Technical Product Manager

We are looking for a Technical Product Manager (TPM) to help shape and deliver data products and product enhancements across OptionMetrics.

You will work closely with Quant Research, Sales, Data Quality, Development, and SQA to understand business and client needs, define product requirements, and guide initiatives from discovery through release. You will help set priorities, make informed product decisions, and ensure that what we build meets its intended purpose.

This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working with data and technical teams, asking detailed questions, and taking ownership of product outcomes.

• →Develop a strong understanding of assigned products, their data, methodologies, workflows, and how clients use them.
• →Partner with Quant Research and Sales to understand client needs, product opportunities, requirements, and expected outcomes.
• →Define product objectives, scope, priorities, and requirements for new products and enhancements.
• →Write clear technical requirements, including functional specifications, data requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• →Maintain and prioritize the product backlog, balancing client needs, business value, technical dependencies, and available resources.
• →Work closely with Quant, Data Quality, Development, and SQA teams to clarify requirements, answer questions, and make product decisions throughout delivery.
• →Coordinate initiatives from planning through development, validation, release, and handoff to production.
• →Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies early, drive their resolution, and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• →Work with Quant, Data Quality, Development, and SQA teams to ensure acceptance criteria and validation plans are understood before testing begins.
• →Coordinate release readiness, including documentation, operational handoff, and communication to client-facing teams when needed.
• →Monitor product performance and feedback after release, identify opportunities for improvement, and follow through on issues.
• →Maintain accurate product documentation and tracking in Jira or other tools.

• 2–3 years of experience in technical product management or a related role involving software development, data products, or data workflows.
• SQL proficiency, including the ability to write queries to investigate data and answer questions.
• Experience writing clear technical requirements, including functional specifications, data requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Working knowledge of Git and source code repositories, including an understanding of branches, commits, pull requests, and version control workflows.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, development, testing, release, and production support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain product priorities, requirements, risks, and technical concepts to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work across multiple teams, manage competing priorities, and make thoughtful decisions when information is incomplete.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a track record of following through on open issues.
• Experience using Jira or a similar product management tool.

• Previous experience in software development or programming.
• Experience with financial market data, options, futures, or other financial products.
• Familiarity with data pipelines, APIs, or cloud-based systems.
• Experience delivering data products where accuracy, completeness, and timeliness are critical.
• Experience working with distributed teams and external data vendors.A collaborative and supportive work environment where ideas are valued and individual contributions make a meaningful impact.