Product Manager, Talkspace
$130-180k
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Online therapy platform
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Online therapy platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$130-180k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make therapy and psychiatry more available and affordable.
Role
Who you are
- To work at Talkspace, you need to be as passionate as we are about our work, and excited to partner with us on delivering quality mental healthcare
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is required
- 4+ years of experience in product management or similar product role
- 4+ years experience using product management tools such as JIRA, Trello, Asana, or similar project management software
- Proficiency in compiling project status, risk management, and marketing reports
- Understanding of software development processes and methodologies like Agile, Scrum, or Kanban is preferred
- Basic knowledge of coding languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is preferred
What the job involves
- We are looking for an Product Manager to join our Product team. The Product Manager is responsible for driving the success of the product by overseeing the entire project management process, from ideation to execution
- They lead the development and implementation of features and initiatives aimed at enhancing the user experience and achieving business goals
- The Product Manager maintains a prioritized product backlog, defines key product problems, sets measurable success metrics, and monitors progress throughout the product life cycle
- . They also leverage data-driven insights to break down complex challenges into actionable projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as design, engineering, and data science to deliver impactful solutions
- The Product Manager ensures alignment across teams, articulating the needs of stakeholders to drive the development of optimal product solutions
- Lead the ideation and execution of features and initiatives that drive user engagement and product outcomes
- Develop and maintain a prioritized product backlog that aligns with business and user goals and strategy
- Own the product life cycle, from defining key product problems to identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitoring results of experiments and product enhancements
- Use quantitative and qualitative data to break down complex challenges and systems into actionable projects and solutions
- Analyze web analytics, consumer feedback, and data to identify potential product enhancements
- Work closely with engineers to guarantee product functionality and performance
- Compile progress reports and deliver presentations to stakeholders on project updates
- Generate innovative product concepts aligned with current and projected market trends
- Evaluate customer feedback to inform product development strategies
- Conduct comprehensive quality assurance testing for all products and features
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (such as data science, UX design, and UX research) to ensure optimal product development and user experience
- Understand and articulate user needs and pain points, working with designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and drive effective solutions
- Collaborate with the Director, Product Management and stakeholders to align products with strategic visions
- Coordinate with the marketing team to incorporate new features into marketing materials
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Our take
Founded in 2012, Talkspace is an established name in the online therapy space, offering an appointment-free approach to mental health support. By providing unlimited access to a network of healthcare professionals, the platform delivers a cost-effective solution to underserved individuals in need of therapy, making mental health services more accessible.
Talkspace of course faces competition from other well-known brands like BetterHealth and Calmerry. But its IPO in 2021, and acquisition of relationship counselling platform Lasting, both showcase its solid presence in the space. It also continues to innovate, launching features such as Talkspace Engage which helps HR teams to foster workplace mental wellbeing.
In 2025, the company expanded its reach to 9.5 million military personnel and their families, further solidifying its commitment to making mental hearth care accessible to all. It was announced in 2026 that Talkspace will be acquired by Universal Health, a deal that is expected to close later in the year and that we will have to wait for more details on.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Nov 2021
$3m
GRANT
Jan 2021
$2.1m
GRANT
Total funding: $115m
Company benefits
- Health: You’ll get comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan coverage from day one
- Retirement: You’ll receive a 401k retirement savings program with company-matching
- Equity: You’ll also receive equity as part of your package
- Wellness: Enjoy a monthly wellness stipend for your own wellbeing
- Flexible time off: You'll have access to flexible PTO
- Mental health: You’ll receive access to all Talkspace products, including therapy and psychiatry
Company HQ
Murray Hill, New York, NY
Leadership
Jon Cohen, M.D.
(CEO)Joined Talkspace in 2022 as CEO. Prior to this, they were Executive Chairman/CEO at BioReference Laboratories, SVP and Chief Medical Officer at Quest Diagnostics, Senior Advisor to Gov. David Patterson at the New York State Executive Chamber and Chief Medical Officer at Northwell Health.
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