WHO WE ARE
VerticalScope (TSE: FORA) operates one of the 10 largest community platforms in the US. Our platform includes over 1,000 websites and 100 million monthly visitors. Our mission is to enable the world to share expertise and discover knowledge on subjects they love. We operate at the intersection of community, content, and commerce, and believe in the power of enthusiasts to inform and inspire.
THE ROLE
At VerticalScope, we are reimagining the future of online communities. Our Commerce team is looking for a passionate and driven individual to join us as an Associate Product Manager. In this role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to contribute to the ongoing evolution of several high-impact platforms, including RedFlagDeals, TheStreamable, RateMDs, VarageSale, TrustedPros, and others.
You’ll report to a Senior Product Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams in Engineering, Design, Sales, and Community Management to refine product requirements and guide features from concept to launch. Your efforts will play a crucial role in ensuring our products deliver value to millions of users across various industries.
This position is ideal for someone looking to develop their skills in both product and project management while making a tangible impact on multiple digital platforms. You’ll benefit from strong mentorship, exposure to senior leadership, and ample opportunities for growth and learning.
This position is remote and available only to current residents of Canada based in the Eastern Standard Time zone. Join our Commerce team and help shape the future of how people connect with the products and services they need!
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Develop a deep understanding of our core products to effectively contribute to their growth and evolution.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Design, and Community Management teams to ship features, run experiments, and continuously improve the user experience.
- Translate business requirements into actionable user stories by working with stakeholders and the Engineering team.
- Collect, organize, and analyze data to inform product decisions and measure the success of features and experiments.
- Facilitate sprint rituals to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with team goals.
- Contribute to various ad hoc projects and take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the ongoing needs of the company.
ABOUT YOU
- One to two years of work experience in product management or software development
- University degree in STEM or equivalent business experience
- Highly developed analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of applying them independently
- Familiarity with data analysis using tools such as Google Analytics or Google Sheet
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and conciseness
- Ability to work effectively across teams and drive results collaboratively
- Proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Curiosity, open-mindedness, and a consistently positive attitude
YOU’RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU ALSO HAVE
- Experience working with startups
- Experience with agile methodologies and sprint planning
- Experience with desktop and mobile applications
- Experience with a/b testing and experimentation
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
LIFE AT VERTICALSCOPE
We believe that competitive benefits are an important investment in our people and culture. In addition to joining a passionate and collaborative team culture, your benefits and perks include:
Benefits:
- Full suite of health benefits (medical, dental, vision), including fertility options
- Retirement savings program and HSA/FSA programs
- Flexible working hours and unlimited vacation
- Parental leave top up pay
- Life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D
- Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)
- Career development stipend
Perks:
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee discounts
- High-tech office space and remote work options
- Virtual social events
- Inclusive culture
EEO
Our company values diversity of thought and believes diverse teams make innovation possible. We work on complex, difficult problems with no linear or clear solutions. We believe that a diverse team can bring different perspectives and approaches, and whose experiences reflect the full set of clients we seek to serve. As such, VerticalScope is committed to a diverse representation among our employees.
If you require disability-related accommodation during the application, recruitment, and interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to make all possible adjustments to suit your needs.
Top Skills
What We Do
VerticalScope is a technology company that has built and operates a cloud-based digital community platform for online enthusiast communities. Our social community and websites are vertically integrated roll-ups in high-consumer spending verticals. The resultant audience aggregation places many of our verticals within the Top 5 of ComScore Media Metrix for their respective category.
We leverage our deep in-house expertise in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Internet marketing, and traffic acquisition to build highly targeted, successful online communities and websites. Our arsenal of tools includes a significant portfolio of irreplaceable, generic domain names we have acquired over the past decade. These domains drive organic type-in traffic to our web properties resulting in hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts arriving at our network every month by means of direct navigation.
Through targeted acquisitions and development, VerticalScope has built a portfolio of more than 1200+ websites with more than 25 million aggregate pages of content and more than 101 Million active users per month - and growing.
VerticalScope Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family or marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or any other protected ground or social area according to Human Rights laws in Canada.
If you require disability related accommodation during the application, recruitment and interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to make all possible adjustments to suit your needs.
