Senior Product Owner

Summary

Join Discogs as a Senior Product Owner and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our platform. As the primary liaison between our user community, stakeholders, and development team, you will translate user needs and business objectives into a compelling product vision and roadmap. This remote position requires a deep understanding of the music industry and proven experience building engaging digital experiences. You will define "what" needs to be built and contribute to the "why," influencing overall product strategy. Data-driven leadership and a passion for music are essential. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Extensive understanding of user research methodologies and data analysis to inform product decisions
• Proven ability to prioritize complex features/functional platforms and manage product roadmaps and sequential rollouts across user segments and geographies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with and inspire cross-functional teams and foster alignment without reporting responsibility
• Technical knowledge of relevant technologies like APIs, databases, and data/security protocols
• Ability to analyze data and prioritize features based on user impact, business value, and technical feasibility
• Define, revise, and report out to leadership on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and track progress, using data to inform product strategy and tactical decision-making
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university, or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years work experience in a product role
• Project management experience and/or certification
• Ability to effectively present and communicate information to stakeholders and senior management
• Experience using Product Development tools (Atlassian suite preferred--Jira, Figma, Confluence)
• Ability to analyze data from various sources such as analytics tools, reports, and surveys
• Understanding of service-oriented architecture and microservices; APIs; automated testing; continuous deployment
• Thorough understanding of agile principles and iterative processes to release and improve upon feature and product launches

Responsibilities

• Define and champion a compelling product vision for the assigned squad, directly contributing to Discogs' overarching strategic objectives and influencing broader organizational goals. This includes proactively identifying and addressing market opportunities
• Develop a deep understanding of user needs and pain points through a multi-faceted approach encompassing market research, data analytics, competitive analysis, and direct engagement with the Discogs community, translating these insights into actionable product strategies
• Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, design, QA) in translating user needs into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of features and enhancements through iterative development cycles aligned with the product vision. This includes proactively managing dependencies and mitigating risks
• Define and manage a dynamic product roadmap, prioritizing initiatives based on a holistic assessment of user impact, business value, technical feasibility, and strategic alignment. This includes proactively communicating roadmap updates and rationale to stakeholders
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to rigorously track product performance, identifying areas for optimization and leveraging qualitative and quantitative insights to inform product strategy and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain expert-level awareness of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape within the product area, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation, differentiation, and sustainable competitive advantage for Discogs
• Lead the ideation, development, and enhancement of key seller-facing features and functionalities, spanning onboarding, inventory management, product listing, promotions, and account management
• Demonstrate expertise in e-commerce and online marketplace dynamics, with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse needs of individual, small business, and enterprise sellers worldwide
• Successfully balance the needs of a wide range of sellers, from casual hobbyists to high-volume businesses, creating a product roadmap that prioritizes both ease of use and robust functionality
• Integrate compliance requirements into the product roadmap, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations
• Apply knowledge of pricing strategies to empower sellers in optimizing pricing and driving sales of their inventory
• Collaborate efficiently with cross-functional teams like sales, marketing, legal, and customer support to communicate product strategy and address stakeholder concerns

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification - CSPO, Project Management, software development methodologies (Scrum, Agile, Lean, etc.)
• Experience working in online communities and/or ecommerce environments
• Experience utilizing Discogs platform as a user
• Experience with large scale, high traffic websites that operate on a global scale

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: salary, plus performance-related bonus program
• 401(k) with employer match
• 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• 4 weeks paid vacation, increasing based on tenure
• 18 weeks paid leave for birth moms
• 8 weeks paid parental leave, including for adoption
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Annual professional and personal development allowance
• Work from home office set-up and expense allowances
• Flexible work location opportunities
• Employer matching toward charitable contributions