look like, incorporating their feedback throughout the development process
Coordinate and manage relationships with external developers, vendors, and technical partners
Translate client and business needs into clear product requirements, user stories, and briefs grounded in market research methodologies
Lead regular status updates and stakeholder communications; prepare and present project updates in a clear, structured format
Support the development of new product concepts and help prioritize the product roadmap in partnership with senior leadership
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced product manager and project leader with a track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder products on time
Background working at a mid-sized technology or research firm with exposure to large enterprise clients (e.g., major technology platforms, media companies, financial institutions)
Highly skilled at client-facing communication; comfortable presenting to and managing expectations of sophisticated external stakeholders
Operationally sharp - builds clean project plans, tracks details, and follows through without prompting
Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with the ability to bring structure and clarity
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences
Demonstrates excellent judgment, professionalism, and discretion
Familiarity with market research methodologies - including quantitative studies, qualitative research, and panel management - is a strong plus
Comfortable working in a hybrid or remote context across US and UK time zones
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 5–7 years of product management or equivalent project leadership experience
Previous experience at a technology company, management consultancy, research firm, or professional services firm
Demonstrated experience managing external client relationships in a product or consulting capacity
Authorization to work in the United States or United Kingdom
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Monday.com or equivalent) and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURE
~30–40 hrs/week; open to contract, contract-to-hire, or full-time. We are open to initial engagements on a part-time or full-time contract basis, with the expectation of transitioning to a permanent position for the right candidate
Offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, London, and Belgrade
Compensation competitive and commensurate with experience; open to hourly and salaried rate discussions. We are committed to finding the right candidate and will structure the engagement accordingly
Experience is the primary selection criterion - location is flexible within the US or UK
Immediate start preferred; we are targeting active engagement within the next 4–8 weeks
This role reports into the operations leadership suite
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The ideal candidate is a seasoned product professional who has operated within a mid-sized technology or research firm and has direct experience working alongside large, sophisticated clients - such as Fortune 500 companies or major technology platforms.
This opportunity is designed to bring the right person in immediately. We are open to initial engagements on a part-time or full-time contract basis, with the expectation of transitioning to a permanent position for the right candidate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the primary project manager and day-to-day owner across all tools under development, including research tools (qual/quant/panel methodologies), AI-powered platforms, and related technology products
Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource trackers; proactively flag risks and keep all workstreams on schedule
Conduct stakeholder interviews and discovery sessions with clients to define requirements, validate assumptions, and align on product direction
Act as the central point of contact and go-to resource for all product-related matters - internally for the COO, technology leadership, and cross-functional teams, and externally for clients
Work directly with clients to define what deliverables look like, incorporating their feedback throughout the development process
Coordinate and manage relationships with external developers, vendors, and technical partners
Translate client and business needs into clear product requirements, user stories, and briefs grounded in market research methodologies
Lead regular status updates and stakeholder communications; prepare and present project updates in a clear, structured format
Support the development of new product concepts and help prioritize the product roadmap in partnership with senior leadership
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced product manager and project leader with a track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder products on time
Background working at a mid-sized technology or research firm with exposure to large enterprise clients (e.g., major technology platforms, media companies, financial institutions)
Highly skilled at client-facing communication; comfortable presenting to and managing expectations of sophisticated external stakeholders
Operationally sharp - builds clean project plans, tracks details, and follows through without prompting
Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with the ability to bring structure and clarity
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences
Demonstrates excellent judgment, professionalism, and discretion
Familiarity with market research methodologies - including quantitative studies, qualitative research, and panel management - is a strong plus
Comfortable working in a hybrid or remote context across US and UK time zones
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 5–7 years of product management or equivalent project leadership experience
Previous experience at a technology company, management consultancy, research firm, or professional services firm
Demonstrated experience managing external client relationships in a product or consulting capacity
Authorization to work in the United States or United Kingdom
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Monday.com or equivalent) and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURE
~30–40 hrs/week; open to contract, contract-to-hire, or full-time. We are open to initial engagements on a part-time or full-time contract basis, with the expectation of transitioning to a permanent position for the right candidate
Offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, London, and Belgrade
Compensation competitive and commensurate with experience; open to hourly and salaried rate discussions. We are committed to finding the right candidate and will structure the engagement accordingly
Experience is the primary selection criterion - location is flexible within the US or UK
Immediate start preferred; we are targeting active engagement within the next 4–8 weeks
This role reports into the operations leadership suite
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