Join the Team Revolutionizing Personal Finance
GOBankingRates.com is a pioneering destination for personal finance news and information, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their financial lives. Launched in 2004 by Jeff Bartlett and Brett Rossmann, our platform has evolved into a multi-media content powerhouse, covering all aspects of personal finance. We curate expert insights to teach readers the six key principles of financial literacy: earning, saving, investing, spending, borrowing, and protecting money. Our mission is to give readers the confidence they need to feel empowered about making smart financial decisions today, tomorrow, and into the future.
About the Role
We're seeking an exceptional Product Manager to join our dynamic team of innovators and thought leaders. As a Product Manager, you will be the driving force behind the execution and delivery of high-quality products within our specialized squads, including Ad Products, Ad Servers and platforms, Media Tools, Owned and Operated Websites, and Content Tools. You will leverage your deep expertise in Product Management and passion for the craft to ensure seamless integration and optimal functionality, setting the stage for our content-driven company's success.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver High-Quality Products: Develop new internal CMS and site product features by writing and defining user stories with clear acceptance criteria, ensuring that all requirements are well understood by stakeholders, users, and the development team. Validate assumptions through data analysis, user research, and stakeholder input.
- Drive Squad Execution: Lead cross-functional teams, including Design, Development, QA, Operations, and Business stakeholders, to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products. Foster a culture of collaboration, open communication, and continuous improvement.
- Technical Expertise: Collaborate with the development team to ensure that product features are technically feasible, scalable, and align with the company's technology roadmap. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to inform product decisions.
- Prioritize and Manage Backlog: Build, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, focusing on delivering high-impact features that meet customer needs and business objectives. Ensure the backlog is regularly reviewed and refined to reflect changing priorities and customer feedback.
- Customer-Centric: Develop a deep understanding of our customers' pain points and motivations. Data analysis, user research, and market trends inform product decisions and ensure solutions meet customer needs.
- Workflow Management: Create and maintain technical workflows and user flow diagrams to visualize the product development process from ideation to post-launch. Learn how to connect the dots from end to end of the business. Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to optimize efficiency and quality.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Use data and analytics to inform product decisions, measure product success, and identify areas for improvement. Collaborate with the analytics team to develop metrics and KPIs that align with business objectives.
- Agile Methodologies: Apply Agile principles and methodologies to ensure iterative and incremental delivery of product features. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, retrospectives, and feedback loops.
Requirements and Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Experience: 2-5+ years of relevant experience in digital product management or product ownership in web, e-commerce, fintech, or media/advertising companies.
- Data-Driven: Must be metrics- and results-driven and have proven experience using data to make decisions.
- Analytics Background: Strong background in leveraging analytics and understanding concepts such as statistical significance and general AB testing best practices.
- Agile Background: Background in Agile principles and best practices, facilitating sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver iterative product enhancements.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills and confidence to deliver technical information succinctly and assertively to non-technical audiences.
- Mindset: Complex problem-solving and critical thinking skills, along with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Fintech: Experience working in the fintech industry or with financial services products.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with technical tools and platforms, such as CMS, analytics tools, and development frameworks.
- Leadership Experience: Experience leading teams or projects, and a track record of delivering high-quality products.
What We Offer
We're committed to creating a work environment that is engaging, challenging, and rewarding. Here are some of the benefits and perks we offer:
- 100% Remote: Work from anywhere in the USA, with a flexible schedule that allows you to work from home or a remote location.
- Competitive Salary: A salary range of $90,000 to $135,000, with opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Awesome medical, dental, and vision plans with heavy employer contribution.
- Paid Time Off: Paid maternity leave and paternity leave programs, as well as paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
- Professional Development: Company funding for outside classes and conferences to help you improve your skills.
- Student Loan Debt Payments: Contribution to student loan debt payments after the first year of employment.
- 401(k) Plan: Employees can start contributing immediately, with a company match up to 4% of your salary after the first year.
Why Join Us?
We're an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you're a motivated and talented individual looking to make a real impact in the fintech industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
As a Product Manager at GOBankingRates, you'll have the chance to:
- Make a Real Impact: Contribute to the development of innovative products and features that empower individuals to make informed decisions about their financial lives.
- Work with a Dynamic Team: Collaborate with a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about fintech and committed to delivering high-quality products.
- Grow Your Career: Take advantage of opportunities for professional growth and development, and advance your career in a fast-paced and dynamic industry.
Ready to Apply?
If you're excited about this opportunity and think you'd be a great fit for our team, please submit your application. We can't wait to hear from you!
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