Web Product Manager

Summary

OpenVPN is seeking a Web Product Manager with a bachelor's degree in software engineering or computer science and several years of experience in the field. The role involves overseeing the web development team, creating and managing a roadmap for the website, leading SCRUM meetings, and acting as a liaison between teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or computer science
• At least 2 years of experience leading software development projects as a product manager or software development manager and cloud-native software architectures
• Excellent knowledge of best practices for Websites of SaaS products
• Understanding of networking and security concepts
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Current or past software development experience in JavaScript frameworks like Next.js and API technologies like GraphQL is a plus
• Prior experience managing a web development team is a plus
• Experience using Jira to manage sprints
• Understanding of UX, UI, and usability
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proactive and can-do attitude, ability to multitask
• Flexible schedule — ability to work across time zones
• Good understanding of website performance metrics

Responsibilities

• Oversee the team's performance
• Oversight of the development process
• Act as a product manager and Scrum master
• Liaison between your team, upper management, and various stakeholders like Marketing and Sales
• Create and manage a roadmap for the website
• Validate business requirements and organize effective feedback cycles
• Document requirements
• Work closely with website Designer(s) to provide development input and check that best practices are being followed
• Lead SCRUM meetings
• Supervise and delegate duties to the development team
• Take ownership of the project and drive the software development process through all stages of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
• Manage the specification, planning, progress, status updates, and delivery of the software product
• Work with DevOps to go live with the developed features
• Promote a culture of quality

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Fully remote work environments
• Generous time off opportunities
• Team trips and special events