Product Manager - Specialist

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP utilizes food assistance to support people recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change impacts. With a vision for a diverse, skilled, and high-performing workforce, WFP operates in a healthy, inclusive environment, driven by its core values.

Job Purpose

The Product Manager, Specialist will be responsible for developing and managing the product roadmap and strategy for WFP's ShareTheMeal app, a key initiative for individual giving and user engagement. This role involves conducting user research, analyzing data to inform product decisions, and leading the implementation of new features to enhance the app's functionality and user experience across web, iOS, and Android platforms. The Product Manager will collaborate closely with development teams, UI/UX designers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful feature rollouts and alignment with strategic goals. The ultimate purpose is to drive the growth of the ShareTheMeal app, increasing funds raised and user base to support WFP's mission of achieving zero hunger.

Responsibilities

The Product Manager, Specialist role at the World Food Programme (WFP) involves developing and managing the product roadmap and strategy for the ShareTheMeal app, a key initiative for individual giving and fundraising. This includes conducting user research and data analysis to inform product decisions, managing A/B tests, and overseeing UI/UX iterations. The role requires implementing new features to enhance existing functionalities and aligning feature scopes across different platforms like Web, iOS, and Android. Responsibilities also encompass defining functional requirements, preparing specifications, and ensuring alignment on timelines and technical dependencies with the development team, UI/UX designers, QA, content, localization, and BI teams. The Product Manager will collaborate with external partners to integrate ShareTheMeal features with related services such as payment and hosting providers. The ultimate goal is to drive the growth of the app, increase funds raised, and contribute to WFP's mission of achieving zero hunger by developing innovative features and expanding the user base through effective marketing and communication strategies.

Work Experience

Requires at least 5 years of product management experience for native iOS and Android apps, and web applications. Preference is given to experience with transaction-focused apps in the e-commerce industry. Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills are essential, along with the ability to manage stakeholders, developers, and designers effectively. Proficiency in tools like Amplitude and Metabase is beneficial. Excellent time management, self-motivation, and the ability to work autonomously are also key requirements.

Skills

Product Management, Roadmap Development, User Research, Data Analysis, A/B Testing, UI/UX Iteration, Feature Implementation, Cross-Platform Alignment, Functional Requirements Definition, Specification Preparation, Timeline Management, Priority Setting, Stakeholder Collaboration, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Communication Skills, Coordination Skills, Analytical Skills, Time Management, Autonomy, Diplomacy, Interpersonal Skills

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