Summary:
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to help drive the evolution of the core Surfline user experience across all of our platforms (iOS, Android, Web) and subscription tiers. Your squad has two main goals: help surfers check ocean conditions using cameras and sensors, and help them track their ocean activities to improve their performance and build community with fellow surfers. In practice, this means working with computer vision and AI technology to build useful products on top of our global camera network, creating new ways to track and relive surf sessions using smart watches, and providing surfers with engaging stats, video, and social experiences.
You’ll be responsible for driving the vision and execution of a core product squad’s roadmap from discovery to launch. Your mission is to create impact for our customers and for the business. You’ll report to the Group Product Manager and will work with an exceptional cross-functional group of engineers, designers, data scientists and operations people to set product direction that delivers on company strategy.
We’re looking for an experienced product manager who has successfully launched and grown consumer products, displays a high degree of ownership and a proven ability to balance technical and business constraints on the way to driving impact. You may have experience with camera and computer vision based products or activity tracking apps. Understanding surfing and water sports is desired but not required - we know the best PMs can build empathy for any customer segment.
Under Surfline’s “Work from Anywhere” policy, this position may be performed on a full-time remote basis from a variety of locations in the US. You will work with teams in time zones ranging from GMT (United Kingdom) to PST (California). Candidates should be based in the US, with a preference for candidates in the EST time zone.
What You'll Do:
- Drive product roadmap - both vision and execution - for one of our core product squads.
- Lead and motivate a team of engineers and other cross-functional representatives.
- Build best-in-class product experiences, taking into account the latest technology and UX patterns and Surfline’s vision and strategy.
- Incorporate data, research, and market analysis to inform product strategies and roadmaps.
- Use your strong leadership, organizational, and execution skills to drive impact.
- Measure and track impact by defining KPIs for your squad and your product roadmap.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience: Product experience: 6+ years of PM experience with significant user-facing product experience, ideally in B2C apps.
- Problem solving: You have an ability to quickly and systematically break down complex problems into insights and next steps, drawing on both qualitative and quantitative insights you’ve gathered.
- Communication: You’re a crisp communicator who can easily move between technical, strategic, and execution focused conversations, both verbally and written.
- Ownership mindset: You have an ownership mindset and will roll up your sleeves to make sure your team is successful.
- Leadership: You know how to motivate engineers, designers, and stakeholders to achieve a common goal.
- Mobile expertise: You’ve overseen or built mobile experiences from scratch and know the ins and outs of building world-class products on iOS and Android.
- Team-first: You bring a team-first mentality and a knack for working well with a wide range of people.
You May Also Have:
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Segment, Amplitude, Braze, Wordpress, Zendesk and Stripe.
- Experience building products that use computer vision-AI technology, camera expertise and-or activity tracking experience.
- Passion for ocean-going activities, ideally surfing.
Compensation and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is: $130,000 - $160,000. In accordance with applicable state laws, the range provided is Surfline's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. In addition, Surfline offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including 100% company-paid healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), a 401(k) plan and match, 'Use What You Need' PTO and more.
About Surfline Wavetrak:
Millions of people around the world depend on Surfline Wavetrak’s products to enrich their experiences in and around the ocean. Since 1985, our company has connected people with the ocean. Starting with surfers and expanding to offshore cruisers, anglers and a myriad of other ocean enthusiasts, we’ve made it our mission to deliver peak maritime experiences. We provide those who work and play in the ocean with all the advanced tools, personalized insights and immersive content to make their lives better -- supplying them with the information they need to make smarter decisions, seek out new experiences and gain valuable knowledge.
We are dedicated to bringing people together across the globe, and we champion and encourage those who bring different perspectives, ideas, and creativity. At Surfline Wavetrak, we recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, and any other protected status.
Top Skills
What We Do
Since 1985, Surfline\Wavetrak, Inc. has connected people with the ocean. Starting with surfers and since expanding to offshore cruisers, anglers and a myriad of other ocean-goers, we're constantly seeking out ways to deliver the peak ocean experience to our global audience.
Our brands serve a wide swath of ocean-goers. Surfline is the leading surf report, forecast and media product, used by millions of surfers worldwide to connect with their passion - surfing. Buoyweather serves offshore cruisers, anglers, kite surfers and many other open ocean enthusiasts via a multi-faceted suite of marine weather charts and forecasts that help you to stay safe out on the water. FishTrack specifically targets offshore anglers, providing all of the oceanographic overlays and data you need to find and catch more fish.
Our core values are reflective of our balanced culture, a fine line between growth-oriented focus and a laidback beach lifestyle. They are: Bring Your Passion, Keep It Personal, Be Humble, Set Your Line and Push Our Limits. We lean on our values as a guiding light for all of our decisions, from strategic planning to the way we clean up after ourselves in the office kitchen (well, usually).
Ultimately, we help people to enjoy the ocean. We believe this purpose has the power to bring joy to human beings all over the world, and we embrace the opportunity to deliver on that cause.