Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Ghost
Job overview
The Staff Product Manager at Ghost leads product vision, strategy, and execution to drive business growth in a fast-paced startup environment.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves defining product strategy and roadmap, collaborating cross-functionally, engaging with customers for feedback, overseeing product development, tracking KPIs, and mentoring junior product managers.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $200,000 to $230,000 with benefits including medical, vision, dental insurance, competitive compensation and equity, 401K, and unlimited PTO.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 5+ years in product roles at hyper-growth startups, strong customer focus, accountability for outcomes, ability to handle ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and inspire cross-functional teams; marketplace experience is a plus.
Career development
The role offers mentorship opportunities and leadership experience by guiding junior product managers and fostering a results-driven culture.
Work environment and culture
Ghost promotes a collaborative, innovative, transparent, and proactive team environment at its Los Angeles headquarters.
Company information
Ghost is a data-driven distribution platform partnering with top brands in streetwear, apparel, and more, backed by leading VC firms and recognized as a fast-growing LA startup.
Team overview
The Staff Product Manager reports to the Head of Product and works closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, merchandising, and operations teams.
Job location and travel
The position is onsite at Ghost's Los Angeles mid-Wilshire headquarters.
Company overview
Ghost is a technology company specializing in open-source publishing platforms designed for professional bloggers and online publications. They generate revenue through a subscription-based model, offering premium hosting services and advanced features for content management. Founded in 2013 by John O'Nolan and Hannah Wolfe, Ghost emerged from a successful Kickstarter campaign and has since grown to support thousands of users worldwide. The company is known for its commitment to open-source principles and providing a user-friendly, high-performance platform for digital content creators.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience leading product strategy, roadmap development, and cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced startup environments like Ghost.
Emphasize your ability to drive product vision, manage complex product life cycles, and deliver measurable business outcomes aligned with customer needs and KPIs.
Apply through multiple channels including Ghost's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances.
Connect with current product team members or leaders at Ghost on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent product launches or expressing genuine interest in their approach to product innovation and customer-centricity.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'product strategy,' 'cross-functional collaboration,' 'customer insights,' 'KPI tracking,' and 'startup environment' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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