Freelance Product Manager (US)

At AREA 17, we believe we can help the world be more open, resilient, and optimistic. We work with clients we trust and admire across various industries, including Saint Laurent, OpenAI, the International Energy Agency, Fondation Louis Vuitton, and The New York Times. We build long-term partnerships by delivering value through brand, experience, and technology. We are seeking an experienced Freelance Product Manager to join us on a temporary contract basis to support our portfolio of projects. Engagement details Type: Temporary contract Commitment: 25%-100% weekly commitment, depending on project assignments. Location: Remote, Europe. Paris-based candidates are preferred. Working hours: Paris time zone

About the role As a Product Manager, you lead delivery on client engagements, spanning both digital product builds and brand projects. Working closely with our Brand, Experience and Technology teams, you’ll bring structure to ambiguity, keep teams and clients aligned, and make sure projects ship on time, on budget, and at a high standard of quality. You’ll often join projects already in motion, so you’ll need to ramp up quickly and lead from day one.

Responsibilities Own delivery planning: scope, milestones, sequencing, and priorities Translate experience strategy and technical architecture into clear backlogs the team can execute Make timely trade-offs across scope, timeline, and quality, escalating risks when needed Serve as the client’s day-to-day delivery partner, keeping them aligned on progress, risks, and decisions Lead demos, working sessions, and feedback reviews, and document outcomes Identify risks and dependencies early and drive mitigation with the team Run delivery rituals and maintain artifacts that keep priorities and ownership visible