Forward-Deployed Product Manager - FDPM (US Remote)

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
130K-170K Annually
Senior level
Software
The Role
Act as the client-facing bridge to product and engineering: gather and prioritize requirements, manage onboarding/scoping/delivery communications, support engineers with context, create repeatable deployment patterns, and convert customer insights into roadmap priorities.
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Forward-Deployed Product Manager

About Tailor

Tailor is a pioneer in Headless ERP technology. Our platform empowers companies to build internal workflows that adapt to their unique needs — faster, smarter, and developer-first.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Forward-Deployed Product Manager to serve as the key bridge between our clients and internal product and engineering teams. You’ll play a vital role in extracting requirements, managing communications, and supporting successful deployments led by the technical team. This client-facing, high-context role focuses on clarity, alignment, and speed.

What You’ll Do

  • Gather and Clarify Requirements

    • Work directly with clients to understand business needs and pain points

    • Translate those needs into clear, prioritized requirements for engineers

  • Own the Client Relationship

    • Act as the main point of contact for client-facing conversations during onboarding, scoping, and delivery

    • Proactively manage expectations, timelines, and feedback loops.

  • Support Internal Teams

    • Provide context and clarity to engineers to help ensure smooth delivery.
      Ensure alignment between what was requested, what’s being built, and what’s being shipped.

  • Build Repeatable Patterns

    • Identify recurring client needs and help formalize templates, docs, or processes to streamline future deployments.

    • Help improve internal handoff flows, requirement intake, and communication patterns.

  • Shape the Product Roadmap

  • Distil recurring customer insights into strategic themes, prioritized high-impact features, and propose data-driven roadmap that advances Tailor’s vision.

What We’re Looking For

  • 2+ years in a Software Company

    • Relevant experience in a SaaS, ERP, or composable software environment is preferred, especially with an understanding of modular solutions, low-code platforms, or customer-centric software deployments.

  • 5+ years in product management, solutions, customer success, or consulting roles with strong client interaction

    • Proven ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience managing customer relationships, translating business needs into actionable product requirements, and facilitating customer-driven product changes.

  • Exceptional communication skills — you can make complex things sound simple and actionable.

  • Organized, structured thinker who can reduce ambiguity

  • Technically fluent enough to collaborate with engineers and ask the right questions

  • Based in or willing to be frequently present in Los Angeles. ~20% travel.

  • Travel requirements/expectations. 15-20%

Nice to Have

  • Experience with ERP, internal tools, or operational SaaS products

  • Familiarity with APIs, data workflows, or developer platforms

  • Consulting or customer onboarding background

  • Comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $130,000 – $170,000 + Bonus

  • Benefits: Health, dental, vision, flexible PTO, and more

Why Tailor?
You’ll work directly with the product team on a fast-growing platform solving real operational pain. If you love being the voice of the customer, reducing friction, and making teams more effective — let’s talk. Apply now and help us shape the future of Headless ERP.

Skills Required

  • 2+ years in a software company
  • 5+ years in product management, solutions, customer success, or consulting with client interaction
  • Proven ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders and translate business needs into product requirements
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Organized, structured thinker who can reduce ambiguity
  • Technically fluent enough to collaborate with engineers
  • Based in or willing to be frequently present in Los Angeles
  • Willingness to travel ~15-20%
  • Relevant experience in SaaS, ERP, or composable software (modular solutions, low-code platforms)
  • Familiarity with APIs, data workflows, or developer platforms
  • Consulting or customer onboarding background
  • Comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities
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The Company
HQ: Auckland
102 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Tailor, backed by YCombinator (S22), is a headless ERP platform designed to revolutionize business operations for enterprises of all sizes. Our API-first approach enables customers to build highly tailored user interfaces, reducing development resources to a tenth. Key features of Tailor include: Simplified Customization: Our intuitive configuration files allow effortless customization of ERP applications, reducing the need for complex coding or specialized technical expertise. Tailor-Made Solutions: We empower businesses to create bespoke ERP applications that align with their unique operational needs, offering scalable solutions that grow in tandem with your enterprise. Headless Architecture: By utilizing GraphQL, we provide a headless ERP architecture, separating the UI from the backend. This allows businesses to integrate multiple front-end technologies and ensures seamless integration with existing systems. Rapid Development: Our command line tool streamlines the development process, accelerating time-to-market for customized ERP applications. Tailor bridges the gap between customization and stability in ERP solutions, enabling businesses to harness the full potential of a flexible and scalable platform. It's easy to integrate with existing software or your favorite third-party SaaS, further enhancing its adaptability. We invite you to explore the transformative potential of Tailor. To learn more, visit our website: www.tailor.tech

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