Principal Product Manager – Personalization Algorithms

Canva; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 254,000 - 332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity packages

Health benefits plans

401(k) retirement plan

Inclusive parental leave

Vibe & Thrive allowance

Flexible leave options

Job summary

Canva is seeking an Algorithms Product Manager to lead personalization strategy, reporting to the Chief Algorithms Officer. You will guide cross-functional teams to build and integrate ML-driven personalization that boosts engagement and retention.

You'll translate complex algorithms into user-friendly experiences, setting the roadmap and collaborating with ML engineers, data scientists, designers and product partners to advance Canva's growth in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in machine learning, data analysis and personalization algorithms.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Deep understanding of user experience design and its impact on product success.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of personalization algorithms to boost engagement and retention.
• Identify opportunities to apply ML in collaboration with business leaders.
• Collaborate with ML engineers, data scientists, backend/frontend engineers and designers to integrate models.
• Set strategic direction for the personalization roadmap in line with Canva's goals.
• Analyze user data to uncover insights and drive data-informed decisions.
• Communicate complex algorithmic concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitor and refine personalization strategies to meet user needs and business objectives.

Skills

Machine learning

Data analysis

Personalization

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

UX design understanding

Education

MS/PhD in applied quantitative field (ML/Statistics/OR/Info Theory/Control/ Econometrics)

Job description

Canva is seeking an Algorithms Product Manager to lead personalization strategy, reporting to the Chief Algorithms Officer. You will guide cross-functional teams to build and integrate ML-driven personalization that boosts engagement and retention.

You'll translate complex algorithms into user-friendly experiences, setting the roadmap and collaborating with ML engineers, data scientists, designers and product partners to advance Canva's growth in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.