Product Manager

at  First Factory Inc

We seek a dynamic and experienced Product Manager with a background in early-stage, venture capital-backed startups.
As a Product Manager, you will be crucial in shaping the product strategy, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional user experiences across diverse industries such as social media, educational technology, fintech, and data security.
You will need to be proficient in English to communicate effectively and provide quality support to internal and external clients.

Preferred experience in one or more of the following sectors:

• Social Media: Strong product instincts for platform development and passion for social media technology and trends. Experience with SEO/SEM to enhance content visibility is a plus.
• Education Technology: Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), content management, and instructional design principles.
• Fintech/Data Security: Familiarity with data security protocols (e.g., encryption, PCI, DSS, SOC2), with a background in finance or investment management being advantageous.
• Strong familiarity with Atlassian products.
• Knowledge of SAFe methodologies.
• Expertise in SEO/SEM (for social media) or instructional design principles (for ed-tech).
• Understanding of compliance standards (for fintech/data security).
• Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills

• Lead the product management lifecycle from ideation to launch, focusing on scalability, user experience, and business impact.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and execute product initiatives that align with our company’s vision and user needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to deliver products that meet both market needs and business objectives.
• Drive the use of Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Product Discovery) to streamline product development and foster collaboration.
• Apply Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies to enhance efficiency and product delivery.
• Stay current with industry trends, ensuring products remain innovative and competitive.
• Manage complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, resource allocation, and clear communication.
• 2-3 years in Product Management (or related role) at a venture-backed early-stage startup.

Preferred experience in one or more of the following sectors:

• Social Media: Strong product instincts for platform development and passion for social media technology and trends. Experience with SEO/SEM to enhance content visibility is a plus.
• Education Technology: Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), content management, and instructional design principles.
• Fintech/Data Security: Familiarity with data security protocols (e.g., encryption, PCI, DSS, SOC2), with a background in finance or investment management being advantageous.
• Strong familiarity with Atlassian products.
• Knowledge of SAFe methodologies.
• Expertise in SEO/SEM (for social media) or instructional design principles (for ed-tech).
• Understanding of compliance standards (for fintech/data security).
• Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.