Product Manager

About the company Our client is a fast-growing technology company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Join as the first dedicated product hire, taking over hands-on product design and delivery work from company leadership. You will set priorities, build quick prototypes, write clear specifications and use data to guide decisions, while serving as a thought partner to leadership on product direction. What you'll do - Own the product plan, converting user input, analytics and business goals into priorities the team can rally behind. - Draft concise, precise specifications that let engineers start building without extra meetings. - Create interactive prototypes with AI tools to test ideas before engineering effort is committed. - Analyze usage data to understand customer behavior and inform decisions. - Lead releases from start to finish, assess the results and determine next steps. - Work with commercial colleagues so insights from the field shape what is built. - Help oversee the product and engineering teams alongside leadership. - Contribute to establishing and growing the product function. Requirements What we're looking for - At least 2 years of product management experience, with early-stage, marketplace or B2B software settings a plus; former founders and engineers who moved into product are welcome. - A track record of delivering working software to users and demonstrating the measurable impact it had. - Ability to prototype independently without waiting on a designer. - Clear, economical writing that leaves little open to interpretation. - Strong fluency in data and product analytics. - Excellent product taste and the ability to make complicated experiences feel simple and clear. - An AI-native approach, with up-to-date knowledge of new tools and real curiosity about emerging developments. - Depth in web application products and an understanding of, or keen interest in, two-sided marketplaces. - High agency: resourceful when things stall and able to create a process where none exists. - Confidence leading broad, ambitious changes with full ownership, plus the patience to work through fine details. - Genuine enthusiasm for the product itself. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 150,000 to 250,000 per year - Equity - Meals provided - Travel and expense budget - Personalized perks Location and work model - New York, NY, United States - On-site, 5 days per week in office - Full-time