Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We're seeking a seasoned Product Manager with a passion for user experience and deep expertise in SEO strategy and execution. This role will support the content and browsing experience for a major e-commerce platform, helping drive organic traffic from search engines to enhance discoverability and engagement across product and content pages. This is a project opportunity through the end of 2025. The role is based in San Jose, CA, with a hybrid work arrangement (Tuesday-Thursday in the office and Monday and Friday working remotely). Responsibilities: • Define and drive product strategy and roadmap for SEO-focused initiatives, aligning with business and user experience goals • Own the structure and content strategy for product and browsing surfaces, ensuring pages are optimized to meet user needs and search behavior • Partner cross-functionally with UX, design, engineering, and analytics to create and implement content experiences that are SEO-driven and conversion-optimized • Deliver and maintain product requirements documentation with prioritized features and clear justification • Lead beta and pilot programs to test content and SEO performance enhancements • Develop positioning and messaging strategies to support product visibility and business impact • Monitor performance, competitor trends, and search algorithm updates to inform ongoing strategy • Act as a thought leader across product and SEO disciplines, influencing cross-functional stakeholders Requirements: • Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, with a focus on user experience and content-led strategies • Proven experience working in UX-driven and design-led organizations • Strong understanding of SEO fundamentals and strategies to drive organic search traffic • Experience working on customer-facing web experiences, particularly browsing and product page types • Skilled in user research, consumer journey mapping, and content architecture • Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment • Strong communication, documentation, and project planning skills Preferred Requirements • Experience working for large-scale e-commerce or digital commerce platforms • Familiarity with Google Shopping or comparable feed-driven search experiences • Background in industries such as investment banking or other data-driven, analytical environments • Prior experience at leading tech companies or online marketplaces Nice to Have Requirements: • Experience returning to or previously working at a major e-commerce brand • Exposure to platforms with global search and shopping integrations To be considered for this Product Manager opportunity, apply now! Perks & Benefits: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • 401k Program • Commuter Benefit • eLearning • Education Reimbursement • Ongoing Training & Development • • To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.