Director of Product at Backstage

Director of Product

• REMOTE
• PRODUCT
• FULL-TIME

At Backstage (www.backstage.com), we’re focused on providing the best career platform to match performing artists and crew with talent seekers in film, television, commercials, branded content, theater, and more worldwide.

Backstage seeks a hands-on Director of Product to join our team. You will own the product roadmap and lead a high-functioning team to drive execution and completion. You will be working closely with senior leadership to determine strategy and set long-term goals, update the company on our product development, and keep our product + engineering vertical running as efficiently as possible. To be successful in this role, you must be equally excited about the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and contribute as you are the planning and management of the strategic roadmap and resource allocation. If collaborating with a passionate team to solve complex problems, drive product success, and be a part of a quickly growing global organization excites you, keep reading!

We are open to qualified remote candidates in North America, South America, and the United Kingdom for this role.

The Gig:

• Guide the Engineering, Data and DevOps engineering teams through the full software development lifecycle from concept to launch, including estimation, dependency management, timeline creation, documentation, and blocker removal
• Work closely with executive stakeholders to strategize and plan roadmap, including resource allocation, budget, and timeline
• Direct team by fostering a collaborative environment, leading project meetings, setting agendas, tracking action items, and documenting key decisions
• Be in the weeds on projects, while also maintaining a high-level view of all projects impacting your teams
• Execute and shepherd projects to completion while maintaining accountability and quality
• Perform methodical research as it pertains to product, utilizing surveys and other tools to direct strategy
• Measure and report upon product and projects success using our existing toolings, such as Amplitude, Looker, Google Analytics, and others
• Serve as the point person for all communication related to your teams and projects, both within the technology team and to the rest of the business
• Mentor cross-functional teammates to level up those around you
• Partner with engineers, business analysts, designers, operational teams, and management to research, ideate, and prioritize projects
• Actively work to make your teams more productive and effective by implementing and iterating on processes
• Build relationships with teams and individuals of varying levels across the company and potentially externally

Requirements:

• 7+ years in a Product Management role, with strong technical acumen (engineering, design, or business intelligence background a plus!)
• 2+ years in a team lead or management position
• B2C experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience setting and executing the product roadmap
• Strong proficiency with qualitative and quantitative research methods and methodologies, including market landscaping and competitor analysis
• Intermediary or better proficiency with SQL
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills that can be tailored to suit a variety of individual personalities and levels of seniority
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including driving consensus and alignment
• Familiarity with multiple software development methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban, and the ability to find the right process and tools for the situation on a case-by-case basis
• Experience with web products and web technologies; SAAS experience a bonus
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience with project and task management software (bonus points for Jira)

Benefits:

• A collaborative environment where you’ll learn about and influence every aspect of the business
• Summer Fridays, happy hours, and access to other local music events
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• The opportunity to work with talented leaders in their disciplines
• A company that works with you to learn, grow, and excel in your career

Backstage is the leading platform in creative talent placement in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Continental Europe. Backstage properties include Backstage, Mandy, and StarNow for hiring actors, models, voiceover artists, and crew; and Sonicbids, for booking musicians — with plans to launch additional verticals organically, through acquisition, and by expanding to new markets across the globe. Nowhere else will you find the same combination of startup energy, trailblazing innovation, and entertainment industry creativity built upon the solid foundation of one of the industry’s most beloved and recognized names.

We are a passionate, agile team that are disrupting the creative talent placement marketplace through product-first design, leading technology, and a proven business model. At the heart of our success and growth are a tight-knit group of hardcore technologists, writers, marketers, and product designers who believe that collaboration creates a better experience for our users. Our team reflects and upholds our mission to level the playing field by presenting opportunities for careers in the arts to creatives from diverse backgrounds in all corners of the world.

We offer benefits including health insurance (vision and dental available), 401K, and tickets/tuition for select conferences/courses.