Director of Product Management, ZipRecruiter

• Proven Leadership: 3+ years of experience managing a team of at least 2 product managers, with a track record of developing talent
• B2C Expertise: Deep experience building consumer-facing products at scale, with a strong intuition for user behavior and growth loops
• AI/ML Fluency: You aren’t just a fan of AI; you understand how to leverage Machine Learning to solve user problems and have experience building AI-powered product features
• Strategic Versatility: You are a "smart generalist" who can be thrown at any complex problem—whether it’s a technical architectural hurdle or a brand-new market opportunity—and figure it out
• Player-Coach Mentality: You are comfortable presenting to the C-suite one hour and diving into prototypes or data dashboards the next
• Self-Motivation: You are highly driven and thrive in an environment where you are given the autonomy to drive massive impact
• Deeply Analytical: You are a data-obsessed problem solver who doesn't just look at dashboards but interrogates the "why" behind the numbers

Desirable

• We are looking for a high-impact, versatile Director of Product Management to lead the strategy and execution behind growing ZipRecruiter’s job seeker base
• In this role, you will be the primary driver behind how millions of people discover work, focusing on driving user acquisition and creating an amazing job discovery user experience
• You will lead the vision and execution for core job seeker products across our web and mobile discovery interfaces, collaborating with cross-functional teams and multiple engineering squads to build personalized, AI-driven features
• As a "player-coach," you will be expected to zoom out to set growth strategies and build clear success metrics, and zoom in to manage a team of product managers and ensure strong execution
• Drive Growth: Own all job seeker acquisition strategies and user experiences. This includes SEO, Generate Engine Optimization (GEO), SEM, etc… You’ll also be expected to ideate, test, and grow new acquisition tactics.
• Own Search & Discovery: Own the product roadmap for our search and discovery experiences
• Champion AI-Driven Development: Lean into ZipRecruiter’s AI-first DNA to build personalized, proactive experiences that act like a personal recruiter for every seeker
• Coordinate Marketplace Fit: Partner closely with Employer-side product teams to ensure a healthy, balanced marketplace where seeker actions lead to successful hires
• Lead & Mentor: Manage and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of ownership and excellence
• Act as an Owner: Take full accountability for your product domain, from high-level KPI setting to the nuances of daily execution