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WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine’s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily.
Learn more at wpengine.com.As the Senior Product Manager for the Headless WordPress and Node App Platform, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, constantly exploring how cutting-edge web, headless CMS, Node.js applications, and cloud-native technologies can revolutionize our business and elevate customer experiences. Your keen insight into market dynamics and your ability to leverage the latest advancements will be instrumental in shaping our product strategy.We're seeking a meticulous and driven individual who thrives on building and ptimizing products for success. You'll be responsible for leading both the tactical execution and the strategic vision of our platform offerings, ensuring they align seamlessly with our business objectives and customer needs.Moreover, as a natural leader, you'll play a pivotal role in mentoring junior team members across the organization, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Together, we'll build captivating products that redefine the digital experience landscape and drive sustainable growth. If you're ready to make your mark in this dynamic space and lead our team to new heights, apply now and join us on this exhilarating journey.Are you ready to propel our Headless WordPress and Node App Platform business into the future? If you're passionate about driving growth, seizing emerging opportunities, and staying at the forefront of industry trends, we want you on our team.
The day to day
- Lead the identification and prioritization of market opportunities, translating them into a comprehensive and actionable backlog for your product line.
- Innovate and propose new opportunities that align with our business objectives, presenting them to executive leadership for strategic consideration.
- Scout for strategic technical partnerships that can enhance our market position and accelerate time-to-market, fostering collaborations to leverage emerging technologies.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the execution of the product line strategy, ensuring alignment with desired outcomes and timely delivery.
- Engage with early adopter customers to drive pilot engagements, gathering feedback and insights to validate product viability and refine market fit.
- Act as the primary authority and advocate for the products and features within your purview, championing their value proposition both internally and externally.
- Continuously expand your domain expertise by staying abreast of industry trends, reading relevant blogs, reports, and other knowledge sources, and contributing your own insights to further our understanding of emerging technologies and their applicability to our business.
Your expertise
- Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Analytics, Mathematics, or Business, or equivalent practical experience.
- Extensive 7+ years of hands-on experience in the technology industry, with a proven track record in both engineering and Product Management roles.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Headless CMS platforms such as WordPress (Headless), Strapi, Contentful, etc., and Node.js application platforms.
- Proven ability to conceptualize and develop new products while refining existing ones using data-driven methodologies.
- Proficiency in rapid prototyping, wireframing, system mapping, and sketching, enabling efficient visualization and communication of product concepts.
- Experience in designing and prototyping user-centric interactive web applications, ensuring optimal user experiences and engagement.
- Adept at leveraging analytics and A/B testing methodologies to assess design efficacy post-release, informing iterative product enhancements and future iterations.
- Track record of collaborating with User Experience Research teams to align design requirements with user needs and preferences effectively.
- Strong collaboration skills, with a history of successful engagement with Engineering Teams to translate design concepts and prototypes into high-quality, releasable products.
- Proven ability to effectively collaborate with Go-To-Market (GTM) partners, ensuring seamless product launches and market integration.
- Exceptional project management skills, capable of efficiently managing multiple projects concurrently while ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
- Marketplace experience is an advantage.
Perks and Benefits
- Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)
- Matched pension plan
- VHI Healthcare & Dental
- Life Insurance and Income Protection (100% Paid)
- Supplementary Maternity & Paternity Pay and Caregiver’s Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn’t like time off)
- One-time €465 Home Office Stipend
- Employee Resource Groups
- Tax free annual wellness benefit through Clevercards
- 4 Company Wellness Days
- Wellness Program
- Calm App Subscription
At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.#LI-JK1At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique.
WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
