[Remote] Sr. Product Manager, Ads & Connects (Contract) at Upwork

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Human Resources, Biotechnology, E-commerce, Online MarketplacesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have over 5 years of experience as a Product Manager in high-growth or fast-paced environments. A proven track record of building and executing product roadmaps with cross-functional teams is essential. Strong analytical skills, including proficiency with SQL/Snowflake and Looker, along with the ability to define input/guardrail metrics, are required. Excellent communication skills with availability overlapping U.S. business hours (East Coast minimum) are also necessary. Experience with ad products, two-sided marketplaces, or funnel optimization is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Product Manager will drive marketplace design initiatives related to Ads & Connects in partnership with Growth & Monetization leadership. This role involves defining, prioritizing, and delivering roadmap enhancements with cross-functional partners. Responsibilities include designing, running, and evaluating experiments, and translating insights into strategic product decisions. The individual will track and interpret key metrics to ensure revenue-impacting initiatives are aligned and on schedule. They will also simplify complex product challenges using first-principles thinking, data analysis, and informed intuition, while ensuring cross-team alignment and timely delivery of milestones.

Skills

Product Management

Roadmap Development

Experimentation

Data Analysis

Marketplace Design

Monetization

Agile Methodologies

Upwork

Online platform connecting freelancers and clients

About Upwork

Upwork connects freelancers with clients looking for various services in the gig economy, which focuses on short-term contracts instead of permanent jobs. The platform allows freelancers to create profiles that showcase their skills, while clients can post job listings for specific projects. Freelancers bid on these projects, and clients choose the best candidates based on proposals and reviews. Upwork earns revenue through service fees charged to freelancers based on their earnings, with a tiered structure that rewards long-term client relationships. The platform also offers premium memberships and additional services for enhanced visibility and access to job listings. Upwork provides tools for time tracking, invoicing, and project management, making it easier for both freelancers and clients to manage their work and payments. The goal of Upwork is to facilitate successful project completion by bridging the gap between freelancers and clients.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$143.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Increased competition from Fiverr and Toptal threatens Upwork's market share.

The new Fiverr-style Project Catalog may commoditize services, reducing freelancers' perceived value.

Strategic shifts under new management may not align with current client expectations.

Differentiation

Upwork connects freelancers with clients across diverse industries, enhancing global work opportunities.

The platform offers tools like time tracking and invoicing for efficient project management.

Upwork's tiered fee structure incentivizes long-term client relationships, differentiating it from competitors.

Upsides

Upwork's acquisition of Objective AI enhances its AI capabilities for better talent matching.

The introduction of Featured Jobs increases visibility for job posts, attracting more candidates.

Upwork's recognition as the top job posting site boosts its credibility among employers.

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