Product Manager

Salary / Exempt

SUMMARY: 

Wantable is seeking an experienced full-time Product Manager to join our talented Engineering team in Milwaukee, WI! This is a unique opportunity to not only take ownership of software products, but also get hands-on with projects by helping to deliver impactful results to customers and internal teams. In this role you will work cross-functionally to guide products and projects from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You will break down complex problems into manageable steps that drive product and feature development.

Some example projects that you could find yourself working on could be integrating new payment processing services, building new customer communication flows, enhancing our warehouse and inventory management tools, or improving various UI touch points within our expanding customer journey. 

Responsibilities

Qualified candidates will need to influence people across the organization, create win-win solutions and push the boundaries of innovation at Wantable. We’re looking for someone who can thrive at managing complex initiatives across numerous business channels, create certainty out of vague requirements, while maintaining a firm grasp over the operational, strategic, and technical vision of the product. A successful candidate will be perceptive, resourceful and will have an ability to innovate while ensuring the customer has a seat at the table for every product conversation. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establishing requirements and defining scope for technical products, programs and projects
• Distilling feature requirements into an actionable backlog of epics and tasks
• Providing timely status updates while showcasing honesty and transparency with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Establishing test cases and developing QA process
• Managing multiple initiatives of various size and complexity
• Acting as a subject matter expert for other internal teams
• Assessing new feature and project requests to verify impact, level of effort, and alignment with business strategy and priorities
• Identifying opportunities to develop or improve processes
• Assisting with ad-hoc questions and requests around the software we build and maintain

Requirements

• BS/BA in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Project Management experience
• 2+ years of Product Management experience in technology, ecommerce or SaaS
• Experience managing product roadmaps and defining tech strategy
• Experience driving product vision, go-to-market strategy, and design discussions
• Experience working with both in-house technology teams and 3rd party vendors
• Strong data analysis skills; the ability to extract, digest and synthesize information in order to make data-driven decisions
• Experience managing QA and UAT processes 
• Experience working with Jira, GitHub, Google Suite or similar software tools
• Knowledge of basic SQL, query, data analysis, and cost-benefit analysis
• Experience with Email/SMS platforms, Digital Asset Management tools and Shopify (or related eComm services) preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve and effectively prioritize

About Wantable

Wantable is a next-generation fashion brand giving customers access to high-quality products created and curated by our team of expert merchants and stylists. We deliver unrivaled customer experiences through our proprietary technology and platforms that allow customers to shop on their own or with the help of a stylist, and to try before they buy from the comfort of their homes. Wantable was founded in 2012 with the belief that when you look good, you feel good, and has been fueling self-confidence in customers ever since. 

You’re a good fit at Wantable if you

• Are a “manager of one”
• Have a customer-centric approach by always putting yourself in our customer’s shoes
• You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and jump in to get the job done
• Are humble in conversation, but confident in your skills
• Are an expert negotiator
• Can ramp up quickly, work independently but know when guidance is needed
• You are a quick learner, and hungry for product mastery
• When faced with a hard problem you can break it down into digestible pieces
• When you get stuck you're open and willing to ask for guidance
• You’re always looking to improve and innovate but understand the benefit of an MVP

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