What's the job?
Our client is seeking a process-minded Sr. Product Manager who can connect the dots between manufacturing operations and technology.
Our client is investing in the automation of cannabis production workflows, replacing manual instructions and spreadsheet-based documentation with standardized digital applications.
This Sr. Product Manager will serve as a key partner to business stakeholders and developers, helping turn operational challenges into clear, build-ready requirements.
- Evaluate existing manufacturing workflows, beginning with extraction production and progressing into edibles.
- Interview business owners and site personnel to understand operational processes, information needs and workflow challenges.
- Document current-state and future-state process flows, identifying opportunities for automation and standardization.
- Review Excel forms and production documentation to determine required fields, data dependencies and process steps.
- Write detailed business requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
- Build and maintain Jira tickets to organize requirements and support Agile delivery.
- Partner with developers to answer questions, refine requirements and validate proposed functionality against business needs.
- Support consistent workflows across manufacturing rooms and facilities.
- Help reduce manual data entry and improve the accuracy of production weights, yields and related records.
What's needed?
- Approximately five or more years of relevant experience in product management, business analysis or process improvement.
- Strong business process mapping and requirements documentation skills.
- Experience translating stakeholder needs into development-ready user stories.
- Familiarity with Jira and Agile delivery practices.
- Confidence facilitating discussions with business and technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and written communication.
- Manufacturing, CPG or operational technology experience is a plus.
Key Details
- Employment Type: Contract (approximately 18 weeks; extension could be possible)
- Compensation: $70 - $80 per hour W2
- Benefits (Contract): Our consultants are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision benefits.
- Work Model: Fully Remote (Must be based in USA)