Lead Product Manager - Growth

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Product Manager – Growth based in Canada.** Join a remote-first, collaborative product team dedicated to expanding access to knowledge and creating meaningful digital experiences. In this senior role, you will lead user-centric growth initiatives across a global consumer platform, driving acquisition, activation, and early retention across web and mobile. You will shape the product growth strategy, identify new opportunities to reach diverse audiences, and turn user insights into impactful product improvements. Working closely with engineering, design, data science, and product operations, you will lead rapid experimentation and data-informed decision-making. This is an opportunity to influence product direction, collaborate with senior leadership, and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. ### Accountabilities - Own the end-to-end user growth funnel, focusing on acquisition, activation, and early retention across web and mobile experiences. - Develop a deep understanding of user needs, behaviors, and motivations both on and off the platform to create engaging experiences and expand the audience. - Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, data science, and product operations to define, develop, test, and launch high-quality growth initiatives at scale. - Establish clear objectives, success metrics, and guardrails to guide prioritization and evaluate product performance. - Design and manage a high-velocity experimentation program, using quantitative data and qualitative insights to refine experiences and inform the product roadmap. - Navigate ambiguity, complex challenges, and cross-functional dependencies while maintaining momentum and delivering product outcomes. - Monitor industry developments, user behavior, and product trends to identify strategic growth opportunities that support audience expansion and retention. - Communicate product strategy, priorities, and results effectively across teams and with senior leadership. ### Requirements: - At least 5 years of combined experience in Product Management. - Demonstrated success driving growth for consumer-facing products, with measurable results in acquisition, activation, or retention. - Strong analytical skills and experience using quantitative and qualitative data to guide product decisions, evaluate experiments, and scale successful initiatives. - Solid understanding of user research and product design principles, with a track record of translating user insights into effective product experiences. - Excellent communication skills, including the ability to develop clear communication strategies for internal teams, company leadership, users, and other audiences. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage ambiguity, and coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. - Availability for meetings and real-time communication during required coordination hours, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Time. - Preferred: Experience with user-generated content platforms, marketplaces, aggregators, or content-driven consumer products. - Preferred: Experience growing content platforms that rely heavily on SEO, with a strong understanding of organic search as an acquisition channel. - Preferred: A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience. ### Benefits: - **Competitive salary in Canada:** - Toronto and Vancouver: CAD $213,567–$263,644 per year. - Other Canadian locations: CAD $199,329–$246,068 per year. - Equity compensation, with a flexible equity program available in eligible countries that allows a portion of equity compensation to be taken as cash. - Medical, dental, and vision coverage. - Remote work reimbursement. - Paid time off. - Employee assistance programs and additional country-specific benefits. - A remote-first working environment that supports collaboration across locations. - The opportunity to influence product strategy, drive measurable growth, and work with a collaborative, high-performing team. - An inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people who may not meet every preferred qualification.