Product Manager

📋 Description

• • As a Product Manager at rePurpose Global Inc., you will be at the forefront of driving innovation within the rapidly evolving landscape of packaging sustainability and regulatory compliance. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our platform, which empowers consumer companies to effectively manage their plastic footprint, recover waste from nature, and navigate a complex web of global regulations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that is making a tangible impact on environmental challenges.
• • Your primary responsibility will be to translate the company's strategic vision into a concrete product roadmap, prioritizing features and initiatives that deliver maximum value to our clients and align with our sustainability goals. You will own the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and discovery through to development, launch, and iteration.
• • You will deeply understand the needs of our diverse customer base, which includes consumer companies striving for greater sustainability and compliance. This will involve conducting market research, analyzing competitor offerings, and gathering feedback from sales, customer success, and directly from clients to identify unmet needs and emerging opportunities.
• • A key aspect of your role will be to define detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. You will work closely with our talented engineering teams to ensure a clear understanding of the product vision and to facilitate efficient and effective development cycles. Your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely will be crucial in bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution.
• • You will be responsible for prioritizing the product backlog, making tough decisions about what gets built and when, based on a data-driven approach that considers business impact, customer value, technical feasibility, and strategic alignment. This will involve balancing short-term wins with long-term product vision.
• • Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will partner extensively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, subject matter experts in sustainability and regulatory affairs, marketing, sales, and customer success. Your ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders will be essential for successful product delivery.
• • You will actively participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, ensuring that the development team is focused and productive.
• • Beyond feature development, you will be instrumental in defining and tracking key product metrics. You will analyze product performance, identify areas for improvement, and use data insights to inform future product decisions and strategy. This includes understanding how our platform contributes to plastic recovery, waste worker support, and regulatory compliance outcomes for our clients.
• • You will contribute to the go-to-market strategy for new features and products, working with marketing and sales teams to ensure successful launches and adoption. This may involve developing product messaging, training materials, and sales enablement collateral.
• • You will stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in packaging sustainability, circular economy principles, and global environmental regulations. This continuous learning will enable you to anticipate future market needs and position rePurpose Global as a leader in the space.
• • This role offers the chance to work on products that have a direct and positive impact on the environment, helping businesses transition to more sustainable practices and contributing to the recovery of millions of pounds of plastic waste. You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating a more sustainable future.
• • You will be empowered to take ownership of your product areas, driving them from conception to successful market introduction and ongoing optimization. Your insights and leadership will directly influence the direction and success of rePurpose Global's offerings.
• • You will be expected to champion the voice of the customer within the organization, ensuring that product decisions are always grounded in a deep understanding of user needs and business objectives. This advocacy will be critical in building products that truly resonate with the market.
• • The role requires a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will be comfortable navigating ambiguity and making informed decisions with incomplete information, always with the goal of driving the product forward.
• • You will contribute to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the product team and across the organization, encouraging experimentation and learning from both successes and failures.
• • Ultimately, your success will be measured by the impact your products have on our clients' sustainability goals, their regulatory compliance, and rePurpose Global's overall mission to combat plastic pollution.