20 Best Product Manager
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Varvara Kronberg
coding with design in mind and vice versa
Charles Mellier
Building products 🏗️
Ethan Alfrey
Social Media and Community Specialist
Eric Jordan
UI Designer
Jonathan Martinez
Product Strategy & Design for Ambitious Founders
Pixelmatters •
Digital Product Studio.
Ashley G Jefferson, MBA
Connecting Dots for Product Success
Malika Singh
Designing products that drive growth 🚀
Hanna S
Startup-savvy Product Manager & User Researcher
Diego Gallovich
Strategize, build, and automate products with me
Edesiri Ukiri
Creative Strategist crafting 🚀 brand experiences
Pablo F. Rosero, MSc.
Product. Leader. Mentor.
Mahfoz Ullah
Web developer |Ecommerce & Dropshipping Specialist
Gabrielle Vandekas
Innovative Product Manager with UX Expertise
Ricardo Alfa
Precise Marketing Engineering
James Moses
Framer Expert - Product Designer
jacob kayembe
I help brands BECOME.
Leandro Henflen
Product Designer & User Researcher
jorge morado
Your one-man-army partner for success.
Product Manager related skills for your next project
Common projects for Product Managers
Launching a new product or feature.
Conducting market research and competitor analysis.
Creating or optimizing product roadmaps.
Developing go-to-market strategies.
Planning and overseeing product lifecycle management.
Leading cross-functional teams to deliver product milestones.
Tips for working with and hiring Product Managers
Define your product goals
Clearly outline the objectives and key results for your product. This gives the product manager a clear understanding of what success looks like for your project.
Review their experience
Ensure the product manager has relevant industry experience and a proven track record in delivering successful products. Look at their past projects and the impact they had on those businesses.
Understand their methodology
Different product managers may approach projects in various ways. Make sure your product manager's methodology aligns with your company's approach to product development.
Maintain open communication
Regularly communicate with your product manager, providing feedback and staying updated on the progress. Use Contra's platform for all your communications to keep everything in one place.
How to hire Product Managers
Define your needs
Before starting the hiring process, outline your product's objectives and key results. This gives the product manager a clear understanding of what success looks like for your project.
Post a detailed job
Posting a detailed job on Contra will attract the right product managers. Include information about your product, the scope of the job, the skills required, and the project timeline.
Review applications
Review the applications you receive and shortlist product managers based on their skills, experience, and fit for your project. Look at their past projects and reviews on their profile.
Conduct interviews
Conduct interviews with shortlisted product managers. Ask questions about their experience, approach to product management, and how they handle various aspects of the job. Also, discuss your project specifics and expectations.
Make an offer
Once you've found the right product manager, make an offer through Contra. This will include the project details, payment terms, and timeline.
3 questions to ask when interviewing Product Managers
1. Can you describe a product you successfully managed from concept to launch?
2. How do you prioritize features for a product?
3. Can you share how you've worked with cross-functional teams to deliver a product?
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Frequently asked
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A product manager is a professional responsible for guiding the success of a product and leading the cross-functional team that is responsible for improving it. They set the strategy, prioritize features, and coordinate with various teams to ensure the product aligns with the company's overall strategy and goals.
A product manager is a professional responsible for guiding the success of a product and leading the cross-functional team that is responsible for improving it. They set the strategy, prioritize features, and coordinate with various teams to ensure the product aligns with the company's overall strategy and goals.
A freelance product manager on Contra collaborates with companies to oversee the development and production of new products, identify problems, and ensure that products launch on time. They can work on project-basis, hourly, or per milestone, depending on the agreement with the client.
Hiring a product manager on Contra gives you access to top freelance talent without the commission fees. You can review their portfolio, collaborate efficiently, and handle contracts and payments all in one place.
You can post a job detailing your project requirements on Contra. Product managers who match your requirements can then apply for the job. You can also browse through the profiles of product managers and invite those you are interested in to apply.
Projects that require product management skills often include developing new products or features, conducting market research, creating product strategies and roadmaps, and managing product launches.
The cost of hiring a product manager on Contra can vary based on the complexity of the project and the manager's experience and skills. On average, product managers charge between $25 and $81 per hour.
Product managers use a variety of tools to assist with their work, including project management tools like Jira and Asana, collaboration tools like Confluence and Notion, and design tools like Figma and Balsamiq.
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