Director of Product-Mobile

BOLD is an established and fast-growing technology company that transforms work lives. Since 2005, BOLD has delivered award-winning career services that have a meaningful and positive impact on job seekers and employers. BOLD’s robust product line includes a professional resume and cover letter writing services, scientifically validated career tests, and employer tools that help companies hire, onboard, and communicate with their staff.
 

POSITION SUMMARY:
 

We consider Product Management as an intersection between business, technology, and user experience. We have a robust product team, a team of makers and innovators who create seamless experiences for our users.
 

We are looking for an experienced DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT-MOBILEwho has a clear product vision, ability to execute and strong leadership. The successful candidate must also have the ability to balance varied perspectives and empower their team to do great work.
 

 REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Lead the development of the consumer-focused mobile app product strategy and vision supported by internal and external analysis.
• Define creative, high quality, simple mobile app product roadmaps based on team strategy and vision.
• Develop detailed, crisp business requirements and user stories that can be used to create product specifications and architecture for each product and application.
• Manage prioritization and trade-offs among customer experience, performance, and operational support load.
• Create buy-in for the mobile app product vision both internally and with key external partners.
• Drive product/feature launches through working cross-functionally with executives, engineering, design, marketing and other product management team members.
• Proactively identify and resolve strategic issues that may impair the team’s ability to meet strategic, financial and technical goals.
• Understand and lead analyses of the competitive environment, customers, and product metrics to determine the right set of features to drive engagement and usage.
• Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of products.
• Lead and grow a team of high impact product managers.

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Math or other technological fields.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working on Android, iOS, Windows, or other mobile/software applications in a B2C environment.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience leading and improving teams of product managers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience engaging and influencing senior executives
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive actions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage tradeoffs and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with internal and external partners.
• High attention to detail including precise and effective customer communications and proven ability to manage multiple, competing for priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is desired.
• History of teamwork and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done.
• Proven track record of taking ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• Masters in Engineering, Physics, Math or related field.
• Strong understanding of the most recent trends.

BOLD is a fast-paced, innovative company full of smart, committed people who are passionate about our products and love helping people find the career of their dreams. We balance work and fun while continuing to build a successful, fast-growing company that is changing the way people get jobs.

Our vision is to revolutionize the online career world by creating transformational products that help people find the careers they love and reach their full potential.

BOLD is an equal opportunity employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category. 

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.