Overview

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Toptal: Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on-demand. With team members based around the globe, Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce. We take the best elements of virtual teams and combine them with a support structure that encourages innovation, social interaction, and fun. We see no borders, move at a fast pace, and are never afraid to break the mold.

Job Summary: Our Product team builds and scales Toptal’s platform and products, working closely with our Operations and Engineering teams to support the organization’s growth. We embrace a data-focused approach to ensure each initiative on our product roadmap delivers a meaningful impact on our business and users. Our innovative technology platform enables us to deliver on-demand talent, without losing a human touch.

Are you a customer-centric Senior Product Manager with a proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results in a fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a self-starting Product Manager to drive innovation at Toptal by expanding the breadth and depth of our product and service offering. This is a remote position. We do not offer visa sponsorship or assistance. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead all aspects of an established agile team, including backlog grooming, triage and prioritization, and cross-functional coordination.
• Define the scope of new product features and ongoing feature improvements.
• Write and prioritize user stories and define acceptance criteria.
• Establish and maintain credibility with internal and external partners.
• Break down complex problems and use data and analytics, combined with user research, to inform product direction.
• Track progress, assess risks, coordinate delivery, and communicate contingency and mitigation plans.
• Run ad-hoc research and business analyses to assess opportunities and risks.
• Identify and solve complex product challenges aligned with short-term goals and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Apply system-analyst techniques and determine hardware, software, or systems functional specifications through user consultations.

In-Week/Month Milestones

• In the first week: onboard, study the Toptal product suite, and become acquainted with your product area and goals.
• In the first month: collaborate with cross-functional teams to organize the roadmap and backlog and partner with development.
• In the first three months: fully support a product category, complete quarterly planning and OKRs, launch features with high business impact, and own a development team.
• In the first six months: discover new product opportunities, develop repeatable delivery models, and refine roadmaps and processes to align with business goals.
• In the first year: deliver roadmap priorities, build impactful products on time, and scale the team to meet growing needs.

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of proven software product management experience.
• Ability to manage the full product lifecycle from discovery to execution.
• Proven track record of independently owning major product initiatives from discovery through launch and iteration.
• Experience launching mobile, desktop, and web applications across the full lifecycle is a plus.
• Knowledge of AI product development processes and experience designing AI-powered features that improve engagement and business outcomes.
• Experience building intelligent workflows by connecting systems and automation tools at scale.
• Experience with third-party system integrations is a plus.
• Comfortable analyzing data with SQL or spreadsheets and conducting user research.
• Strong data-driven decision-making skills with diverse tools and methodologies.
• Ability to craft solutions through data and a customer-centric approach.
• Ability to build wireframes and mockups with a focus on simplicity.
• Meticulous with a high bar for quality in user stories, designs, technical approaches, and testing before release.
• Humility, willingness to learn, and readiness to contribute to goals.
• Experience with agile methodologies and globally distributed teams in a fast-paced company.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment and handle diverse challenges and deadlines.
• You are a world-class individual contributor who leads by doing, directly with users, data, and your team.

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