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San Francisco, California, United States
Hybrid
Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd®, Slideshare®, Everand™, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise.
We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer.
We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location.
So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.
This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization.
Everand is our subscription service for ebooks and audiobooks. Fable is our social reading community, where millions of people track what they read, build lists, and talk about books together. Both have a strong, established base of readers, and we’re embarking on a journey to make both apps work great for a wider range of readers. We're hiring a Senior Product Manager to work on high-impact consumer experiences across both apps and help solve one of our hardest, most important problems: helping every reader find the next book they'll love.
You will
Own the strategy, vision, and roadmap for squad, working across Everand and Fable.
Lead a cross-functional squad, working closely with engineering, design, research, and data to turn the roadmap into shipped features.
Balance large swing investments with continuous experimentation in order to improve key engagement metrics.
Balance qualitative and quantitative data from cross-functional partners to guide your decision-making.
Partner deeply with data science and engineering on the recommendation, ranking, and search systems behind the experience, making product tradeoffs on relevance and quality.
Create experiences that blend joyful design, editorial insight, and algorithmic brains to help readers find new reads.
You have
5+ years of experience in product management working on consumer products at scale. Experience with native mobile apps and subscriptions is a plus.
A track record of turning major pain points into product strategy, and defining an opinionated roadmap for your area.
Fluency partnering with engineers and data scientists on experiences that leverage Machine Learning such as recommendations, search, and ranking systems.
Strong proficiency with both quantitative (e.g., A/B testing and data analytics) and qualitative (e.g., user testing, interviews) research methods.
A sharp product sense and eye for consumer experiences that feel effortless and delightful.
Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and communication, with clear writing and crisp prioritization.
A passion for books and reading!
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At Scribd, Inc., your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location. San Francisco is our highest geographic market in the United States.
In the state of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $142,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $221,500 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California].
In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $117,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $210,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California].
In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $149,000 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $197,000 CAD[maximum salary in our highest geographic market].
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a competitive equity ownership, and a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you?
Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance:
United States:
Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C.
Canada:
Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver
Mexico:
Mexico City
Benefits at Scribd, Inc.
Scribd Flex (flexible work model)
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Mental health support and disability coverage
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals
Paid parental leave and family support benefits
Retirement matching and employee equity
Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities
Wellness and home office stipends
Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products
Enterprise access to leading AI tools
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