Technical Lead (hands on)

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While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (<a class="c-link c-link--focus-visible" href="http://monks.com/careers" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://monks.com/careers" data-sk="tooltip_parent">monks.com/careers</a>).</span></p></div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Technical lead (hands on)</h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-41" data-path-to-node="1"><span data-path-to-node="1,0">As a Technical lead, you will identify and solve complex problems using your deep experience in product management</span><span data-path-to-node="1,2">. You will lead cross-functional teams to define and develop product strategies that align with market opportunities, delivering innovative solutions that meet customer needs and support our core business goals</span><span data-path-to-node="1,4">. Additionally, you will be responsible for steering the product's overall strategy to ensure alignment with a long-term vision that promotes future growth</span><span data-path-to-node="1,6">. This is a fully remote position that can be done from anywhere, with occasional travel expected</span><span data-path-to-node="1,8">.</span></p> <p data-path-to-node="2"><strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="0">Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="3"> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-42" data-path-to-node="3,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="3,0,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,0,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Consulting &amp; Trusted Advising:</strong> Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by building strong relationships with stakeholders and acting as the primary point of contact for product-related inquiries and decisions</span><span data-path-to-node="3,0,0,2">. Conduct comprehensive market, business, and user research to identify opportunities and translate insights into actionable strategies</span><span data-path-to-node="3,0,0,4">. Proactively manage risk by developing contingency plans and mitigation strategies to address challenges effectively</span><span data-path-to-node="3,0,0,6">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-43" data-path-to-node="3,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="3,1,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Stakeholder Management:</strong> Develop trusted relationships across all levels, maintaining a clear understanding of stakeholder priorities</span><span data-path-to-node="3,1,0,2">. Drive alignment by surfacing conflicting needs early, brokering trade-offs, and securing commitment to a shared direction</span><span data-path-to-node="3,1,0,4">. Adapt your communication style to deliver precise, decision-ready updates</span><span data-path-to-node="3,1,0,6">. Manage adoption continuously from discovery to post-launch, proactively addressing resistance</span><span data-path-to-node="3,1,0,8">. Negotiate and influence effectively by navigating competing agendas and scope pressure with tact</span><span data-path-to-node="3,1,0,10">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-44" data-path-to-node="3,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="3,2,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,2,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Product Delivery:</strong> Define and articulate the long-term product vision, driving roadmap initiatives that reflect market trends and user feedback</span><span data-path-to-node="3,2,0,2">. Promote cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Design, and Delivery teams to ensure successful development and alignment</span><span data-path-to-node="3,2,0,4">. Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation through launch and adoption, prioritizing features and managing trade-offs within budget</span><span data-path-to-node="3,2,0,6">. Establish a metrics-driven approach with key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and drive iterative enhancements</span><span data-path-to-node="3,2,0,8">. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and agile methodologies</span><span data-path-to-node="3,2,0,10">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-45" data-path-to-node="3,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="3,3,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Innovation &amp; Improvement:</strong> Act as a thought leader by staying up to date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices</span><span data-path-to-node="3,3,0,2">. Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to foster the professional growth of associate and mid-level Product Managers</span><span data-path-to-node="3,3,0,4">. Continuously evaluate and improve Foundry processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance team efficiency and outcomes</span><span data-path-to-node="3,3,0,6">. Promote a culture of knowledge sharing and cross-pollination of ideas within the Product Foundry</span><span data-path-to-node="3,3,0,8">. Evangelize a strong product culture by promoting values like customer-centricity, agility, and experimentation</span><span data-path-to-node="3,3,0,10">.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="4"><strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="0">Requirements</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="5"> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-46" data-path-to-node="5,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,0,0,0">5+ years of professional experience in technological projects related to digital products, software design, and/or development</span><span data-path-to-node="5,0,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-47" data-path-to-node="5,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,1,0,0">A proven track record managing the end-to-end software product lifecycle (building and shipping) of a product or suite of small products with multiple features, complex requirements, diverse stakeholder needs, and a dedicated team</span><span data-path-to-node="5,1,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-48" data-path-to-node="5,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,2,0,0">Track record of taking a solution from 0 to 1 (concept through training/release and post-release adoption/monitoring)</span><span data-path-to-node="5,2,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-49" data-path-to-node="5,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,3,0,0">Proven experience leading end-to-end workflow discovery and process redesign in complex, multi-site organizations</span><span data-path-to-node="5,3,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-50" data-path-to-node="5,4,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,4,0,0">Experience leading discovery sessions in which prioritization and requirements elicitation workshops are conducted</span><span data-path-to-node="5,4,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-51" data-path-to-node="5,5,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,5,0,0">Strong stakeholder facilitation and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate operational needs into scalable product requirements</span><span data-path-to-node="5,5,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-52" data-path-to-node="5,6,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,6,0,0">Understanding of, or experience with, web technologies, technical concepts, software development (coding), and APIs</span><span data-path-to-node="5,6,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-53" data-path-to-node="5,7,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,7,0,0">Ability to quickly ramp up on a new business domain</span><span data-path-to-node="5,7,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-54" data-path-to-node="5,8,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,8,0,0">Goal-oriented, autonomous, and organized; capable of working independently with minimal supervision while also valuing teamwork</span><span data-path-to-node="5,8,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-55" data-path-to-node="5,9,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,9,0,0">Strong consulting and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of credibility with internal and external partners</span><span data-path-to-node="5,9,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-56" data-path-to-node="5,10,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,10,0,0">Ability to pitch and articulate value to different audiences</span><span data-path-to-node="5,10,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-57" data-path-to-node="5,11,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,11,0,0">Experience using agile development methodologies with globally-distributed teams</span><span data-path-to-node="5,11,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-58" data-path-to-node="5,12,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,12,0,0">Experience using Sketch, Miro, or other modern collaborative design tools to make or make changes to wireframes and designs</span><span data-path-to-node="5,12,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-59" data-path-to-node="5,13,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,13,0,0">Experience using Jira or other requirements management tools</span><span data-path-to-node="5,13,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-60" data-path-to-node="5,14,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,14,0,0"><em data-path-to-node="5,14,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Nice-to-Have:</em> Previous consulting experience</span><span data-path-to-node="5,14,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-61" data-path-to-node="5,15,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,15,0,0"><em data-path-to-node="5,15,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Nice-to-Have:</em> Agile processes certification (Scrum Master or Product Owner)</span><span data-path-to-node="5,15,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_8d565c2f605205a1-62" data-path-to-node="5,16,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,16,0,0"><em data-path-to-node="5,16,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Nice-to-Have:</em> Experience mentoring and team building</span><span data-path-to-node="5,16,0,2">.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">At.Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.</span></em><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <h3><strong>LOCATION</strong></h3> <p>Remote, Latin America</p> <p>#LI-VD1 #LI-Remote</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About Monks </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.&nbsp;</span></p></div>