Lead Product Manager - Strategic Services (Miami/Hybrid)
About The Role
Boats Group, the leader in online marketplaces for buying and selling boats, is looking for an experienced Lead Product Manager to oversee our Strategic Services Products. This is a high-impact role that will require deep understanding of the boating industry and services. The Lead Product Manager will drive key strategic initiatives, making high-visibility decisions that align with business goals and user needs. As a leader within the product organization, this individual will mentor other product managers, champion product development, and own the full product lifecycle from ideation to execution.
What You Will Do
Product Leadership:
- Lead and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Transactional Services, including financing and insurance, ensuring alignment with Boats Group's business objectives and customer needs.
User-Centric Development:
- Deeply understand the landscape, buyer journey, and how financial and closing services impact the overall buying and selling experience on our platforms.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, and marketing to define product requirements and implement scalable solutions.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
- Leverage analytics, market research, and customer feedback to identify key opportunities, track product performance, and iterate on product features to optimize user experience and business outcomes.
End-to-End Execution:
- Take full responsibility for prioritization, communication, and execution of product initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of key projects and high-quality product releases.
Performance & Optimization:
- Regularly monitor product performance, including usage analytics, conversion rates, and customer satisfaction, driving continuous improvements to optimize product performance and user satisfaction.
What You Should Have
Market Expertise:
- Understanding of the financial services industry, particularly in the context of marketplace environments.
Product Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of financial services products, why they function the way they do, and how to innovate for future growth.
Strategic Thinking:
- Ability to evaluate and synthesize market data, user feedback, and business objectives to set clear, actionable product goals.
Analytical Acumen:
- Strong capability in analyzing complex product data, identifying trends, and making informed decisions to drive product improvements.
Leadership by Example:
- Establish the path and set the example for identifying product opportunities, proposing solutions, and driving iterations to improve products.
Independence in Execution:
- Able to independently guide projects from concept to completion with minimal oversight, balancing short-term needs and long-term vision.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of relevant experience
- Proven experience leading product initiatives in Fintech, eCommerce or marketplace environments
- Strong experience in driving data-driven product decisions and working in agile environments
Perks
You’ll be joining a close knit and talented team, with plenty of opportunity for professional growth. We offer competitive compensation + benefits that are on par with large companies, while also placing a high value on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Shiny new Apple Macbook + large second monitor + other office accessories
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- 401(k) with 4% matching
- 15 days of PTO per year (Total PTO bank is granted on day 1 of employment, not accrued over time.)
- Holiday break from December 26th-31st
- Birthday PTO (You never have to work on your birthday!)
- All Federal holidays off & paid
- 32 hours of volunteer time paid per year (We are big into volunteering and helping out the community here at Boats Group!)
- Professional reimbursement program for employees to take courses, attend seminars, etc. (Things to enrich you as a professional)
- Short term & Long term disability after 1 year of employment.