Senior Product Manager

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Product Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of product management experience, with a proven track record of driving successful product initiatives.

Experience with mobile products and generative AI technologies is highly desirable. Familiarity with the political domain is a strong plus.

A key responsibility for this role will be to scale our product to multiple states, ensuring a seamless experience across diverse regions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Product Strategy and Vision : Develop and execute a strategic product roadmap that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives, focusing on enhancing the user experience for our political and lobbying clients.
• Scaling Across States : Lead efforts to scale our product offering to additional states, ensuring that state-specific nuances are effectively integrated into the product.

Work with cross-functional teams to manage and support state-by-state rollouts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within scope.

Act as the main point of contact between stakeholders and the product team.

Mobile Product Development : Lead the development and optimization of mobile products, ensuring seamless user experiences across devices.

Leverage insights from mobile usage to drive product improvements.

• Generative AI Integration : Explore and implement generative AI solutions to enhance our product offerings. Identify opportunities where AI can add value and improve user outcomes.
• User-Centric Design : Deeply understand the needs and pain points of our users, especially those in the political domain.

Translate user insights into actionable product features and enhancements.

• Data-Driven Decision Making : Utilize data and analytics to inform product decisions, track performance, and measure the impact of new features and changes.
• Market Research and Competitive Analysis : Stay informed about industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies.

Use this knowledge to identify new opportunities and threats.

Mentorship and Leadership : Provide guidance and mentorship to junior product managers and other team members. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications :

• Experience : 5+ years of product management experience, with a strong record of leading successful product initiatives.
• Technical Skills : Experience with mobile product development and generative AI technologies is highly desirable.
• Domain Expertise : Familiarity with the political or legislative domain is a significant plus.
• Leadership : Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Communication : Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong understanding of user experience design principles.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate ambiguity.
• Passion for politics and the legislative process.

Why Join Us :

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that is making a meaningful impact in the political space.
• Work with a talented and passionate team.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

About State Affairs :

State Affairs is dedicated to being the trusted, nonpartisan source for all state government activity, serving the needs of government insiders, public officials and citizens alike.

Our mission is to inform and empower our audience with comprehensive news, insights and cutting-edge tools, enabling them to make well-informed decisions.

As the digital townhall for democracy, State Affairs is committed to fostering diversity in every aspect of our work. We believe that diversity is a fundamental strength of the United States and strive to ensure that all voices are represented in our coverage, regardless of political affiliation.

To apply, please submit your resume and any relevant work samples or project links. We look forward to hearing from you and learning more about your passion for Product Management