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Senior Product Manager, Platform (Hybrid)

Hi, Future Homie!

As a Homie, you'll be part of an unstoppable team that puts customers first, embraces each day with excitement, and strives for excellence in everything you do. We’re revolutionizing the way small businesses manage their teams and grow their business. What this means for you is a shared passion for innovation and making a difference for the people we serve. So what do you say, will you join us on our mission to empower small businesses?

You are a bar raiser, which means you come with

  • 5+ years of combined product management, engineering, or related experience, preferably in platform teams at multi-product companies

  • An engineering or highly technical background, with proven experience working on technical platform initiatives.

  • Experience supporting both mobile and web clients at scale

  • Curiosity about AI, with hands-on experience using data science or LLMs to drive business outcomes

  • Ability to collaborate in the office weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

You will make an impact by

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Product Manager to drive the success of our engineering and product platforms as the first PM on the Platform team. You will focus on enabling our multi-product ecosystem so that we can build with speed, maintain consistency, and ensure a high-quality experience for 2M+ users across our products. 

As the Platform PM, you'll partner closely with engineering, design, and product teams to develop roadmaps, prioritize projects, and own major platform initiatives.

  • Develop a roadmap for our underlying platform and shared product surface areas in partnership with EPDD leaders.

  • Lead planning, backlog grooming, and prioritization for key platform components, like billing, authentication, and identity.

  • Collaborate with engineering on major platform initiatives to ensure they are delivering great user experiences and coordinated across product teams.

  • Assist with 3rd party vendor evaluations in cases where we may choose to extend our footprint by adopting externally-built capabilities for solved problems

What We Offer 

  • Stock Options - Everyone is an Owner! 

  • Competitive group health benefits  coverage for you and your eligible dependents

  • Group Investments, TFSA as well as an RRSP plan which offers a 4% company match

  • Employer supplemented Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

  • Company-paid holidays and 20 days accrued PTO per year

  • Continued learning and development stipend

  • Paid parental leave after 1-year of service

  • Top-of-the-line equipment and stipend for workspace setup

  • Work from home days, Monday, Thursday, & Friday

  • Meals provided at our vibrant workspaces

  • Team offsites and monthly opportunities to engage with fellow Homie

What to Expect During the Interview Process:

  • Meet the Talent Acquisition team, Alex V. or Lauren B. 

  • Meet the Hiring Manager, Rachel S. 

  • Meet the CEO, John W.

  • Cross-functional interview with Engineering, Andrea C. 

  • Product Peer Interview, Heather L. 

  • Professional Reference Checks

  • Background Check + Offer Stage

  • Welcome to the team, Homie💜🎉

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Homebase

At Homebase, we take pride in fostering a welcoming space where every Homie of every gender, age, orientation, culture and walk of life can be their full selves. Diverse perspectives empower us to build the best-in-class platform for small businesses and hourly shift workers. We recognize that experience comes in many forms, so if you think you’re close to what we’re looking for (even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications), we encourage you to apply!

About Us

Our mission is to make small business teams unstoppable.

Homebase is the everything app for hourly teams, with employee scheduling, time clocks, payroll, team communication, HR, and more. More than 100,000 small (but mighty) businesses rely on Homebase to make work radically easy and give their teams superpowers. As the leader in small business team management, Homebase tracked 1+ billion hours for 2.5+ million workers last year.

Homebase is based in San Francisco, Houston, Denver, and Toronto. We are backed by leading venture investors L Catterton Growth, Emerson Collective, Notable Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Baseline Ventures, Cowboy Ventures, Bedrock Capital, and PLUS Capital.

