TEST Product Manager

trove; New York (NY); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Trove in New York, NY is seeking a Founding Product Manager to shape the product vision, lead strategy, and drive outcomes at a pivotal growth stage. You will partner with the founding team and early engineers to define the roadmap, launch key features, and iterate rapidly based on real user feedback, balancing user value with technical feasibility and business impact.

This role requires 4+ years in product management, strong strategic and analytical capabilities, and the ability to operate in

Qualifications

• 4+ years in product management for consumer-facing digital products
• Strong analytical thinking balancing long-term strategy with execution
• Deep understanding of users through research and feedback
• Ability to define structure and direction in a fast-moving startup

Responsibilities

• Define and own product vision and strategy for core features
• Build and prioritize the roadmap balancing user value, business impact, and feasibility
• Translate insights from research into product decisions that delight users
• Collaborate with engineering, design, operations, marketing, and community to ship with velocity
• Define and track key product metrics and KPIs, iterating based on data
• Lead product launches end-to-end from ideation to post-launch optimization

Skills

Product management

Strategy

Analytical thinking

User research

Cross-functional leadership

Technical fluency

Communication

Startup mindset

Job description

As our Founding Product Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping the product vision, leading strategy, and driving outcomes at a pivotal stage of growth. You’ll work closely with the founding team and early engineers to define the product roadmap, launch key features, and iterate rapidly based on real user feedback.

What You’ll Do

• Define & Own Product Vision:Lead the product vision and strategy for core features — from collectible pack experiences and marketplace flows to ownership mechanics and community tools.
• Build & Prioritize the Roadmap:Create and maintain a product roadmap that balances user value, business impact, and technical feasibility.
• User-Driven Insight:Conduct research, gather qualitative + quantitative feedback, and translate insights into product decisions that delight our users.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:Collaborate closely with engineering, design, operations, marketing, and community to execute on shared goals, align priorities, and ship with velocity.
• Measure Success:Define and track key product metrics and KPIs, using data to uncover opportunities and iterate quickly.
• Launch & Iterate:Lead product launches end-to-end — from ideation through execution and post-launch optimization.

What We’re Looking For

• Product Experience:4+ years in product management with a track record of building consumer-facing digital products (marketplaces, communities, gaming, or collectibles a plus).
• Strategic & Analytical:Strong analytical thinking with the ability to balance long-term strategy and short-term execution.
• User Empathy:Deep understanding of users through research, data, and direct community engagement.
• Ownership Mentality:Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity — comfortable defining structure and direction in a fast-moving startup.
• Technical Fluency:Comfortable working with engineers and designers to translate product concepts into clear requirements and deliverables.
• Communication:Excellent written and verbal skills; you can clearly articulate product decisions to stakeholders.

What We Offer

• The chance toshape a category-defining productat the intersection of digital culture and real-world assets
• A collaborative, mission-driven team with a strong focus on user experience and innovation
• Competitive compensation and equity participation — you own what you build
• Flexible work environment and opportunity for remote collaboration