Company Description
At Marketplace, our mission is to help readers turn their aspirations into reality. We arm people with trusted advice and guidance, so they can make informed decisions they feel confident in and get back to doing the things they care about most.We are an experienced team of industry experts dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions and choose the right products with ease.
Marketplace boasts decades of experience across dozens of geographies and teams, including Content, SEO, Business Intelligence, Finance, HR, Marketing, Production, Technology and Sales. The team brings rich industry knowledge to Marketplace’s global coverage of consumer credit, debt, health, home improvement, banking, investing, credit cards, small business, education, insurance, loans, real estate and travel.
Job Description
Marketplace is hiring! We are searching for a Product Manager who will play a pivotal role in shaping ourselves as a tech leader in the US market. Reporting into the UK-based Product Director, you will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to drive product discovery, development, and delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and influence the key areas of our business while working in an environment that values innovation, creativity, and adaptability.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the process of identifying opportunities and defining new product initiatives. Conduct market research, competitor analysis, understand industry trends, and work closely with cross-functional teams to prioritise and validate product ideas.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and other teams to create and maintain a detailed product roadmap. Ensure that the roadmap aligns with business goals and customer needs.
- Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept to launch. Work closely with engineering and design teams to define product requirements, user stories, and specifications.
- Advocate for a user-centric design and development process. Continuously gather user feedback, conduct usability testing, and iterate on product features to improve the user experience.
- Collaborate with commercial, strategy, technology, and other teams to ensure successful product launches, adoption, and customer satisfaction.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics to measure the impact of product initiatives. Use data and analytics to make informed decisions and optimize product performance.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of consumer-facing product management experience, preferably in software or technology services preferred
- Past working experience with a strong understanding of web fundamentals and the ability to work directly with engineering
- Strong business and marketing acumen
- Excellent communication skills with ability to clearly explain a technical solution to stakeholders
What We Offer:
- A visionary role with the freedom to shape the tech stack and strategic direction of your product area.
- Build a modern serverless setup, moving away from monolithic solutions to version-controlled services and stores.
- Work with exciting brands in a rapidly expanding environment.
- Enjoy a supportive and agile culture that encourages innovation and embraces change.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 35 Days of PTO (Including Bank Holidays)
- Day off the 3rd Friday of every month
- Disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Paid parental leave program
Additional Information
Forbes Marketplace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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