Product Lead
Eidra, a Nordic consulting collective, is expanding into the US market. We're seeking an experienced Product Lead to join our product and technology group (Umain, Q42, Punchkick) based in Chicago.
As a Product Lead at Eidra, you’ll play a critical role, being responsible for product strategy, product ownership and delivery, and supporting account growth and new business. Our Product Leads uses their experience and expertise to manage the strategy formulation and execution of product development at Eidra, ultimately aiming to grow our clients into digital industry leaders. Our Product Leads have empathy for our clients, excellent communication skills, and a passion for products and technology.
This role is based in Chicago, with a commitment of 3 days per week at Eidra's office. As part of our expanding presence in the US, you'll also contribute to growing Eidra's footprint in the American market, helping to establish our reputation for excellence in product strategy and delivery.
Your responsibilities:
- Work alongside Eidra’ client stakeholders to shape and define a digital product vision and strategy, take that vision and turn it into a reality by defining a solution with technology and user experience that our team can execute on.
- Act as a subject-matter expert for our clients and help guide them every step of the project through solution, execution, delivery and iteration.
- Work as a product manager or with product managers, as well as with cross-functional teams to create user stories, mockups, and prototypes that inform and guide the development efforts.
- Remain a core part of the execution team alongside project managers, developers, and designers throughout the project to ensure clients’ visions and needs are met.
- Support the pursuit of opportunities within the account portfolio to grow and create repeat business.
- Manage a portfolio of client projects in different life-cycles of product delivery.
- Bring a passion for product, experience, technology and problem-solving to Eidra and our clients.
- Monitor threats, risks, and opportunities that might affect the success of projects and hold accountability for the overall solution.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in digital product strategy and delivery within a consulting or agency environment, with a proven track record of driving digital transformation initiatives from concept to market launch.
- Hands-on experience in product management, including backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and executing product roadmaps using Agile and Lean methodologies, with a willingness to adapt processes for different contexts.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate high-level business objectives into actionable product strategies, plans and delivered solutions that drive business growth.
- Data-driven approach to decision making, with the ability to derive insights from complex datasets and apply them to product development and iteration.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with Director-level stakeholders and articulate the value of shipped products.
- Proven ability to support and coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary projects across different teams, resulting in successful product launches.
- Experience in supporting key accounts, with a focus on expanding client engagements over time through successful product launches.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, always focused on getting products to market.
What We Offer
At Eidra in the United States, we offer a competitive salary package complemented by comprehensive benefits that prioritize employee well-being, reflecting our Nordic heritage. We provide a range of healthcare benefits, including fully subsidized insurance premiums for employees and their families. Our vacation policy promotes work-life balance with flexible time off, requiring a minimum of 3 weeks off per year. We encourage employees to take vacations in 2-week increments to truly detach and recharge. Our culture emphasizes inclusive decision-making, collaboration, and continuous learning, fostering an environment of transparency and trust. This collaborative spirit extends across our global offices, with opportunities to engage annually with our teams in the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden, enriching your professional experience and network.
- Department
- Management
- Locations
- Chicago
Chicago
About Umain
Umain is a digital product consultancy. We shape, ship and scale digital products at speed. Founded in Stockholm in 2001, we are a growing team of 100+ experts in digital product strategy, design, and technology.
We are a part of Eidra, a group of top-notch companies specializing in strategy, creativity, and engineering. As a collective we guide leaders in making meaningful and lasting change.
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