Senior Product Manager, Headless WordPress and Node App Platform

Employment Type: Full time

Position Overview

WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine’s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily.

As the Senior Product Manager for the Headless WordPress and Node App Platform, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, constantly exploring how cutting-edge web, headless CMS, Node.js applications, and cloud-native technologies can revolutionize our business and elevate customer experiences. Your keen insight into market dynamics and your ability to leverage the latest advancements will be instrumental in shaping our product strategy.

We're seeking a meticulous and driven individual who thrives on building and optimizing products for success. You'll be responsible for leading both the tactical execution and the strategic vision of our platform offerings, ensuring they align seamlessly with our business objectives and customer needs.

Moreover, as a natural leader, you'll play a pivotal role in mentoring junior team members across the organization, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Together, we'll build captivating products that redefine the digital experience landscape and drive sustainable growth. If you're ready to make your mark in this dynamic space and lead our team to new heights, apply now and join us on this exhilarating journey.

Are you ready to propel our Headless WordPress and Node App Platform business into the future? If you're passionate about driving growth, seizing emerging opportunities, and staying at the forefront of industry trends, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and prioritization of market opportunities, translating them into a comprehensive and actionable backlog for your product line.
• Innovate and propose new opportunities that align with our business objectives, presenting them to executive leadership for strategic consideration.
• Scout for strategic technical partnerships that can enhance our market position and accelerate time-to-market, fostering collaborations to leverage emerging technologies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the execution of the product line strategy, ensuring alignment with desired outcomes and timely delivery.
• Engage with early adopter customers to drive pilot engagements, gathering feedback and insights to validate product viability and refine market fit.
• Act as the primary authority and advocate for the products and features within your purview, championing their value proposition both internally and externally.
• Continuously expand your domain expertise by staying abreast of industry trends, reading relevant blogs, reports, and other knowledge sources, and contributing your own insights to further our understanding of emerging technologies and their applicability to our business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Analytics, Mathematics, or Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive 7+ years of hands-on experience in the technology industry, with a proven track record in both engineering and Product Management roles.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Headless CMS platforms such as WordPress (Headless), Strapi, Contentful, etc., and Node.js application platforms.
• Proven ability to conc... (Note: The original text was cut off here.)

Company Information

WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine’s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily. Learn more at wpengine.com.