YOURIKA (your-eek-ah) is a Toronto/Waterloo corridor start-up that is transforming the way we learn through its proprietary AI platform. We have a bold and ambitious vision to help the world learn more and are building a team of intelligent, driven and passionate trail-blazers that are aligned with the vision and our core values.
We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to help create the product strategy that supports the vision and deliver the roadmap. You are the perfect person to lead our product if you are:
- a collaborative and values-based leader who can work across all business functions
- curious and excited by working with some of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence
- passionate about playing an integral role in creating the next generation of learning products
- a doer that is just as excited about rolling up your sleeves as you are about setting the vision
- an entrepreneur at heart – even if you haven’t started your own company
Role and Responsibilities
- Own the planning and execution of the product roadmap
- Work cross-functionally with dynamic and passionate teams, including engineering to sustain, build and scale a rapidly growing software product
- Move rapidly in an ever-changing environment while balancing multiple priorities
- Work with customers and all customer-facing organizations to plan and prioritize features and product iterations
- Support and assist with the strategy and planning for the entire product lifecycle
- Build relationships of empathy, trust, and respect with team members and our customers and partners
- Inspire and lead future team members to live and breathe the company vision
- Integrate usability studies, research, and market analysis into product requirements to enhance customer satisfaction
- Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of products
- Maximize efficiency in a fast-moving environment where creative solutions are appreciated
- Understand the value of data in creating world-class experiences
More About You
- Strong work ethic with uncompromising integrity
- Deep passion for working on a mission-driven product that is designed to solve a very real problem
- Experience working with B2B2C product, additional preference for independent experience in B2B and B2C
- Experience working on mobile, chat, messaging, or gaming products is a big plus
- Experience working with Agile methodologies, Jira and Confluence (if those are your tools)
- 7+ years’ experience in Product Management
- Ability to work in an ambiguous, rapidly changing environment.
- Experience in start-ups is a big plus
- Comfort in ambiguity, but strive to create clarity for others
- You are a responsible adult. You estimate work, commit and deliver on deadlines and are vocal when risk arises
- Self-starter – we don’t have the time or desire to micro-manage. You will take initiative, be proactive, set and drive toward goals
Benefits of Joining Our Team
- A unique opportunity to use your skills to help build a “once in a lifetime” company and the gratification that you will have a profound and positive impact on the lives of others
- Competitive salary with equity incentive
- An entrepreneurial culture that focuses on its people