Senior Product Manager/Owner

FunToDo LLC is a dynamic social media startup revolutionizing how local businesses and consumers connect. Focusing on community, fun activities, and high-quality local advertising, our platform bridges the gap between businesses and their audiences while fostering genuine connections.

We’re seeking a Senior Product Manager/Owner to join our team and play a critical role in shaping our product from concept to launch. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with a strong business mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Strategy & Roadmap

   • Define and drive the product vision and roadmap for FunToDo’s social platform.

   • Align product features with business objectives, local market needs, and user-focused experiences.

   • Regularly present updates and insights to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and clarity on product direction.

   • Collaborate with the CEO to understand and align with the company’s mission and business ideology.

2. End-to-End Development Lifecycle

   • Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to transform low-fidelity wireframes into polished prototypes and final designs.

   • Work with developers to scope, prioritize, and implement product features in an Agile/Scrum environment.

   • Continuously refine the product backlog, balancing user feedback, technical feasibility, and business impact.

3. Cross-Functional Leadership

   • Act as a bridge between engineering, design, marketing, and executive teams to ensure cohesive product delivery.

   • Foster effective communication channels, resolve conflicts and manage dependencies.

   • Coordinate with sales and marketing for feature launches, ensuring consistent messaging and brand alignment.

4. Market Research & Analysis

   • Conducted user research and analyzed market trends to identify product enhancement and differentiation opportunities.

   • Evaluate the competitive landscape, staying ahead of emerging social platform trends, location-based services, and advertising technology.

5. Performance Tracking & Optimization

   • Define, track, and report on key product metrics (user engagement, feature adoption, retention, monetization, etc.).

   • Use data analytics and user feedback to make informed decisions on feature iteration and product improvements.

6. Startup Mindset & Scalability

   • Adapt and iterate quickly in a fast-paced startup environment with limited resources.

   • Plan for scale, ensuring the product grows efficiently and handles increasing user demands.

7. Business and Monetization Focus

   • Develop and implement strategies to drive user engagement and monetization.

   • Balance user experience with revenue goals, ensuring a sustainable and scalable business model.

   • Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to align product priorities with business objectives.

8. User-Centric Design

   • Champion user experience and design excellence, ensuring the app meets and exceeds user expectations.

   • Oversee usability testing, analytics, and research to inform product decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years as a Product Manager or Product Owner, focusing on app development and UX design. Experience with social media or consumer-facing apps is highly desired.

• Technical Awareness: Comfortable working with technical teams, understanding API integrations, databases, and platform capabilities (no coding required, but a strong technical foundation is a plus).

• Mobile: Experience in mobile applications and release, as well as knowledge of iOS Android application publishing, requirements, and restrictions, is highly desirable.

• UI/UX Proficiency: The ability to collaborate effectively on wireframes, mockups, and prototype designs, as well as a user-first mindset, is essential.

• Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, backlog management, and iterative development practices.

• Analytical Skills: Experience with product analytics, A/B testing, and data-driven decision-making.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, conveying complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Leadership: Proven track record of effectively leading cross-functional teams, managing conflict, and delivering successful product releases.

• Skills:

  • Expertise in the product development lifecycle, including MVP creation, UX/UI design, and Agile methodologies.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.

• Business Mindset:  

  • Strategic thinker with a business-savvy approach to product management.

  • Demonstrated ability to balance technical feasibility with business goals.

  • Familiarity with monetization strategies for consumer-facing apps.

  • Passion for creating impactful, user-friendly products that prioritize community engagement.

  • Collaborative and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced startup environment.