We are looking for an energetic, experienced Product Manager to lead our Images cross functional team. Between your previous product management experience and 1+ years experience working with Image Management systems for CPG & Retailers, you will own all aspects of Product Management for your team. Your ability to think strategically and deliver a product, not just manage a project will help you to be successful in this role.

Label Insight is a product company with data as our most valuable asset, requiring continuous evolution to support our fast growing business.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own all aspects of Product Management including: cross-functional team collaboration, prioritization, backlog grooming, sprint planning and communication with the appropriate customers.
• Lead delivery for the product vision and strategy.
• Work directly with our engineering teams to develop products that meet the requirements, understand the constraints, and recognize the risk.
• Ability to understand a single customer needs, yet propose a solution that is general enough to address larger customer base.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external customers to bring products and features to market.
• Continuously interview customers to gather market intelligence related to your product area.
• Build short-term tactical plans and strategic long-term roadmaps.
• Create and maintain a product with epics and user stories, delivered through a series of agile ceremonies.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ year experience working with Image Management systems for CPG & Retailers  
• 3+ years experience in web application, product management or experience in data analysis and visualization.
• 3+ years experience working closely with and managing teams of developers.
• Familiarity with image specifications such as: clipping paths, color spaces, and image types (jpg, png, etc.).
• An understanding of integration of images into applications such as POG software and e-commerce web pages.
• A thorough understanding of agile development practices. We use the Spotify product management model.
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in conducting user testing and user acceptance testing.
• Hands on experience launching products at different stages: POC, MVP, V1, and ability to iterate.
• Team mentality to do what’s best for the product and customers.
• An understanding of how to use data to support a scientific development approach.

ABOUT LABEL INSIGHT:

Label Insight is the market leader for transparency and digital transformation, providing a full-stack data platform for CPG product attribute data and images covering more than 80 percent of top selling food, pet, and personal care items in the U.S. The company's technology combines supply chain and on-package product information and employs proprietary data science and machine learning capabilities to create more than 22,000 high order attributes per product. This solution set delivers transparency to consumers and powers digital transformation through analytics, marketing, merchandising and e-commerce solutions for leading organizations across the Retail, Brand Manufacturer, Government and Technology industries. For more information, visit www.labelinsight.com

The company, with locations in Chicago and St. Louis, recently announced closing $21M in third-round funding to power expansion and hiring, supporting industry leading clients including Unilever, ConAgra, Albertsons, Meijer, Dole and numerous other CPG brands and retailers.

OUR VALUES:

• Transparency: We’re transparent and open regarding our work
• Collaboration: We’re team players. We support and trust our co-workers, celebrate each other’s wins and learn from each other’s failures. We help to create an environment that makes everyone feel comfortable
• Iteration and Innovation: We’re not afraid to challenge assumptions and make suggestions for better solutions, try new ideas or take smart risks. We challenge the status quo, and feel safe to make mistakes and learn from them rather than repeat them.
• Intellectual Honesty and Humility: We pursue the best answer, not being right. We are aware of your own biases and admit when we’re wrong. We’re willing to ask for help when we need it.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for our own work quality, problems and solutions, and how our actions affect those around us.
• Quality Driven: We strive for quality in our work and our approach to our role. We make data-driven decisions.

OUR PERKS:

• Flexible paid vacation plan
• Flexible work hours
• Kitchen stocked with snacks, drinks, a kegerator and more!
• Casual, dog-friendly, open-layout workspace
• Company subsidized Health Insurance, and 401(k) and commuter benefits
• Competitive salary and stock options
• Catered team lunches every other week
• Mentorship opportunities
• Regular team events and happy hours
• Maternity/Paternity Leave