Senior Product Manager
RooSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Financial Services, Government BenefitsIndustries
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work arrangement for this role?
This is a hybrid individual contributor and managerial role.
What salary or compensation is offered for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key skills required for the Director of Product Management role?
Key skills include strategic vision and execution with data-backed roadmaps and A/B testing, leadership and team building, user and client empathy, cross-functional and technical collaboration, partnership and influence, and execution rigor with experimentation.
What is the company culture like at Propel?
Propel has a passionate team of 100 'Propellers' dedicated to empowering low-income Americans with modern technology to simplify access to government benefits.
What makes a strong candidate for this Director of Product role?
A strong candidate is a visionary, data-driven leader with proven expertise in scaling digital marketplaces, strategic thinking, empathetic leadership, and the ability to build and mentor high-performing product teams.
Propel
Mobile app for managing social benefits
About Propel
Propel focuses on improving access to social welfare resources for low-income Americans through its mobile app, Providers. This app allows users to easily check their EBT balances without needing to call a customer service number, making it more convenient for them to manage their benefits. Additionally, Providers offers personalized deals, such as coupons and resources, to help users save money, as well as job postings that cater to various schedules, from temporary gigs to full-time positions. Propel distinguishes itself from competitors by specifically targeting the needs of low-income individuals who are often neglected by traditional tech solutions. The company's goal is to enhance the user experience of America's safety net and to raise awareness about critical issues like Medicaid churn, ensuring that users can navigate these challenges effectively.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$85.6MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social ImpactIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Generous vacation policy
Unlimited sick days
Medical, dental, & vision coverage
401k with employer match
16 weeks parental leave
New tech tools
Remote first
Risks
Competition from new fintech startups may erode Propel's market share.
Changes in EBT and SNAP policies could affect Providers app functionality.
Reliance on partnerships poses risks if key partners withdraw or change terms.
Differentiation
Propel's Providers app offers instant EBT balance-checking, unlike traditional methods.
Providers app integrates job postings, aiding users in finding suitable employment opportunities.
Propel addresses Medicaid churn, helping users navigate post-pandemic healthcare challenges.
Upsides
Partnership with Papa Murphy's enhances user engagement through tailored offers.
Real-time payment tools integration could improve users' financial health.
Free tax filing services increase user retention and attract new users.
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