Research and Development Project Manager
Who We Are
Opternative is a technology company that helps people see better. We started Opternative to provide a safe, online option for getting prescriptions between eye exams. It's a win-win for the patients we serve: eyes stay healthy; people see clearly.
Our technology connects doctors and patients in new ways and we're looking for more than just skilled and talented individuals. We are looking for outliers and non-traditional thinkers because the Opternative Online Vision Test is anything but traditional.
Our success is built upon Trust, Resilience, Empathy, Communication, and Common Goals. We put "health before wealth" and always strive to work in a manner that would "make mom proud".
Job Description
R&D Project Managers will work to improve existing diagnostic products and develop new ones. You'll monitor the accuracy of our systems and processes, create and test hypothesis for improving outcomes, and work with Engineering and Product teams prototype and implement new functionality in our production systems. We're looking for someone with a multidisciplinary skill set ranging from project management and data analysis to prototyping and user research. You are detail-oriented and have a knack for solving complex problems. You're able to communicate on a technical level with engineers, on a product level with designers, and on a strategic level with company management and stakeholders. When necessary, you're able to roll up your sleeves and dig into the data, code, and design. Most importantly, you are very excited to join our small but growing team and take on whatever comes up on a given day to get the job done.
What You'll Need
- 2+ years of product or project management experience
- A data-driven mindset and experience with decision analysis tools and methods
- Experience with user testing, user research, and study design
- Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
- Self-starter that loves to identify new ideas and take action
- The ability to work locally from our Chicago office
- Monitor prescription outcomes present regular
- Build and maintain project plans, schedules, and take ownership of R&D projects
- Work on a cross-functional team that will often involve engineers, designers, and executives.
- Help to define new online diagnostic products
- A background in computer science or engineering
- Experience with SQL, R, Stata, or other statistical analysis tools
- Experience working at start-ups, healthcare, or optical products
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health insurance, medical and dental
- Subsidized lunches and fully-stocked snacks
- Free eye prescriptions from the Opternative system
- CTA pass reimbursement
- Discounted gym membership
- Professional development and education stipend
- Flexible vacation and work from home policy (work hard and take time when you need it)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.