Product Development Manager – Recruitment Software (External Consultant)

Product Development Manager – Recruitment Software (External Consultant)

Location : Remote

Duration : Contract-based-Flexible

Experience : Minimum 8+ years in Recruitment Software / RMS Product Development

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Product Development Manager with deep expertise in Recruitment Management Systems (RMS) or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to lead the enhancement and innovation of our recruitment software platform. As an external consultant , you will collaborate with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and end-users to drive product strategy, roadmap execution, and feature delivery that aligns with modern recruitment workflows and market demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Vision
• Define and refine the product vision for recruitment software based on market trends, user feedback, and business goals.
• Identify gaps and opportunities in existing RMS / ATS platforms and propose scalable solutions.
• Roadmap & Execution
• Develop and manage product roadmaps, prioritizing features that improve recruiter efficiency, candidate experience, and data insights.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle — from ideation to launch and iteration.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Liaise with HR leaders, recruiters, and tech teams to gather requirements and validate product decisions.
• Present product updates, demos, and performance metrics to executive stakeholders.
• User Experience & Innovation
• Champion intuitive UX / UI design principles tailored to recruitment workflows.
• Integrate AI / ML, automation, and analytics to modernize candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding.
• Compliance & Integration
• Ensure product features comply with data privacy regulations (GDPR, EEOC, etc.).
• Oversee integrations with third-party platforms (job boards, HRIS, CRM, etc.).

Required Skills & Experience

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer