Product Manager, Commercialization & Growth Strategy (12-Month Contract)

Duration: 09/02/2026 to 09/03/2027

About the Prospect

We are seeking a highly creative and commercially minded Product Manager to join a strategic growth initiative focused on accelerating market adoption, increasing sales momentum, and driving measurable business results.

This is an opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of innovation, marketing, strategy, and execution. You will be responsible for identifying new growth opportunities, developing compelling commercialization strategies, and influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions to bring ideas to life.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with the ability to inspire change, build consensus, and turn innovative concepts into executable plans backed by data and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct market research and identify new growth opportunities
- Generate and evaluate innovative commercialization ideas and strategies
- Prioritize opportunities based on business impact and feasibility
- Develop data-driven business cases that support strategic recommendations
- Create programs, campaigns, tools, or experiences that enable sales growth
- Present recommendations and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Product, and business partners
- Navigate approval processes and drive initiatives from concept through execution
- Define success metrics and track results against established KPIs




- Continuously optimize initiatives based on performance insights and feedback

Required Qualifications

Must-Have Experience

- 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Marketing, Commercialization, Growth Strategy, Innovation, or related disciplines
- Strong marketing background with practical, real-world business experience
- Knowledge of SEO and emerging AI-driven search trends
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute commercialization or go-to-market initiatives
- Proven experience building fact-based, data-driven business cases
- Strong execution skills with a track record of delivering measurable results
- Exceptional presentation and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to simplify complex concepts and gain buy-in from diverse audiences
- Strong intellectual curiosity and adaptability

Soft Skills

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to influence and inspire others
- Strong storytelling and presentation capabilities
- Collaborative and relationship-oriented approach
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous and fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience within the retail payments industry
- Merchant services or payment solutions experience




- Business case development experience
- Commercialization, growth marketing, or innovation backgrounds

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate combines creativity with discipline.

You are someone who can generate bold ideas, evaluate them objectively, and build a compelling case for action. You possess the credibility and communication skills necessary to gain stakeholder support and the drive to ensure successful execution.

You don't just brainstorm. You influence. You align. You deliver.

Work Environment

- Research, ideation, prioritization, and stakeholder engagement are core components of the role
- Approximately 70% of the role will involve meetings and stakeholder collaboration during onboarding, decreasing as initiatives move into execution
- Primarily internal stakeholder interaction

Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.

Why Kelly?

At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed.

We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!

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