Principal Data Product Manager

About the position

GoFundMe is seeking our next Principal Data Product Manager who believes in the impact of GoFundMe and is passionate about our mission to help people help others. In this role, you will integrate seamlessly into our Data Team and focus on creating meaningful impact for both our clients and our business operations. As a Principal product manager in our data organization, you'll be in charge of establishing the vision, formulating the strategy, and taking ownership of the planning and successful implementation of your data tribe.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic vision and the long-term roadmap to achieve it, ensuring you are working backwards from customers and utilizing data analysis to guide you.
• Create and manage a comprehensive product roadmap, outlining key milestones, features, and release plans, while effectively prioritizing based on customer value and business impact.
• Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers and business leaders to translate technical capabilities into user centric features and experiences, ensuring alignment and efficient execution.
• Be the advocate for our customers (internal and external) and understand the needs of our community to build delightful experiences.
• Articulate the problems you’re solving, the vision you are going after, write crisp and clear requirements and communicate the challenges and constraints to senior management and various stakeholders.
• Use A/B Testing, market research, usability studies, and competitive analysis to drive product decisions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in product management with a focus on data and a proven track record of successfully launching and managing products.
• Proficiency in understanding and working with data, including familiarity with data analytics, data pipelines and a basic understanding of machine learning concepts.
• Experience with conceptualizing complex interrelated applications and system platforms, as well as the ability to communicate those systems to non-technical team members and business partners.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, understand technical constraints, and opportunities, and translating them into product features.
• Proven track record for building, launching and scaling successful products.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with designers, engineers, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communicator with the ability to bring people together to define a common vision and plan for action.
• Ability to work on multiple projects under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent; MBA in a quantitative field or technical degree a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave.
• Flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• Participation in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
• Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
• Make a difference through our volunteering and Gives Back programs.