About Bottle Rocket
Since our inception in 2008, Bottle Rocket has created exceptional digital experiences that drive real business results and exceed customer expectations. We pride ourselves in our proven approach to consistent, quality delivery, backed by a data-first approach to product management. Our services span product strategy, research & insights, CX, design, product development, growth, and data & AI. We are specifically designed to help companies maximize their digital product investments to create predictable, measurable value. Bottle Rocket is part of the WPP worldwide network. To learn more, visit us at bottlerocketstudios.com.
Enough about us, we want to talk about you!
If you're passionate about product management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of Bottle Rocket by leading teams to build innovative products and solutions for market-leading organizations around the world.
We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Manager to lead both the product strategy and product delivery aspects for both net new products and existing products. Bottle Rocket is a digital product agency that works with market-leading organizations across industries. We leverage the power of data to deliver measurable business value and create exceptional digital products for our clients. Some of our current and past clients include (but not limited to):

• Chick-fil-A
• Dunkin'
• Outback Steakhouse
• EchoPark Automotive
• Caesars Entertainment
• Coca-Cola
• Disney

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of product management principles and a diverse background operating at different altitudes in a project setting. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product strategies, prioritize features, and ensure high-quality product solutions that meet the needs of our client's and their users.
What Your Next Opportunity Looks Like
Product Strategy

• Lead discovery exercises to deeply understand and gather information about the business context, technical infrastructure, and end-user of a new or existing product.
• Create a holistic long-term product vision and strategy for a net new or existing product, informed by both business context (goals, challenges, opportunities) and end-user opportunities (pain points, unmet needs, and desires).
• Develop strategic product, initiative, and feature-level recommendations and backed by qualitative, quantitative data, insights, and business cases.
• Synthesize insights and data into opportunity patterns and themes; lead prioritization and alignment; guide the team towards the right solutions for those opportunities.
• Demonstrate experience in translating strategic differentiators into innovative and detailed product requirements.
• Utilize market research, customer data, and competitive analysis to gain deep customer empathy.
• Create, manage, and own the Product Roadmap, ensuring that it's communicated regularly for feedback and alignment

Product Execution
While the Senior Product Manager role is typically more strategic in nature, it is still important that a candidate can flex into some delivery/execution focused areas:

• Lead sessions to identify and capture keybusiness and technical requirements.
• Create documentation (PRD's), artifacts, presentations, etc.
• Break down features into user stories and acceptance criteria
• Manage and prioritize a product backlog
• Lead various sprint ceremonies backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, etc.

Communication & Alignment

• Create and lead presentations as the voice and face of Product Management within the project.
• Lead various key stakeholder focused meetings that show insights, results, and strategic thinking for the product (roadmap reviews, QBR's, etc.)
• Ensure communication within the project team and to the client is clear, concise and on time.
• Translate complexity to clients and internal teams ensuring clarity

Client Engagement

• Partner with our client stakeholders to obtain a keen understanding of business intentions to create an optimal product for their end-users while managing bottom-line success.
• Provide clear expectations to clients on action items and timelines, ensure those expectations are met, and provide calm and confident assistance when expectations are at risk.
• Build strong relationships and trust with client stakeholders: Research anddemonstrate strong knowledge of client business' markets, values, and needs.
• Educate clients on Bottle Rocket processes and best practices related to product management to set expectations and build confidence and trust.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, computer science, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in digital product management
• Experience leading workshops in establishing a vision, roadmap, and measures of success.
• Proven track record for utilizing industry principles and best practices to make data informed decisions.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and product development processes.
• Strong collaborator who can effectively communicate, present, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Delivered B2B or B2C digital native, mobile, and/or web products to market.
• Ability to pull actionable insights from data and analytics.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail
• Experience with Atlassian Software (JIRA, Confluence), Azure DevOps or equivalent agile software management tool

Bonus Points:

• Experience in an agency environment
• Experience with global teams
• Experience with product communication tools such as MIRO, Slack, Teams, Keynote, etc.
• Experience working on products that have millions of monthly active users (MAU)
• Involved in Product Management or Business Analyst networking groups

What's in it for you

• "Work from Wherever Forever"
• Unlimited, self-managed vacation
• Mental Health Days
• Employee Engagement & Monthly Social Events
• Annual Company Hackathon
• Employee Resource Communities
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) Matching

Thinking about applying?
Displaying genuine passion, a desire to learn, and excitement to make a contribution are just as important as work experience. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and seek applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply!
Our people are our greatest strength. Bottle Rocket firmly believes in diversity, inclusion, and racial equality for everyone. We are committed to taking a bold stance against inequality and are asking you to join us. We know we have a lot to learn and a long way to go, but we also know that we are taking steps in the right direction.
Bottle Rocket is registered as an employer in many, but not all, states. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Bottle Rocket is registered, you will not be eligible for employment with us. Visa sponsorship may not be available in certain remote locations or for certain positions.
Bottle Rocket is a strategic partner within the worldwide WPP integrated communications network.
Equal employment opportunity has been and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Bottle Rocket, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship, genetic information, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We are committed to creating and supporting a diverse workforce. In fact, we believe strongly that diversity is one of our best competitive advantages. Whether it's diversity of age, ethnicity, gender, belief systems, or world views, a more diverse group of people will always produce a more robust, creative, and comprehensive solution. We value all Rocketeers' talents equally and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful. None of us is more important than another.