We seek a dynamic and experienced Product Manager with a background in early-stage, venture capital-backed startups.
As a Product Manager, you will be crucial in shaping the product strategy, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional user experiences across diverse industries such as social media, educational technology, fintech, and data security.
You will need to be proficient in English to communicate effectively and provide quality support to internal and external clients.
About First Factory:
We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 200+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we continue to thrive and embrace fresh challenges.
Main Responsibilities:
Lead the product management lifecycle from ideation to launch, focusing on scalability, user experience, and business impact.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and execute product initiatives that align with our company's vision and user needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to deliver products that meet both market needs and business objectives.
Drive the use of Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Product Discovery) to streamline product development and foster collaboration.
Apply Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies to enhance efficiency and product delivery.
Stay current with industry trends, ensuring products remain innovative and competitive.
2-3 years in Product Management (or related role) at a venture-backed early-stage startup.
Preferred experience in one or more of the following sectors:
Social Media: Strong product instincts for platform development and passion for social media technology and trends. Experience with SEO/SEM to enhance content visibility is a plus.
Education Technology: Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), content management, and instructional design principles.
Fintech/Data Security: Familiarity with data security protocols (e.g., encryption, PCI, DSS, SOC2), with a background in finance or investment management being advantageous.
Strong familiarity with Atlassian products.
Knowledge of SAFe methodologies.
Expertise in SEO/SEM (for social media) or instructional design principles (for ed-tech).
Understanding of compliance standards (for fintech/data security).
Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
Nice to have:
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.
A passion for technology, product development, and staying on top of industry trends.
Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
Some of our benefits:
Work From Home
We believe in hybrid work. While the office is open five days per week, most employees enjoy working predominantly from home.
Medical & Dental Insurance
First Factory is proud to offer free private medical and dental insurance for our Costa Rican team members.
Time Off
Enjoy your time away from work. Our vacation policy grants extra PTO after 2 years of employment. Our team never misses a national holiday and has their birthday off. Special events are important for you; take time off to attend your graduation, weddings, and more.
Continuous Learning
We want you in for the long term. We hire individuals passionate about learning and offer many tools for professional development and growth. We provide a $500 educational reimbursement so you can reach your learning and professional goals.