[Contractor] Product Manager (US)

Cheesecake Labs is a software design and development company that delivers digital products that drive business impact. They are seeking a Contractor Product Manager to own the full delivery lifecycle, connecting product thinking, delivery execution, and client management in a fast-moving consulting environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead product discovery and translate ambiguous client goals into clear direction for design and engineering
• Own scope, backlog, delivery cadence, and quality across complex or multi-phase engagements
• Drive proactive client relationship management, surfacing risks, strategic next steps, and expansion opportunities
• Work closely with engineers, designers, and delivery leaders to shape valuable, feasible, and scalable product decisions
• Mentor other Product Managers from the team and help evolve discovery and delivery processes alongside Service Delivery Managers and Engineering Managers
• Champion AI tooling adoption across workflows like prototyping, requirement writing, research, synthesis, and delivery operations
• Act as a product reference in pre-sales conversations, strategic discussions, and client-facing product decisions
• Manage part-time allocations across multiple engagements without sacrificing quality or communication clarity

Requirements:

• Be legally authorized to work as an independent contractor in the US
• Have a valid business structure or tax registration compatible with contractor payments (LLC, EIN, or equivalent)
• Have a bank account eligible to receive USD payments
• Be able to invoice accordingly if required for the engagement
• Have managed digital products end-to-end across web and mobile environments, balancing strategy and hands-on execution
• Feel totally confident working in English with international stakeholders across calls, workshops, presentations, and async collaboration
• Make strong product decisions even when data is incomplete and the metrics environment is still evolving
• Are commercially aware, understand budget/scope dynamics, and communicate proactively instead of waiting to be asked
• Adapt well to fast-changing contexts, shifting priorities, and different industries or client environments
• Have previous experience in consulting, agency, or service-based environments — or genuinely enjoy that dynamic
• Already use AI as part of their daily workflow and naturally raise the bar for the teams around them