Product Manager
About Us:
Smule Inc. is a leading US based company, founded in 2008 and specialized in developing innovative mobile based software solutions. Smule is on a mission to bring the world together through music. Music is much more than listening… it's about creating, sharing, discovering, participating, and connecting with people. With 50 million monthly active users creating over 20 million songs every day, Smule is connecting people all over the world through the joy of making music and transforming the music landscape from one of passive listening to collaborative creative expression and active engagement.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Manager with a strong background in consumer-facing products. The ideal candidate will have expertise in agile and iterative development processes, a deep understanding of customer requirements, and experience working with design teams to craft custom UX experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of Smule's AV and AI pipeline
- Define AV/AI vision and roadmap based on market research, customer insights and business goals
- Work with Data and BI teams to gather and analyze customer requirements to inform product features and enhancements.
- Translate customer insights into actionable product specifications and user stories.
- Oversee iterative development processes, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality product increments.
- Collaborate closely with design teams to create and refine user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) elements.
- Implement and manage (A/B testing) to evaluate design and feature effectiveness.
- Monitor and analyze product performance post-release, gathering feedback and making data-driven improvements.
- Build strong relationships with engineering teams and other stakeholders to foster collaboration and ensure project success.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and make data-driven decisions.
- Report on product performance, user feedback, and progress to senior management.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated Product Management expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, with hands-on experience in implementing AI-driven solutions.
- Proven track record of leading projects where innovative ideas were tested, with an ability to learn from failures and iterate quickly.
- Strong understanding of agile and iterative development methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience in defining customer requirements and working with design teams to deliver custom UX experiences.
- Hands-on experience with A/B Testing and test release iterations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Ability to interpret complex data, generate actionable insights, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
- Experience in UX/UI design principles, or a background in a design discipline that informs product development and user experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Nice to have; basic proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, or integration tasks, with the ability to collaborate with technical teams on development.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement
- Stock Options Plan
- Professional development
- Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible paid time off
- Parental leave
- Work-from-home stipends
Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in San Francisco, CA, and Salt Lake City, UT. We love seeing each other in person! Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs)
Smule is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we evaluate all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us