Product Manager

As a Product Manager at Rapsodo, you will analyze customer behaviors, compile research to identify improvement opportunities, and leverage market insights to define product vision and roadmaps. Your role is crucial in enhancing product experiences and collaborating with cross-functional teams to launch new products and features that resonate with our customers.

To qualify for the Product Manager role at Rapsodo, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, with an MBA preferred. Additionally, 3-5 years of experience in product management, especially with a focus on software products, is essential. A proven track record of achieving strategic goals in fast-paced environments and exceptional problem-solving skills are key attributes we seek.

The Product Manager at Rapsodo plays a vital role in understanding and addressing customer needs throughout the product life cycle. By analyzing customer behavior and conducting extensive market research, you'll be instrumental in creating products that not only meet but exceed customer expectations, driving ongoing engagement and satisfaction.

At Rapsodo, a Product Manager collaborates extensively with marketing, global business units, and development teams, both domestically and internationally. This cross-functional approach ensures that product launches are successful and that all aspects of product performance and innovation are aligned with company goals.

The work culture for a Product Manager at Rapsodo is one of innovation, collaboration, and a deep passion for sports technology. We value creativity and a ‘can-do’ attitude, encouraging team members to roll up their sleeves and work together to meet objectives while continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in sports tech.

In your response, highlight your specific experience in product management, particularly any roles involving software products. Discuss how your previous roles have prepared you for the challenges at Rapsodo, and give examples of strategic goals you've achieved in innovative environments.

Highlight your analytical approach. Discuss methods like customer feedback analysis, market trends, and data metrics that inform your prioritization process. Emphasize the importance of aligning product features with customer needs and business objectives.

Discuss your approach to building relationships with teammates across departments. Mention techniques such as regular communication, joint brainstorming sessions, and using collaborative tools to ensure alignment and foster teamwork in achieving product goals.

Share your methods for gathering market insights, which may include surveys, interviews, competitive analysis, and monitoring industry trends. Discuss how you synthesize this information into strategic recommendations that drive product development.

Use a specific example where market feedback or unexpected challenges required you to alter your original product strategy. Discuss what prompted the pivot, the steps you took, and the lessons learned moving forward, focusing on adaptability and customer-centricity.

Talk about the importance of aligning the roadmap with company strategic goals while considering customer needs, timing for product releases, resource allocation, and potential risks. Emphasize the iterative nature of roadmaps, allowing for adjustments based on market feedback.

Discuss the key performance indicators (KPIs) you track, such as customer feedback metrics, user engagement, and sales performance. Share how you use these metrics to assess whether the product met its objectives and how you share results with stakeholders.

Emphasize the centrality of customer feedback in your work, detailing how you gather, analyze, and incorporate insights into product iterations and new developments to ensure alignment with customer expectations.

Share a specific challenge that required critical thinking and strategic decision-making. Discuss the factors you evaluated and how you arrived at a solution that balanced customer needs with business objectives.

Convey your passion for sports technology and your alignment with Rapsodo’s mission. Discuss how your values resonate with the company’s goals, and highlight your excitement about contributing to products that empower athletes.