About the role

Verndale is seeking an experienced Product Manager to work embedded with a client's e-commerce team to enhance the shopping flow.

You should have a passion for creating outstanding customer experiences through innovative solutions. You will partner on driving a large initiative already in progress, helping to influence design solutions, define requirements, oversee development progress, and establish a robust go-live strategy.

This is a hybrid role and requires working onsite in Cupertino 3 days per week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a Product Manager peer to ensure success of the project.
• Facilitate regular meetings with partner teams to quickly problem-solve.
• Achieve all project milestones in a timely manner as established by the project timeline.
• Prioritize team activities and drive resolution of issues across all areas of the project.
• Communicate project status to various partners, up to senior leadership.
• Advise and carry-out risk assessment and mitigation plan as needed.
• Prioritize issues and tasks accounting for multiple tracks of intersecting work.
• Maintain a keen eye for the details while ensuring the overall progress of the project Requirements to be Successful.
• Account for multiple business stakeholders across variety of teams and technical systems, and synthesize features and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience organizing and planning large cross-functional projects
• Ability to manage ambiguity and take initiative
• Experience developing innovative front-end customer experiences
• Clear and thorough documentation of project details and operational plans
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both at the project level and to senior leadership, in a variety of forums
• Ability to learn technical (product) concepts quickly
• Ability to engage operational teams to plan for launch and provide a detailed strategy for ongoing management of the final product
• Excellent analytical reasoning and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working in a constantly evolving environment where ambiguity and short turnaround schedules are the norm
• Successfully deliver the full scope of the project
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education. Technical background is strongly preferred
• Experience in product/project management for a larger internet site a big plus
• Minimum 5 years product management experience, with expertise in leading purchase flow enhancements preferred

Ten Great Reasons to Work at Verndale

1. We are a rapidly growing company that is just as scrappy and entrepreneurial today as when we were founded in 1998.
2. We are relentlessly curious and enthusiastically solve our clients’ complex business problems through technology, data, and design.
3. We foster a culture that enables every person in the organization to do the best work of their career.
4. We offer regular training and professional development to move careers forward.
5. Client and employee satisfaction are our two most important business metrics.
6. We celebrate and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
7. We offer generous paid company holidays, vacation, and paid sick time to every employee starting on day one.
8. We offer top-of-the-line Health Insurance, plus monthly perks customized to meet individual employees’ needs. 
9. We support a healthy work/life balance.
10. We are fully remote enabled and embrace the evolving definition of the workplace

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with applicable law, the salary range provided is Verndale's reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. The actual amount may vary, based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition to salary, Verndale also offers a competitive benefits package.

Verndale is proud of the fun, diverse, and respectful company environment we enjoy on a daily basis. Competitive compensation and comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability and an RRSP savings plan are offered to all salaried, full-time employees. Ample company paid holidays and personal time off make having a work-life balance possible. For some roles, remote work is a definite possibility; we believe in hiring the best and keeping our own happy and motivated.

Verndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Verndale is a digital experience agency dedicated to driving growth by helping businesses create meaningful human connections in an increasingly digital world. With offices in Boston, Montreal, Los Angeles, Quito, and hubs across the Americas, we partner with marketing and technology leaders to deliver personalized web, mobile, and ecommerce solutions that elevate customer experiences. 

At Verndale, we thrive on collaboration and innovation, offering a full range of services that span strategy, design, development, personalization, SEO, analytics, and digital advertising. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, striving to create a climate of respect essential for both individual and company success.

If you're ready to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making an impact and driving growth, we invite you to explore a career at Verndale.