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 for a hybrid opportunity in San Jose, CA. This is contract project opportunity through the end of 2025 + chance to extend. In this role, you 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. You'll play a key role in defining and executing SEO strategies that align with user experience goals and business objectives. The position is hybrid, with in-office work required Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday. Responsibilities: • 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. • 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. Product Manager Qualifications: • 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. • Experience working for large-scale e-commerce or digital commerce platforms (preferred). • Familiarity with Google Shopping or comparable feed-driven search experiences (preferred). • Background in industries such as investment banking or other data-driven, analytical environments (preferred). • Prior experience at leading tech companies or online marketplaces (preferred). • Experience returning to or previously working at a major e-commerce brand (preferred). • Exposure to platforms with global search and shopping integrations (preferred). Perks & Benefits: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. • Life Insurance. • 401(k) Program. • Commuter Benefit. • eLearning & Ongoing Training. • Education Reimbursement. • Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.