Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in product management, particularly with direct-to-consumer products., Strong leadership skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams., Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially in a remote work environment., Proficiency with agile product development tools such as Jira and Figma..

Key responsibilities:

Own and manage all phases of the product lifecycle from discovery to delivery.

Prioritize and manage multiple projects ensuring alignment with business goals.

Collaborate with Engineering and Product Design to define requirements and ensure a seamless user experience.

Track product performance and implement improvements based on user feedback.

Job description

At Yardzen, we believe people are at their best when they’re outside.

Our mission is simple: help people envision the outdoor spaces of their dreams, entirely online, and connect them with trusted local contractors to bring those designs to life. Since our launch in 2018, we’ve empowered thousands of homeowners to transform their outdoor spaces, make sustainable choices, enhance property value, and enjoy life outdoors.

We’re transforming the $200 billion outdoor renovation industry with AI, data, and technology—offering a modern, seamless, and transparent design-build experience. Recognized as a Fast Company Most Innovative Company and named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Places to Work, our work has been featured in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Sunset Magazine, House Beautiful, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. And we’re just getting started.

Yardzen is seeking a seasoned Senior Product Manager to elevate our platform and drive innovation across the customer journey. You’ll lead the development and iteration of features that enhance customer engagement, streamline internal workflows, and generate measurable business impact. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role working closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Data, and Operations. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of the platform and will have regular exposure to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and manage all phases of the product lifecycle—from discovery to delivery to optimization

Prioritize and manage multiple projects across various stages, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder needs

Independently oversee day-to-day product tasks and responsibilities

Partner with the Head of Product to manage Engineering team activities and workflowCollaborate with Engineering to scope, define MVPs, document requirements, write JIRA tickets, and test in staging/production environments

Work with Product Design to translate requirements into approved, development-ready designs

Facilitate agile product ceremonies, including standups, planning, retrospectives, and team breakouts

Drive cross-functional alignment and communication across Marketing, Engineering, Data, and Operations

Ensure a seamless and cohesive user experience across platforms

Align closely with Marketing to ensure consistent product positioning and messagingServe as the customer advocate by conducting product market research, analyzing competitors, and gathering user insights to identify product opportunities

Track product performance, analyze data, and implement iterative improvements based on user feedback

Design and execute A/B tests and other experiments to increase conversion and optimize key performance metrics

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on direct-to-consumer (D2C) products

Experience managing AI- or data-driven product features is a plus

Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in a remote work environment

Strategic and analytical thinker with a customer-first mindset

Proficiency with agile product development and tools such as Jira, Figma, Maze, usertesting.com, userfeeling.com, LogRocket, DataDog, and Split.io

In addition:

Are passionate about outdoor living and beautiful, functional spaces

Enjoy the fast-paced, ever-evolving nature of startups

Embrace ambiguity and lead with a growth mindset

What we offer:

Remote work, always: We're a remote-first company

Full coverage for you: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive compensation: Salary that matches your skills and experience

Support for growing families: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave

Monthly perks: Wellness, cell phone, and internet stipends to keep you connected and cared for

At Yardzen, we’re committed to creating a space where our employees can bring their full selves to work and have equal opportunities to succeed. We are looking for people that will add to our culture, not just fit in. So regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, origin, ability, age, or veteran status, if joining this mission speaks to you, we encourage you to apply!

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the application or the recruiting process, please contact us at recruiting@yardzen.com.

Yardzen is registered as an employer in many, but not all, states. If you are not located in a state where Yardzen is registered, you will not be eligible for employment.

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