Senior Product Manager, Mobile Apps (Contract)

About the Role

As a Senior Product Manager, you will work closely with engineers, designers, community members, and other product managers to deliver on the reader strategy, with a focus on improving the experience of committed app users. This role will report to the Lead Product Manager, Mobile Apps, and requires availability for critical meetings and synchronous work between 14:00-19:00 UTC.

What You Will Do

• Lead the product development process to refine, develop, and deliver features that deepen app retention, support the Active→Contributor funnel, and sustain app donors, within the guardrails of OKRs and strategic direction.
• Collaborate with fellow apps product managers to stay aligned on higher-level strategic priorities, identify, and execute the direction of the apps team.
• Work with other apps product managers to discover and define new opportunities to set future Key Results.
• Produce and update community-facing documentation.
• Set priorities for a cross-functional product team including a designer, engineering manager, software engineers, QA engineer, data analyst, and community relations specialist.
• Experiment, release, and iterate intentionally to provide incremental value rapidly and validate hypotheses.
• Use quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate impact.
• Lead the team in making data-driven decisions and drive the product roadmap forward.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager.
• 3+ years of experience managing user-facing products in a mobile-first environment, working on Android or iOS applications.
• Demonstrated success in launching new features in large-scale consumer apps.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Success in making decisions in fast-changing and ambiguous situations.
• Experience working in an agile or iterative software development environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong listening skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate plans and results to stakeholders and collaborators verbally and in written form.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant work experience.
• A desire to make meaningful contributions to knowledge equity, free culture, and open access.

Nice to Have

• Experience with a two-sided platform or marketplace product.
• Experience with personalization features.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools.

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to work with a global community dedicated to free knowledge.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and remote work arrangements.
• Access to a global network of professionals in the tech and digital marketing industries.
• Contribution to a mission-driven organization.

• Tip: Showcase your experience in managing mobile applications and working in cross-functional teams to stand out in your application.
• Familiarize yourself with Wikimedia's projects and values to demonstrate your commitment to the organization's mission.
• Prepare to discuss your approach to product development, including how you prioritize features and make data-driven decisions.
• Highlight any experience you have with agile software development methodologies and your ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Be ready to provide specific examples of successful product launches and your role in them, focusing on the impact on user retention and growth.
• Ensure your resume and cover letter are tailored to the role, emphasizing relevant skills and experiences.
• Research the current trends in mobile app development and be prepared to discuss how you stay updated with the latest technologies and methodologies.