Senior Product Manager - WeatherBug

A bit about us

WeatherBug, a division of GroundTruth, empowers people to plan their day thanks to hyperlocal weather forecasts. With 10+ million monthly users, our app and website are favorites on the App Store and Google Play Store. We use a vast network of weather observations and innovative technology to give you real-time forecasts, alerts, and insights. Our team is passionate about enhancing user experiences and always looks for new ways to use weather data to make a difference. Join us at WeatherBug and help people stay informed and prepared for whatever the weather brings. Let's make it happen together!

Learn more: www.weatherbug.com 

At GroundTruth, we believe that innovative technology starts with the best talent and we have been ranked one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 & 2023). Learn more about the perks of joining our team here.

A bit about you

With over 5 years of product management experience and a background in atmospheric sciences, you bring a unique blend of skills to drive development of consumer-oriented mobile and web products. You excel in data-driven decision-making, thrive in agile environments, and are eager to experiment and take calculated risks. 

You will:

• Drive Product Roadmap: Collaborate with Product Managers and Senior Leadership to define, develop, and launch our mobile app across various devices, ensuring alignment with company goals and user needs
• Market and User Understanding: Conduct comprehensive research to deeply understand markets, competition, and user requirements, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data
• Enhance User Engagement: Improve existing features and capabilities, with a focus on User Experience (UX), to boost daily user engagement and app usage duration
• User-Centric Approach: Proactively research user interactions to develop optimal experiences, advocating for user needs at every stage
• Market Trends and Innovation: Stay updated on market trends to identify opportunities for product innovation and continuous improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work effectively with engineering, design, marketing, and business development teams to execute the product vision
• Enable Development Team: Provide clear direction, support, and resources to enable the development team to execute initiatives effectively
• Other Duties: Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

You have/are:

This is our ideal wish list, but most people don’t check every box on every job  description. So, if you meet most of the criteria below and are excited about the opportunity, and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

• Educational and Professional Experience: Possess a 4-year degree with 5+ years in product management, or demonstrate 8+ years of relevant experience
• Technical Background: Expertise in atmospheric sciences, able to engage in detailed discussions with engineers and meteorologists about complex weather systems. 
• Agile Experience: Experienced in working within an agile development environment. 

• Product Launch Focus: Experienced in launching consumer-oriented features or products
• Data-Driven Decision Maker: Proficient in analyzing data to drive product decisions
• Analytical Skills: Skilled in deriving insights from data and using metrics for decision-making
• Self-Starter Mentality: Proactive problem solver who follows up on commitments and collaborates effectively in a team
• Experimental and Risk-Tolerant: Willing to experiment, take calculated risks, and adapt quickly
• A team player who collaborates and shares with fellow product managers
• Detail-oriented–-the little things matter
• Organized with demonstrated ability to prioritize and deliver timely work
• Self-sufficient and not afraid to take the lead and manage tasks independently
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Respectful–-we treat each other with respect and assume the best of one another
• Not afraid to have fun!

What we offer

At GroundTruth, we want our employees to be comfortable with their benefits so they can focus on doing the work they love

• Remote-first philosophy, subject to each manager’s discretion depending on the needs of the role
• Flexible vacation
• Daily lunch credit when working in-office
• Fully stocked snacks and beverages
• 401(k) employer match
• Fully-paid medical premiums for employees
• Generous parental leave
• Active DEIB Committee with regular initiatives
• Inclusion Academy seminars
• Wellness and gym reimbursement
• Family and pet expense reimbursement
• Education and coaching reimbursement program
• Option for mobile phone reimbursement or separate company phone
• Equity analysis to ensure fair pay

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable federal, state and/or local laws. If you need reasonable accommodations in the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, inclusion and equity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.