Associate Product Manager

Posted:
8/22/2024, 2:41:53 AM

Location(s):
City of Rochester, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Product

Welcome to Foundry, a cryptocurrency pioneer dedicated to advancing decentralized infrastructure. At Foundry, we’re not waiting for a decentralized financial future — we’re building it now. By empowering institutions with the tools they need to mine and stake digital assets, we’re thoughtfully driving the industry forward with our team at the center of it all.

If you thrive on innovation, are inspired by the potential of blockchain technology and are passionate about being part of transformative global changes, then we’d love to connect. At Foundry, your skills will find purpose as you contribute to shaping the architecture of a more equitable and interconnected world through blockchain technology. Come be a vital member of the Foundry team, where your contributions will help empower a decentralized future. 

DESCRIPTION: The Associate Product Manager is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join the team at Foundry, a subsidiary of the blockchain industry’s most prolific and active investor, Digital Currency Group. Reporting to the Product Manager, the Associate Product Manager will assist in delivering an industrial mining software product to the market.

This is a rare invitation to join a small, highly professional entrepreneurial group, with the backing of the most established player in the fast-growing crypto space.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Assist Product Managers and Senior Product Managers in conducting market research and developing product/feature specifications.
  • Take an active part in collecting and analyzing quantitative product data.
  • Develop expertise in mining operations, providing the necessary data needed to develop algorithms that help improve operational efficiency for customers.
  • Ensure that the product follows the product roadmap and vision, based on the ideas of the company, customers, and any other stakeholders.
  • Play a key role in scaling the application and developing features that change the game for enterprise customers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Conduct and analyze customer research to help develop product strategies, identifying the most effective research method that can provide insights and inform action.
  • Develop feature specifications for key features under the direction of the Product Manager, in collaboration with the Engineering Manager and Product Designer.
  • Support Product backlog management, appropriately prioritizing tasks and communicating with key stakeholders.
  • Assist with road mapping, ensuring continued alignment with business goals and customer needs.
  • Engage in User Story Creation, writing and prioritizing user stories that clearly define the requirements and acceptable criteria for new features
  • Develop and deliver training materials/sessions for key stakeholders to ensure they understand new product features
  • Ensure all product related documents-specifications are up to date and easily accessible to stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications to qualify for the role)

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • At least two years of product management experience working on technology-powered products.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the techniques of modern product discovery and delivery.
  • Proven ability to engage with engineers, designers, and cross-functional leaders in a collaborative relationship.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn multiple functional areas of business – engineering, design, strategy, finance, sales, and marketing.

Preferred Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Knowledge of cloud software product development; knowledge of software related to monitoring large-scale industrial operations or systems is a plus.
  • Knowledge of blockchain, the bitcoin protocol and/or bitcoin mining is a plus.
  • Proactive self-starter with a solutions-focused, positive attitude.
  • Team player with a flexible, curious mindset.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfort adapting to changing situations and priorities with a high sense of accountability and urgency.
  • Proficiency in Atlassian tools including Jira.

The salary range for this role is $75,000-$115,000 This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This range only includes base compensation and does not include other tangible benefits such as 401K match, bonuses, overtime pay, and other benefits.

Please note that employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

WHAT WE OFFER:
 

  • The chance to work in a fast-paced and fun start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
  • A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact
  • Competitive base salary, potential bonus and incentive compensation 
  • Unlimited PTO / Flexible time off - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
  • Professional development budget with flexibility for personal and professional growth
  • Outstanding health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term & long-term disability coverage (Not available for India positions)
  • 401K plan with company contribution (Bermuda: Private pension plan with company contribution, Not available for India positions)
  • Flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care (Not available for Bermuda/India positions)
  • Paid parental leave

ENVIRONMENT: 

Foundry takes pride in an environment which prioritizes our people. We insist that our people first culture builds the framework for all business operations.   

Employees have ample opportunities to voice thoughts, opinions, and ideas through weekly companywide meetings, monthly townhalls, and team outings and events.   

We emphasize the importance of each individual through engagement, teamwork, inclusion, and diversity efforts.  

Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, marital status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factors protected under federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ABOUT FOUNDRY: 
At Foundry, we are working toward a common goal of empowering a decentralized infrastructure. Our team is passionate about the future of finance and is looking for other like-minded individuals who share in this vision. While we are inclusive and diverse in workforce and style, we all agree that digital assets will change the world. 

Foundry was created to meet the institutional demand for better capital access, efficiency, and transparency in the digital currency mining and staking industry. 

As a Digital Currency Group company, Foundry taps unparalleled institutional expertise, capital, and market intelligence to provide North American bitcoin miners and global manufacturers with the resources to build, maintain, and secure decentralized networks. 

Disclaimer 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.