Senior+ Product Manager

As a Senior+ Product Manager at Swarmia, you'll oversee one of our core product areas, focusing on refining existing products while exploring new opportunities. Your role involves conducting product discovery through user interviews and quantitative research, crafting a strategic roadmap, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of our product vision.

To be considered for the Senior+ Product Manager role at Swarmia, candidates should have over five years of experience in delivering digital products. A strong customer focus, the ability to conduct product discovery, and a passion for quality and usability are crucial. Previous collaboration with engineers and product designers is also beneficial.

Swarmia empowers Senior+ Product Managers by providing a highly experienced team and flexibility in work arrangements. You'll have the autonomy to explore customer research and lead cross-functional collaborations, coupled with the support of seasoned professionals who average over eight years in the industry.

The salary for the Senior+ Product Manager position at Swarmia ranges from €70,000 to €90,000 annually, along with meaningful equity options, allowing you to benefit from the company's growth and success.

Swarmia promotes a great work-life balance for its Senior+ Product Managers. Our company culture values flexibility, allowing team members to work remotely or from our Helsinki HQ. We prioritize sustainable workloads to accommodate personal commitments, recognizing that many employees have families and diverse interests outside of work.

Swarmia encourages professional growth for Senior+ Product Managers through active involvement in product strategy and continuous learning in areas like Engineering, Marketing, and Sales. Opportunities to influence product development while leveraging insights from industry leaders through our internal resources, like our podcast and published book, further enhance career advancement.

Swarmia stands out as an appealing workplace for Senior+ Product Managers due to its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being. With an agile environment that prioritizes user feedback, a focus on creating exceptional products, and a supportive team culture, it’s a place where you can truly make a difference.

In my previous roles, I began product discovery by establishing clear goals and using a mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods. I conducted user interviews to gain insights into user pain points and preferences while also analyzing usage patterns and metrics to make data-driven decisions. This combination helped determine the most impactful features to prioritize.

One particularly successful launch was for a SaaS product aimed at optimizing team collaboration. I gathered user feedback through beta testing, which informed several final design tweaks. By coordinating closely with marketing and support teams, I ensured a smooth launch process, leading to a 30% increase in customer acquisition within the first three months.

Collaboration is key to successful product development. I hold regular meetings with engineers and designers to discuss user feedback and prioritize features aligned with our long-term vision. Establishing open communication ensures that everyone is on the same page and can contribute their expertise during the design and development phases.

I focus on both quantitative and qualitative metrics. Key metrics include user engagement rates, customer satisfaction scores, and churn rates. Qualitatively, I value user feedback collected through surveys and interviews, as it provides insight into customer sentiment and can highlight areas for improvement.

Ensuring quality starts from the design phase through continuous user testing and feedback loops. I advocate for a user-centric approach, emphasizing usability throughout the product lifecycle. Regularly revisiting testing and collecting user feedback after each iteration keeps our offerings refined and aligned with user expectations.

Managing competing priorities requires a clear prioritization framework. I employ techniques like RICE (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) to evaluate features based on their potential value. Regular communication with stakeholders helps ensure expectations are aligned, allowing for focused progress on the most critical initiatives.

I implement a structured methodology for collecting and analyzing user feedback. I categorize feedback into themes and prioritize addressing the most critical issues first. Incorporating user feedback into sprint planning ensures continuous improvement and fosters a stronger relationship with our users.

Balancing short-term deliverables with long-term vision requires careful roadmap planning. I break down the long-term vision into incremental milestones, aligning short-term goals with longer-term objectives. This approach allows the team to achieve tangible results while progressively advancing toward the larger vision.

I have extensive experience working within agile methodologies, notably Scrum and Kanban. By running regular stand-up meetings and sprint retrospectives, I ensure that the team remains focused and that we learn and adapt quickly from past experiences. This environment allows for flexibility and responsiveness to user needs.

Staying current with industry trends is vital for a Senior+ Product Manager. I regularly engage with industry publications, participate in webinars, and network with peers at conferences. Additionally, I follow thought leaders on social media platforms and listen to industry-related podcasts, which keeps me informed and inspired.