At Homebase, we value our differences, and we encourage all to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Homebase is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Accommodations will be provided during the hiring process if needed. Please advise us of any accommodations needed within your application to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

**Interview Recording Notice

By participating in interviews with Homebase, you consent to the use of Metaview, a recording and transcription tool, during the interview process. Please be aware that all interviews may be recorded and transcribed for the purpose of evaluating candidates and ensuring the quality of our recruitment process. If you do not consent to being recorded, please inform the Talent Team at the beginning of the call, and appropriate arrangements will be made to accommodate your preference. Your privacy is important to us, and the recorded interviews will only be used for internal evaluation and assessment of candidates.

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What You Should Know About Senior Product Manager, Platform (Hybrid), Homebase

Hey there, Future Homie! If you’re looking to step into an exciting new role, we have the perfect spot for you as a Senior Product Manager, Platform at Homebase! In this hybrid position, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and the needs of our customers above all else. Our mission? To empower small businesses with cutting-edge management tools, and we want you to help us lead that charge! With 5+ years in product management or related fields, alongside a technical background, you're the perfect fit to help us steer the platform initiatives that support our robust multi-product ecosystem. You’ll get to collaborate with brilliant minds from engineering, product, and design teams to prioritize critical projects and enhance the user experience for over 2 million customers. Imagine creating roadmaps for essential components like billing and authentication while exploring artificial intelligence to optimize our processes! Plus, we believe in offering competitive benefits, stock options, and a positive work-life balance—like hybrid workdays and healthy meals at the office. So, if you're ready to leverage your expertise to make a real difference in small business management, we can’t wait to meet you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Product Manager, Platform (Hybrid) Role at Homebase
What does a Senior Product Manager, Platform do at Homebase?

As a Senior Product Manager, Platform at Homebase, you will take the lead on critical platform initiatives that enhance our multi-product ecosystem. This includes developing roadmaps, prioritizing projects, and ensuring great user experiences for over 2 million customers. Your role will involve collaboration with engineering and design teams to drive innovative solutions that empower small businesses.

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What qualifications do I need to become a Senior Product Manager, Platform at Homebase?

To qualify for the Senior Product Manager, Platform position at Homebase, you should have at least 5 years of product management or technical experience, ideally within platform teams at multi-product companies. A solid engineering background, especially with mobile and web applications, will also be beneficial as you'll work on technical platform initiatives.

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What type of work environment can I expect as a Senior Product Manager, Platform at Homebase?

At Homebase, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant, collaborative work environment as a Senior Product Manager, Platform. The role is hybrid, allowing for flexibility with in-office days. Our team values open communication, brainstorming, and teamwork, making it an enjoyable space to contribute and innovate.

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How does Homebase support professional development for Senior Product Managers?

Homebase highly values professional growth for Senior Product Managers. We offer continued learning stipends and support for attending industry conferences or online courses. Our aim is to ensure that you’re always learning and evolving in your career as an integral part of our team.

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What impact can I make as a Senior Product Manager, Platform at Homebase?

As a Senior Product Manager, Platform at Homebase, your contributions will directly influence the effectiveness and success of the engineering and product platforms. You will play a vital role in enabling our product ecosystem, impacting how we serve over 2 million users and empowering small business teams globally.

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How does the interview process work for the Senior Product Manager, Platform role?

The interview process for the Senior Product Manager, Platform role at Homebase includes meetings with various team members, including HR, hiring managers, and cross-functional interviews with engineering and product peers. You'll also undergo reference checks and a background check before receiving an offer.

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What benefits do Senior Product Managers at Homebase receive?

Homebase offers an array of excellent benefits for Senior Product Managers. These include stock options, competitive health benefits, a 4% company match on retirement plans, generous PTO, and opportunities for professional development. Additionally, we provide top-notch equipment and a positive work-life balance!

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Common Interview Questions for Senior Product Manager, Platform (Hybrid)
What experience do you have with platform-based product management?

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How do you prioritize features for a product roadmap?

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How do you incorporate customer feedback into product development?

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What role does AI play in platform product management for you?

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How do you ensure alignment between engineering and product teams?

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What is your process for assessing and integrating third-party solutions?

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How do you measure the success of a product launch?

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