Description

Whimsical is an end-to-end SaaS platform for shaping ideas. Our software enables thousands of customers—from individuals to Fortune 500—to think and collaborate in the new era of distributed work.

We’re now looking for a Lead Product Manager to take part in our efforts to build tools that make online work better.

About The Role

As a product-led company our product managers are essential in driving Whimsical’s success by solving hard problems and delivering value for both our users and the company. You will have direct impact on most parts of the company in close partnership with your cross-functional team (product management, design and engineers) and the management.

Our process is loosely based on ShapeUp. We write a lot, comment, iterate and play (using Whimsical of course ;)) with our pitches. We work in a dual-track process where you as a product manager shape and discover future products while working with your team on delivering features directly to customers. Our product teams are cross-functional teams inspired by Marty Cagan’s two books Inspired and Empowered.

You will be reporting to our VP Product Niklas Stephenson.

Your responsibilities include:

Deliver valuable, viable, usable and feasible products
Own and drive all aspects (including vision) of one or more specific products within Whimsical
Write pitches that highlight why a specific solution will help us achieve your team’s goals (OKR), you will also help other co-workers to do so
Evaluate product initiatives and kill darlings as fast as possible
Excite every co-worker about what we are building
Develop relationships with all types of customers, know what they think, how we fail to help them and what value our products deliver
Deliver products that embody Whimsical’s love for craftsmanship
Underpin all of the above with clear data, facts and strong messaging

Your first quarter at Whimsical

At the end of your first quarter at Whimsical you will:

Feel at home, know the awesome people here and how we work
Have taken an active role in hiring a Product Designer for your team
Understand the core data of your slice of the product and the general core KPIs for Whimsical
Know what makes the users of your product tick, and where we are failing today
Research, write pitches and delivered your first features together with your team
Have taught Niklas (our VP of Product) something he did not know about product management

About You

We’re looking for someone with proven track record of product management in rapidly growing SaaS companies.

Demonstrated understanding of the techniques and methods of modern product discovery and product delivery
5 years experience working on technology-powered products as either a product manager, product designer, engineer, data analyst, data scientist, or user researcher
Proven ability to engage with engineers, designers, and company leaders in a constructive and collaborative relationship
Deep appreciation for design and craftsmanship, you care about what we build and how we build it
Comfortable with the fast-paced, ambiguous environment of a start-up
Based in North America

What We Offer

100% Remote: We’re spread from California to Latvia and we’ve got you covered if you prefer to work from a coworking space.
Salary: Annual salary starting at $167,847
Equity: starting at 0.5%
Vacation: 4 weeks of paid time off each year
Parental Leave: 4 weeks paid by the company
Equipment: We provide all the tech you need to work successfully.
Summits: We try to bring everyone together at least twice a year when possible
Pension: 401k with 6% company matching
Health Insurance: Paid by the company for you and dependents

You can read more about how we think about compensation on our blog.

About Whimsical

Whimsical was founded in 2017 by Kaspars Dancis and Steve Schoeffel to help teams be more effective in the distributed and fully digital work environment.

Whimsical’s product is expressive, fast, and delightful. We believe that software should spark joy, not dread.

We are a remote-first company and big proponents of remote work because it democratizes opportunities for people everywhere.

Our operating philosophy is based on a set of core principles, such as:

Sustainability: We don’t believe in growth at all costs. Growth is a fundamental part of a healthy existence but we want it to be in balance with sustainability and bounded by ethical behaviour. We strive to work calm, 40-hour workweeks. Whimsical is also committed to doing our part towards a sustainable future for the planet.

Craftsmanship: We care deeply about our work. We are specialists, eager learners, and persistent in our pursuit of quality work. We’re patient and committed because building great things takes time.

Long-term focus: We’re building Whimsical for the long haul, not a quick exit. We avoid shortcuts and consider every key decision from a 10+ year perspective.

Partnership Mindset: We’ve built the company around the idea that everybody who joins us should feel like they are partners in the business. Time is precious and we want Whimsical to be the place where people invest their time rather than sell it. Our equity offers are 100% transparent and above the market average. We also pay everyone at the same level the same salary, no matter where they live.

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Salary and compensation

No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on previous jobs related to . $160,000 — $210,000/year