Sr. Product Manager (Contract) (Remote)

As a Sr. Product Manager (Contract) at UP.LABS, your key responsibilities include owning the full product lifecycle from concept validation to product launch, building MVPs that matter, and effectively communicating with cross-functional teams including engineers, business leaders, and investors. You will prioritize market needs, lead user research, and iterate based on data insights to ensure product success.

To excel in the Sr. Product Manager position at UP.LABS, candidates should have over five years of experience in product management, preferably within early-stage B2B SaaS startups. Key qualifications include strong technical proficiency, experience with zero-to-one product development, and a solid understanding of industries like upstream oil and gas, which is a plus.

The Sr. Product Manager at UP.LABS plays a vital role by leveraging their ability to transform ideas into viable products through effective research, rapid prototyping, and meticulous market testing. Through strategic planning and execution, the manager ensures that products meet user needs and align with the business's overarching goals.

Critical skills for the Sr. Product Manager role at UP.LABS include a deep understanding of product management principles, excellent communication abilities for stakeholder engagement, and a knack for rapid learning in new domains. Additionally, hands-on abilities in balancing strategic oversight with detailed execution are essential for navigating complex projects.

A Sr. Product Manager at UP.LABS can expect a collaborative and dynamic work environment, with opportunities to innovate and influence the direction of technology startups. The culture emphasizes agility, creativity, and a hands-on approach, allowing you to apply your product management expertise in exciting and often ambiguous situations.

In interviews, articulate specific examples where you've led the end-to-end product development process. Discuss the challenges faced, the strategies you implemented, and how you validated product-market fit, showing your direct impact on useful product features.

When discussing feature prioritization, emphasize frameworks like the MoSCoW method (Must have, Should have, Could have, Won't have) or the Kano model. Provide concrete examples of how you've used these approaches to balance user needs with business goals effectively.

Give a clear narrative around a situation that required a pivot—including the data that informed your decision, the steps taken to manage the transition, and the ultimate results. This shows your adaptability and strategic thinking.

Outline a process you've used to ensure stakeholder engagement, such as conducting regular updates, utilizing feedback loops, and being transparent about project progress. Mention tools or techniques that helped foster collaboration.

Discuss your familiarity with methodologies like Agile, Lean Startup, or others. Offer insights on how you’ve applied these in past projects, adapting processes to meet team needs while ensuring efficiency and quality.

Share specific scenarios where your use of analytics, customer feedback, or A/B testing led to significant product improvement. Highlight how data was collected, analyzed, and acted upon in your decision-making process.

Mention popular tools like JIRA, Trello, or Productboard and explain how these tools assist in managing tasks, tracking progress, and enhancing team communication, ultimately leading to better product outcomes.

Discuss the balance between speed and quality in product development. Highlight practices such as setting clear KPIs, performing rigorous testing, and incorporating user feedback systematically to maintain high standards while moving quickly.

Talk about leveraging industry research, user interviews, and networking within the industry to accelerate your learning. Share a specific instance where you quickly adapted to a new market and how it influenced your product decisions.

Explain the importance of viewing negative feedback as a learning opportunity. Describe your process for soliciting feedback, how you address concerns, and what steps you take to implement changes while maintaining team motivation.