Berkeley Research Group

Junior Product Manager

Berkeley Research Group$90K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably startups.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in technology and product development.
  • Strong ability to translate customer insights into actionable product features.
  • Proficient in using user data and analytics to shape product strategies.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a product roadmap with adaptability to customer feedback.
  • Excellent communication skills for influencing various organizational levels.
  • Familiarity with project management tools like Jira or Confluence.

Responsibilities

  • Own product execution for your area and influence cross-functional partners.
  • Collaborate with partners to understand customer needs and validate solutions.
  • Manage the product roadmap, prioritizing features based on market dynamics.
  • Partner with engineering to ensure clear user stories and priorities.
  • Facilitate agile ceremonies including planning and retrospectives.
  • Drive product launch operations with effective release planning and documentation.
  • Define success metrics, using insights to guide product decisions.

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic startup environment with opportunities for growth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering and design.
  • Gain experience managing a diverse array of product initiatives.
  • Be involved in the entire product lifecycle from vision to delivery.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Junior Product Manager to manage a defined area of our product and drive impact through delivery. This role is responsible for setting product priorities, deeply understanding different customer segments, and working cross-functionally to build products that solve real problems and scale with the business. This role will report into a Senior Product Manager, and you will partner closely with engineering, design, client teams, and leadership to execute effectively, and improve product outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Own product execution for a defined area of the product, clearly articulating direction and influencing cross-functional partners to align and deliver. • Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to understand various customer segments, validate solutions, and build products that scale. • Own and manage the product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer impact, business goals, and market dynamics. • Partner with engineering leads to ensure teams have well-defined stories, acceptance criteria, and priorities. • Manage and facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. • Drive product launch operations for your area, including release planning, product documentation, communication, adoption, and iteration. • Lead change management for product initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to plan, communicate, and support successful adoption and governance of new features. • Define and track success metrics, using data and insights to inform decisions and tradeoffs. • Operate with autonomy in an ambiguous environment, using judgment, intuition, and feedback loops to drive results. Qualifications • Experience working in startups or fast-paced environments, with a track record of driving meaningful growth for B2B products. • Experience leading cross-functional sprint teams comprised of design, engineering, and QA. • Experience with product lifecycle, including strategic visioning, discovery, and delivery. • Strong customer-centric mindset with the ability to translate customer insights into actionable product features and enhancements. • Demonstrated experience using user insights, data, and analytics to inform product decisions, and translate the outcomes into a product roadmap. • An instinct for creating simple, intuitive user experiences that solve complex problems. • Experience in owning and managing a product roadmap, iterating based on customer needs and business outcomes. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization. Requirements • 1-3 years total experience. Product management experience is plus but not required. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent. • Experience managing cross-functional, technology-enabled initiatives. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Experience with change management and system rollouts. • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar. • Ability to drive clarity in ambiguous environments and balance competing priorities. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders from individual contributors to senior leaders. Candidate must be able to submit verification of their legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship. Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000

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