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Form of workYOUR ROLE
We're seeking someone who has subject matter expertise in product management and agile. You're right for this role if you are the person everyone you work with comes to for support and answers. "GRIT" should be your defining characteristic which means you demonstrate passion and perseverance toward a goal despite being confronted by significant obstacles and distractions.
If this is you, you'll have the opportunity to execute our product strategy for FinanceBuzz, one of our largest and fastest-growing brands. As a pivotal figure in our startup environment, your role will require versatility, demonstrating Hustle and the ability to Embrace Change. You'll wear many hats, navigate through challenges, and be seen as 'the glue' of the organization, aligning cross-functional teams towards product initiatives.
You will be working cross-functionally with passionate, extremely smart individuals with tons of opportunities for learning, growth, and mentorship. We are an extremely fun and tight-knit team (our company retreats are fabulous), so we are very selective about who we hire to ensure our company values remain high.
SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Ultimately, making an impact while working with key business stakeholders to execute the roadmap, vision, and strategy for FinanceBuzz, then rolling up your sleeves to ensure everyone is aligned and projects stay on track.
- Establishing yourself as the go-to expert in product management and agile methodologies within Launch Potato, providing support and answers that drive team success.
- Exhibiting 'GRIT' as a defining characteristic, showcasing passion and perseverance towards goals.
- Partnering with the Director of Product to lead and execute on the product strategy for FinanceBuzz, leveraging your expertise to make impactful decisions to prioritize the roadmap and meet the business goals.
- Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enable growth.
- Acting as a unifying force, quickly adapting and overcoming challenges with resilience.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- 5+ years of product management experience focusing on creating impactful internal products.
- Deep expertise in product management with a strong focus on data analytics and agile practices.
- Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions, proficient in analyzing datasets using SQL and BI tools (Looker, PowerBI, Tableau).
- A reputation as a reliable problem solver and knowledge source among colleagues.
- Strong demonstration of 'GRIT' - the resilience and drive to succeed in the face of challenges.
- Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, capable of inspiring and aligning teams.
- A good sense of humor and a team player attitude, fitting well with our fun and tight-knit team culture.
NICE TO HAVES
- Prior experience in consumer-facing applications, particularly in the personal finance industry.
- Knowledge and experience in building affiliate/partner widgets and understanding SEO principles.
- Education in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
OUR CURRENT TECH STACK
- Frontend languages and Libraries
- Vanilla JS, Next.js, HTML5
- Webpack, Node.js
- Tailwind, Scss
- Jest, Puppeteer
- Backend
- Python/Django
- Linux/Ubuntu, Nginx, Docker, AWS
- Postgresql, Memcached, Redis
- S3, Athena, Kinesis
- Monitoring/Communication
- CircleCI, New Relic, Sentry
- Asana
- Slack (our GIF game is strong)
