What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Product Manager position at Sommsation?
Sommsation is an innovative online marketplace that connects wine lovers with independent winemakers producing small-batch, hard-to-find wines. Our eCommerce platform is built to create engaging customer experiences, drive seamless transactions, and empower our internal teams with best-in-class tools to operate efficiently.
We are seeking a Technical Product Manager to support the development and optimization of the technologies that power Sommsation’s eCommerce operations. This role will focus on our API layer, internal tooling, and operational workflows—including order management, winery operations, fulfillment, and integrations with SaaS partners, such as our product review tool and marketing feeds.
The Technical Product Manager will be responsible for translating business objectives into actionable requirements to deliver on the roadmap priorities set out by the Executive Team. This role requires close collaboration with engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to enhance the backend infrastructure that supports Sommsation’s marketplace. This role reports to the Chief Technology Officer.
If you are a technical-minded Product Manager with an engineering background, experience in APIs and data workflows, and a passion for building best-in-class eCommerce operations, this role is for you.
- Write Epics and Jira Stories to fulfill roadmap priorities related to Sommsation’s API layer, internal tooling, and Product Operations workflows.
- Support the development of integrations between internal systems and SaaS tools, including our product review platform and marketing feed integrations.
- Work closely with Product Operations, Fulfillment, and Winery Operations teams to identify opportunities for process automation and system improvements.
- Support API development efforts by providing clear product requirements and working closely with engineering teams.
- Provide technical clarity to business stakeholders, translating complex engineering concepts into actionable product requirements.
- 5 years of Product Management experience in a technical or platform-focused role.
- Engineering background preferred, with hands-on experience in APIs, data workflows, and backend systems.
- Experience in API development and integrations (REST, GraphQL, Webhooks, OAuth, etc.).
- Experience working with internal tools, operational workflows, and B2B systems that power eCommerce businesses.
- Familiarity with GraphQL, Apps Script, and TypeScript is helpful but not required.
- Strong understanding of eCommerce and marketplace platforms, particularly in fulfillment and product operations.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear product requirements for cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly in a remote-first environment.
- Experience working with distributed engineering teams and agile development processes.
- Impact: Be part of a fast-growing marketplace that is changing the way wine is discovered and sold.
- Autonomy: Play a key role in shaping and optimizing Sommsation’s operational technologies.
- Growth: Work with a highly experienced leadership team in a dynamic, innovative industry.
- Remote Flexibility: We are a remote team with employees across the U.S. and internationally. Travel may be required.