Product Manager

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The Product Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for partnering with business stakeholders and Technology & Information Services leadership to define, drive, and evolve the strategic vision for enterprise technology products and platforms, while leading the strategic lifecycle of cross‑departmental technology products and balancing firm‑wide strategic outcomes with near‑term delivery needs and operational priorities.This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Defining, documenting, and communicating multi‑year product vision and strategy across multiple products, and translating strategic intent into clear, actionable product direction for delivery teams
• Partnering with senior business stakeholders and Technology & Information Services leadership to evaluate product investments, guide prioritization decisions, and align business strategy with technology delivery
• Developing and maintaining portfolio‑level roadmaps that articulate product sequencing, dependencies, and long‑term direction, and communicating releases and milestones to stakeholders
• Engaging directly in product definition and solution shaping to resolve ambiguity, mitigate risk, unblock delivery, or accelerate value realization for critical initiatives
• Overseeing product health, performance, and value realization across the product portfolio using metrics, outcomes, and feedback to inform ongoing strategy
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess expert knowledge of product management practices and the Agile software development lifecycle
• Demonstrate the ability to define and articulate enterprise‑level product vision and strategy across multiple products
• Exhibit advanced ability to translate business strategy into clear, actionable product direction

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in information systems, computer science, engineering, management, or a related field, preferably
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a product manager for Agile software development teams or related areas
• Technical certifications in relevant areas, such as Agile Certification, Scrum Master, or SAFe, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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