Position Summary
Wevise is a US-based nonprofit founded in 2022. Our mission is to make careers in the technology industry more attainable and create more diverse and inclusive tech communities through equitable access to mentorship, education, and career opportunities. We’re a team of committed volunteers from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about leveling the playing field in tech (and beyond).
Our first program, which launched in June 2023, is a mentorship platform for those looking for personal or professional guidance in the technology industry, with a focus on those from disadvantaged communities or with additional barriers.
We are looking for a product manager to join our team at Wevise. Although this is a volunteer position, the experience and opportunity to work with a startup in the tech industry will be invaluable for your career, and watching your work change lives will be incredibly rewarding!
The product manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the Product Life Cycle. The product manager will lead the gathering and prioritizing of product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, marketing, design and operations to ensure customer satisfaction goals are met.
The product manager also ensures that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals.
Responsibilities
- Develop a strategy to allocate tasks and resources to our team of volunteer developers
- Develop a timeline to schedule sprints, meetings, and launch the platform
- Ensure well-defined epics and features are created based on user experience and business objectives
- Facilitate and lead backlog refinement and other sprint ceremonies
- Evolve the product lifecycle to meet the needs of the growing audience
Skills
- 5 years+ of Product Manager experience
- Experience working with clients
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Documentation and materials development experience
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Proven experience in managing MERN stack/similar projects
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in addition to the experience required
- Contribute 5-10 hours per week
- Be able to collaborate with the team and make deliverables
Apply here: Volunteer Application Form
Wevise is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds to apply.