[Remote] Group Manager, Product (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Weedmaps is a global leader in the cannabis industry, dedicated to transparency, education, and community. The Group Product Manager will lead a team to oversee the Core Marketplace, focusing on innovation in user experience and balancing monetization with consumer needs.ResponsibilitiesOwn the Marketplace Roadmap: Lead the strategic vision and execution for the Core Marketplace pillar, specifically driving innovation in Search, Discovery, Product Recommendations, and overall Site UXBalance the Ecosystem: Masterfully manage the critical trade-offs between monetization (Ad Units) and consumer experience, ensuring revenue goals are met without compromising user retention or journey fluidityScale the Team: Manage, mentor, and grow a team of Product Managers, establishing high standards for product specs, data rigor, and career developmentDrive Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner deeply with Engineering, Design, and Data Science leadership to ensure technical feasibility, design excellence, and algorithmic accuracyTranslate Strategy to Revenue: Work closely with Sales and Marketing to define business cases and go-to-market strategies that turn marketplace capabilities into tangible business resultsObsess Over the User & Industry: Maintain a deep understanding of the cannabis consumer and the competitive landscape to stay ahead of mobile commerce and e-commerce trendsData-Driven Decision Making: Utilize quantitative research, UI/UX studies, and marketplace analytics to identify growth opportunities and refine the 'find-to-order' conversion funnelRigorous Communication: Ensure all product initiatives have a clear 'why' by overseeing the documentation of thorough PRDs, business rationales, and success metricsBuild & Retain Talent: Lead the recruitment and onboarding of high-performing Product Managers; develop a talent pipeline that supports the future growth of the pillarPerformance Excellence: Establish and leverage clear KPIs to measure team impact; provide consistent, actionable feedback and comprehensive performance reviewsCultivate a 'Product First' Culture: Champion a culture of continuous learning and accountability; proactively identify and remove organizational roadblocksTechnical & Tooling Mastery: Ensure all direct reports are highly proficient in our product stack – including self-service analytics, feature rollout/experimentation, and agile project managementMatrix Leadership: Teach and model effective stakeholder management, helping your PMs navigate complex relationships with Engineering, Sales, and Design in a matrixed environmentSkillsBachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience8+ years of product management experience with a focus on high-traffic marketplaces; including 2+ years of direct people managementDeep experience in at least two of the following: E-commerce, AdTech/Monetization, or Search/Discovery platformsDemonstrated success working closely with Engineering and Data Science teams to build alignment on complex technical roadmapsExperience developing and refining sophisticated KPIs to measure team performance, product health, and business impactA track record of successfully balancing monetization (Ad units) with high-quality consumer experiences (Discovery/UX)A natural curiosity for the Cannabis economy and its unique regulatory and UX challengesExceptional ability to translate customer pain points into elegant product solutions that drive both user delight and revenuePersuasive written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex marketplace dynamics into clear narratives for executive stakeholdersBenefitsPhysical Health (Medical, Dental & Vision)100% employer-paid premium for employeesUp to 80% coverage for dependentsCompany HSA contribution with the High Deductible Health Plan401(k) Retirement Plan (employer will match contribution up to 3.5% of employee contribution)Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance optionsSupplemental, voluntary benefitsStudent Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings with a monthly company contributionFSA (Medical, Dependent, Transit and Parking)Voluntary Life and AD&D InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceShort- and Long-term Disability InsurancePet InsuranceIdentity theft protectionLegal access to a network of attorneysPTO, paid sick leave, and company holidays (including a 2026 holiday shutdown)Paid parental leaveCompany OverviewWeedmaps is the world's first marijuana technology and media brand. It is a sub-organization of Weedmaps. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://weedmaps.com.