Core Product Manager

About The WONDER ProjectWe are excited to introduce The WONDER Project, a transformative new media company for the global faith and values audience. We understand the profound impact that stories have on our lives, and our purpose is to tell stories that restore faith in things worth believing in that will endure for generations. Guided by the principles of courage, collaboration, excellence and service, we strive to see the world through different perspectives, recognizing that empathy fosters understanding and unity.We are looking for motivated team members who are passionate about their craft and hungry to make a meaningful impact through their work. On our team, we value creativity, curiosity, kindness and a bias towards action. Those with a desire for growth, experience and opportunity who can excel in a dynamic and lean organization will fit right in. We welcome you to join us on this journey, where our work is a testament to our unwavering commitment to restoring faith in things worth believing in.

About the Role:This is a unique opportunity to join a high performing product team where you will take a new product to market including pitching and defining features, writing requirements, prototyping, working with design, leading teams, testing, and executing a flawless launch to market. You’ll also further your knowledge about the entertainment business at large. As a very early member of the team, you will be up close and personal with all aspects of planning, launching, and scaling this business.This is a position for a product manager who has launched multiple features to market, led scrum teams, integrated changes based on customer feedback, and has a passion for the entertainment industry.
Day-to-Day:Lead defining and documenting product functionality requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria with the support of the entire product teamCollaborate closely with engineering teams, designers, internal stakeholders, and vendor partners (own these relationships) in an Agile mannerMaintain a happy, healthy, and high-functioning scrum teamRefine and sequence your team’s backlog and sprints to ensure on time delivery for large featuresResponsible for key platform metrics and KPIsUtilize prototypes (pre-launch) and live features (post-launch) to test, analyze data, and make product improvement recommendations based on insightsInfluence the roadmap and product development to drive company value based on insights and empathyThoroughly and completely understand our audience and product space through user feedback, competitive analysis, and industry reportsBe the expert and go-to person for all questions, technically and functionally, related to your area of focus
What You Bring to the Table:6+ years of product management experience3+ years experience in the app, web entertainment, and/or customer experience spaceLaunched, tested, and held KPI health responsibility for multiple product featuresSolid ability to prioritize, strategize, meet deadlines, make decisions, and change course of action quicklyDemonstrated understanding of strategic business goals and ability to translate into product requirementsRespect for and understanding of the The Wonder Project audienceStrong history of deep collaboration, communication, and relationship building company-wide at all levels from engineering teams to leadership to key partners Self-sufficient with minimal oversight, but not afraid to ask questionsHistory of generating positive, productive work environmentsImpeccable personal and business ethicsNo visa sponsorship required

Salary & BenefitsSalary Range: $125,000 - $160,000Equity participation in management option pool (Series A company) Benefits, FSA, 401k
The WONDER Project, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, The WONDER Project, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The WONDER Project, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.