In a world where many social apps measure their success by time spent online, Raya is a technology company focused on providing utility. Our iOS only app is a tool for discovery of and access to exciting people, opportunities and recommendations globally. We believe that by marrying great software with a membership based community built around core values of trust, authenticity and creativity, we can provide solutions that have heretofore been impossible.
Raya product managers should have 2+ years working on consumer mobile products. They are hands-on, diligent, and deliver products efficiently, with a focus on quality and an obsession with Raya members' experience. Finally, they believe in Raya’s vision, which is to enrich lives by fostering relationships through quality, in-person interactions.
We offer comprehensive medical and dental coverage, $50 a day meal delivery budget, equity based compensation, a great culture, unlimited vacation, an annual travel stipend, and 12 weeks and paid parental leave. You can see more at the bottom of our careers page: https://careers.rayatheapp.com/
What You'll Do
- Lead the day-to-day operation of one of three product development teams.
- Develop deep, nuanced understanding of our unique product and the expectations of our global community, becoming a subject-matter expert in your team's areas of ownership.
- Partner with business leaders, designers, engineers, and data scientists to ideate, prioritize, plan, and ship impactful features and improvements.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strongly versed in agile methodology and technical ticket writing
- The ability to clearly outline and execute the company’s product vision
- Strong product intuition and ability to motivate and inspire a team
- A team player who can collaborate and build trust with engineers, designers, data science and other cross-functional teammates
- Ability to independently initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
- Communicate concisely and influence outcomes
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience managing a product development roadmap and shipping consumer products
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- Track record of working on products with a high quality bar.
- Experience across the entire product lifecycle including: defining product needs, ideation, prioritization, development, pre/post-launch execution including A/B tests and analysis
- Experience running agile teams and processes
- Experience writing technical documentation
- Strong in projecting timelines and building roadmaps
- A passion for helping people meet using technology
- No task is too big or too small
What We Do
Raya is a private community that fosters quality, real-world connection. We believe that value-driven communities create a strong sense of belonging, inspiring more learning, sharing, and compassion.
Why Work With Us
We’re a mission-driven team that cares deeply about working together to change the digital landscape. Everyone here is encouraged to learn and participate in professional development opportunities - and have some fun too. We regularly have team events, including karaoke, game nights, and hot pot dinners to get to know each other better.