Very Good Ventures is a global consultancy that delivers clients elegant solutions using disruptive technologies. At VGV, we believe that building very good technology starts with a culture of excellence, collaboration, humility, and openness – and of course, have a very good time while doing it. We place our company values and culture at the forefront of everything we do.
Rising to prominence as the foremost Flutter experts, VGV is at an exciting stage of growth as we expand our global presence and our range of strategic services. Our mission is to lead the most influential companies through new digital frontiers and improve the relationship between technology and those that create, manage, and experience it. VGV’s client roster spans industries, including Toyota, Google, Dow Jones, JSX, Betterment, and Norwegian Cruise Lines.
People come to work at VGV to solve challenging problems with the newest technology, alongside some of the best talent in the industry, and in a culture that remains steadfastly dedicated to its employees.
Overview
As a Senior Product Manager (contractor) at Very Good Ventures, you will be responsible for providing clarity, guardrails, and requirements for the work we do with our flagship client. You will help guide our client and internal teams through various frameworks and methodologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define product strategy, prioritize product requirements, and lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle, all while aligning with our client’s business goals. We are looking for a self-motivated and influential individual who can operate with a high degree of autonomy while working effectively with our world-class engineers.
As a Senior Product Manager (contractor), you will be an integral part of our organization, shaping and defining the success of the product management discipline. This position requires a flexible mindset, strong leadership and communication skills, and a deep understanding of business, design, and technology.
Contract duration: 12 - 16 weeks (starting in January, 2025)
Availability to work in the U.S. Eastern time zone is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- The ability to autonomously develop, define, and communicate a clear product strategy aligned with overall business objectives, considering market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
- Elicit and document product requirements.
- Collaborate with your team to create a comprehensive product roadmap, outlining key milestones, releases, and dependencies to ensure timely project delivery.
- Prioritize product features and requirements using established frameworks and tools.
- Document product features in user stories.
- Lead and participate in Agile sprint ceremonies.
- Define product success metrics and conduct data-informed feature optimization and enhancements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate project strategy and execution.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis as needed.
- Utilize Agile methodologies in your work.
- Champion a user-centric approach, ensuring the design and functionality of projects contribute to a positive user experience.
Success Metrics:
- Successful completion of scoped work and functionality.
- Successful program resolution.
Qualifications:
- Availability to start working within the first weeks of January, 2025.
- 5-7 years of direct product management experience.
- Extensive experience in building products across diverse industries.
- Proven zero to one product launch experience.
- Strong understanding of software development languages such as Flutter, React Native, JavaScript, etc.
- Solid experience with Agile methodologies and common product management tools like JIRA, Asana, Monday.com, and GitHub.
- Ability to manage discussions concerning API endpoints and SDK integration.
- Ability to lead clients confidently and autonomously.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications/Nice to Have:
- Previous client-facing agency or consulting experience.
- Previous experience in the telco industry.
- Previous experience with projects involving Flutter.
Benefits:
- REMOTE first and global company.
- Opportunity to earn equity in an early stage high-growth company.
- Subsidized health, insurance, dental coverage, vision coverage.
- 12 weeks universal fully paid parental leave, 16 weeks for birthing parents.
- Generous Paid Time Off.
- End of year company shut down in addition to observing company holidays.
Join our team and be a part of the future of app development!
Very Good Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, and promoting diversity in our workforce. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success as a company.
- Do our best, professional work.
- Be collaborative partners.
- Scale with standards.
- Always be growing.
- Be very good.
Very Good Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, and promoting diversity in our workforce. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of each member of our global workforce, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success as a company.
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We work with the biggest companies to design, build, and scale successful Flutter apps.
We do more with the resources available, reach any screen from a single codebase, and implement best practices for long-term growth
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