[Remote] Senior Product Manager - Platform Lead at Roo

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Animal Healthcare, Biotechnology, MarketplaceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 6+ years of product management experience, including at least 2 years focused on platform, infrastructure, or developer tooling. Proven ability to define and deliver cross-cutting systems or services adopted by multiple teams is required. Strong technical fluency, skilled prioritization and decision-making in ambiguous environments, and excellent communication skills are essential. Experience using data to inform platform investments and monitor performance, along with a strong ownership mindset, is also necessary. Bonus qualifications include experience in marketplaces, healthcare tech, or scaling products at an early-stage startup.

Responsibilities

The Lead Platform Product Manager will own the strategy and execution for Roo's core systems, tools, and services that power the labor marketplace. Responsibilities include developing and aligning the team around a clear platform strategy, owning and evolving the roadmap for internal platform systems, and identifying and eliminating technical bottlenecks. The role involves collaborating with engineering on build-vs-buy decisions, using metrics to measure impact, partnering with cross-functional teams to enable product innovation, and communicating technical strategy to non-technical stakeholders. Contributing to company-wide product strategy and embedding platform thinking into the company culture is also a key responsibility.

Skills

Platform Strategy

Product Development

Scalability

Reliability

Infrastructure

Marketplace Growth

Zero-to-one Investments

Agile Methodologies

Roo

Job matching platform for veterinary professionals

About Roo

Roo.vet is a job search platform tailored for veterinary professionals, connecting them with animal hospitals and clinics. It allows veterinarians and veterinary technicians to work shifts at various locations, helping them find the right job fit through real-world trials. This approach addresses the challenge of job matching in the veterinary industry, which is growing due to increased pet ownership. Roo.vet also provides resources for relief vets, ensuring they are informed about their responsibilities as independent contractors.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$16.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consulting, HealthcareIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Increased competition could dilute Roo's market share with lower fees or more features.

Leadership transition to a new CEO might disrupt operations or alienate users.

Rising operational costs in San Francisco could impact Roo's profitability.

Differentiation

Roo offers a unique trial-based job matching service for veterinary professionals.

The platform provides resources for relief vets, including tax and legal guidance.

Roo combines job search convenience with real-world job trials for better satisfaction.

Upsides

Roo surpassed 4,000 veterinary professionals and 100,000 employment opportunities by June 2023.

The gig economy's growth aligns with Roo's freelance opportunities for veterinary professionals.

Roo's new funding of $10,999,999 will aid in aggressive expansion and product development.

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