Head of Product (Startup)

Cheez18 days ago
Fort Collins, CO, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

About Cheez

Cheez is a new app that sends you the pictures that your friends take of you, powered by facial recognition. See the iOS app or the Android app.

Your Responsibilities

  • Assist in defining product requirements, objectives, and key results based on user needs and market research
  • Collaborate with the Founder/CEO, Engineering & Design team (ex-Google/Apple/Facebook/Microsoft) to prioritize, plan, and execute product roadmaps and sprint plans
  • Develop user stories, acceptance criteria, and detailed product specifications to communicate feature requirements to the design and engineering teams
  • Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization
  • Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to inform product decisions and validate hypotheses
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to create go-to-market strategies, positioning, and messaging for new features and improvements
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and user-centric thinking within the team

Qualifications

  • Minimum: 2-3 years of experience in product management (or related role)
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related field (preferred, not required)
  • Strong product instincts & passion for social media, technology, and staying current with industry trends
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
  • Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute to a supportive, inclusive team culture

Required Skills

Analytical Skills
Product Management
Market Research
User Research
Agile Methodologies
Collaboration
Communication
Usability Testing