Lead Technical Product Manager

As a Lead Technical Product Manager at Nexus, you will drive product development from inception to launch. This includes engaging with users to understand their needs, collaborating with engineering teams for requirement definitions, and ensuring product alignment with market demands. You’ll define key performance indicators to assess product impact and adapt based on user feedback, aiming for continuous improvement across the Nexus ecosystem.

Nexus seeks candidates with over 5 years in product management, preferably with experience in developing consumer and developer-facing products. A solid understanding of technical collaboration is essential, particularly in fast-paced environments. A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field such as Computer Science or Engineering is required, while experience in zero-knowledge cryptography or blockchain is a distinct advantage.

The Lead Technical Product Manager at Nexus plays a crucial role in defining and executing product strategy. They engage in user research to identify pain points and shape product features, actively collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that every product initiative aligns with business goals and user needs. This integral position drives the adoption and integration of products in the wider ecosystem.

In this role, you’ll work on developing cutting-edge projects that leverage cryptography and advanced technology. You will lead initiatives aimed at solving key challenges within the Nexus ecosystem and ensure that products are not only technically sound but also aligned with user and market needs. This could include anything from launching new features to refining existing tools based on user feedback.

Nexus offers a competitive salary along with generous equity compensation to its employees. Additionally, benefits include health insurance for employees and their dependents, daily meals at the San Francisco office, and support for travel to important events and conferences. The company emphasizes diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Highlight your previous roles involving product management, clearly detailing how you've driven product development from idea validation to successful launch. Discuss projects that showcase your ability to collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams.

Share specific methods you employ for user research, such as surveys, interviews, or usability testing, and explain how you translate this research into actionable insights that impact product features and design.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, explaining how you balance stakeholder needs with product vision. Emphasize communication and collaboration techniques that foster alignment on product roadmaps.

Illustrate your experience with a successful product launch, using metrics to demonstrate its impact. Detail your role in the launch process and the key decisions that contributed to its success.

Explain how you establish and track key performance indicators for your products. Discuss your experience with analytics tools and how you leverage data to iterate on products and enhance user experiences.

Discuss strategies you’ve used to build strong partnerships with engineering teams, such as regular syncs, clear documentation, and fostering a culture of open communication, ensuring that product requirements are met effectively.

Share insights on projects where you've guided products from concept to market, explaining the challenges faced and how you overcame them. Highlight your strategic thinking and innovation in tackling product development.

Discuss resources you rely on, such as industry publications, conferences, and networking with others in the field. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and how it informs your product management practices.

Reflect on your passion for problem-solving and creating products that make a real difference in users’ lives. Convey the inspirational aspects of working within cutting-edge technology and how it fuels your work.

Share your understanding of Nexus's vision to build a world supercomputer and drive the Verifiable Internet. Mention how the company’s values resonate with you and express your excitement to contribute to its innovative projects.