Director of Product Management

Morning Brew is a media company that covers the business news and narratives shaping our world. The companies, the people, the workplace, the economy — we nerd out on this stuff, and we’re dedicated to helping our audience navigate it all in a way that informs and entertains.

The Morning Brew team is clever, creative, and growing fast. Want in? Read on.

Product at Morning Brew

The product team at Morning Brew consists of product management, engineering, and product design. We are a group of thoughtful individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a bias to action, strive to learn from each other, and level up ourselves and our teammates every day. We are a lean team within a growing organization, which means that each person is empowered with a large area of ownership and is expected to flex to help the team when emerging opportunities arise. The three pillars of product collaborate closely in pods, working to build and ship products in an agile fashion (though we are hardly purists!). We set lofty but attainable goals, and expect the highest quality of work from ourselves and each other.

Overview

Morning Brew is looking for an experienced product management leader to join our incredible Product team. You will be responsible for managing, developing, and coaching a team of talented product managers, and have the passion and experience to do just that. You will be part of leading the transformation of our product organization to product-led, and collaborating with both Product team leads and leaders across the organization to understand and prioritize business needs.

You have a bias to action and thrive in a fast paced environment. You can communicate exceptionally well in remote environments and are passionate about solving problems for our users. You are excited to be part of leading this next chapter or Morning Brew’s evolution. This role reports to the VP, Product. 

Here’s what you’ll be working on:

-Manage, develop, and mentor a team of smart, ambitious, and collaborative product managers (currently 5) both individually and collectively

-Shape product priorities and the broader product vision of Morning Brew with VP Product and key stakeholders

-Deeply collaborate with Director of Engineering and Director of Product Design in leading the product team on a day-to-day basis and in continuously improving Agile processes

-Partner with non-product department leads in understanding and prioritizing larger initiatives and quarterly priorities and goals

-Own and manage quarterly and annual product roadmaps, in concert with product managers

-Organize sprint goals, high-level backlogs, and planning in partnership with product managers and teams

-Serve as an individual contributor on urgent and high-profile product initiatives

-Manage contract negotiation and ongoing relationships with third-party providers

What makes you qualified?

-At least 5 years of experience working in product management 

-At least 3 years of experience managing product managers

-Experience in and passion for developing PMs 

-Empathetically collaborative, with strong verbal and written communication skills

-Strong problem-solving abilities, with an eye towards critical thinking

-Experience managing technical and non-technical stakeholders across an organization

-Passionate about creating approachable, innovative, user-first experiences

-Insanely organized, with a keen attention to detail

-Excited to join a fast moving, fast growing company

-Experience in, or a deep understanding of, the media industry

What else are we looking for?

Character and integrity rank pretty high on the list. Our team is guided by our core values:

How We Treat Each Other:

• Respectful Candor: We believe that engaging in timely, constructive, and open discourse is an act of respect that makes for a more transparent and productive work environment.

• Empathy: We establish a strong partnership of trust with our co-workers and partners. We build human connections in order to understand each other.

• Inclusivity: We strive to celebrate and welcome people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Differing perspectives help us make better decisions and have more fulfilling experiences.

How We Treat Our Work: 

• Curiosity: We learn every day through deliberate inquiry and exploration. We re-examine assumptions to be a better company, offer better products, and become better colleagues.

• Accountability: We celebrate our successes and own our failures. Taking responsibility for our actions allows us to learn from our experiences.

• Bias Toward Action: We know speed matters in business so we embrace quick and calculated risk-taking. We understand that many actions are reversible and therefore we are solutions-oriented, even when facing obstacles and challenges.

• Challenger Mentality: We don’t allow ourselves to be comfortable with our success. We are hungry to become the best and create more value for our audience.

• Clarity of Purpose: We understand the “why" in our work, which helps us to operate at our highest level of performance and efficiency.

Perks:

While being surrounded by a bunch of cool people who look great in crewnecks is its own reward, we have plenty more to offer.

🌴 Unlimited sick and vacation time: And by “unlimited,” we mean absolutely unlimited.

🏠 U.S Remote-work friendly: Work from home, work from the office, work from the moon — you decide.

💰 401(k) employer match: We want to help you prepare for the future, now. 

⚕️ Premium healthcare plans: Your health matters!

👪 Family planning: Want to join #brewparents? Generous paid parental leave and fertility coverage for eligible employees.

☕️ Employee resource groups: Black Coffee, LGBTQ Brew, AAPI Brew, Cafe Con Leche, and Grounded

🎓 Annual learning credit: Want to learn something new? We'll reimburse you.

Morning Brew is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that’s representative of our audience.