DESCRIPTION

Position Overview:

The Catch Company is looking for a Product Manager to work closely with the Senior Director of Product in managing our digital products and providing our customers with the best eCommerce and subscription experience possible.

Currently not offering visa sponsorship. Remote opportunities limited to certain states.
 

What makes this a special opportunity:

• You will help build digital products on the forefront of a rapidly emerging/evolving subscription eCommerce field.
• You will be exposed to nuanced product management for multiple user types by assisting in both customer facing eCommerce products as well as internal business tools.
• You will experience the entire product management cycle, owning projects from conceptualization to feature or product launch.
• We are a dynamic early-stage startup with tons of momentum (ranked #435 on the 2017 Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing private companies).
• We place a premium on building a great culture made up of great people.
• You will work with and learn from experienced leaders who have a track record of building successful companies.

What you will do:

• Be the user advocate and product subject matter expert for Catch Co. digital products, focusing on our in-house eCommerce and subscription backend, front end (shopkarls.com), and back office capabilities
• Own the primary development backlog
• Write user stories and translate them into detailed product specifications
• Refine requirements with the development and design teams
• Ensure priority and requirement alignment between the development backlog and the Product Roadmap
• Provide guidance to the Associate Product Manager on delivering the right product
• Communicate with development, design, and the business teams to achieve sprint ready stories
• Coordinate with QA to help ensure the intended deliverable is achieved for each story
• Create low fidelity wireframes in coordination with the Design team
• Collaborate with the Director of Product in market research and new opportunity analysis

What will make you successful:

• A willingness to challenge assumptions and say "no" to stakeholders
• Efficient meeting management skills
• Strong empathy for both users and internal stakeholders
• An ability to effectively communicate across departments
• A strong affinity for using data to drive decisions
• Unending curiosity
• Detail oriented
• A desire to act quickly and fail fast
• A preference for structured process
• An ability to wear many hats while staying organized
• A propensity to “get your hands dirty” and lead by example

REQUIREMENTS

• eCommerce experience required
• A strong technical understanding of how web applications are built
• Must have experience working with software developers
• Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of product management experience
• Experience managing a backlog with a development team in an agile environment
• Understanding of the software development cycle, particularly agile methodologies
• Capability with Microsoft Excel, including use of vlookups and pivot tables
• Ability to read code and converse with developers about technical decisions
• Fishing knowledge or a strong willingness to learn
• Development experience is a plus

BENEFITS

• Competitive Medical Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401(K) and commuter benefits.
• Ability to work from home if there is a need. (Not a remote opportunity)
• Flexible working hours.
• "Take what you need" vacation policy.