Associate Product Manager (New York Metro only)

Do you want to empower organizations to fairly and equitably hire, promote, retain and compensate their employees? Syndio is a Series-C technology company committed to fairness in the workplace. Fueled by investments of $83M from Bessemer Ventures, Voyager Capital and social change organization Emerson Collective, Syndio is investing in growing our team and products.

This is a critical moment when organizations are looking for ways to take tangible action to fight gender and racial bias, and we believe creating diverse and inclusive workplaces for all starts with workplace equity.

About the role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Associate Product Manager to lead the development of innovative features centered on pay transparency. As a key connection between stakeholders, customers, and our development team, you will ensure our solutions are well-defined, strategically aligned, and meet critical business objectives. Your responsibilities will include refining the pay transparency product backlog, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful solutions to advance workplace equity.
This role is deeply tied to Syndio’s mission of eliminating workplace pay disparities. You will have the opportunity to take initiatives from concept to launch, combining technical and business expertise to make a tangible impact for our customers.
Join us to shape industry-leading products that empower organizations to achieve workplace equity. In this role, you will tackle societal challenges like pay transparency and workplace fairness, collaborating with a passionate, mission-driven team in a remote-first environment. With the support of leading investors and customers, you’ll innovate and make a difference in a rapidly growing industry while leveraging AI to drive meaningful solutions. If you thrive on solving complex problems in a fast-paced setting, this position offers the perfect balance of challenge and purpose.   Why this job is exciting

You’ll be responsible for tactical, day-to-day execution of the product vision, including: 

Product Research

• Conduct competitive research to help to inform strategy and competitive differentiation.
• Interview internal stakeholders and customers to get feedback on feature designs.

Backlog & Requirements Management

• Translate high-level feature ideas into actionable deliverables, such as epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, and user flows.
• Ensure developers have the product requirements and understanding to execute effectively.

Enablement

• Build product launch materials, such as FAQs, help manuals, and feature videos. 

Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between customers, stakeholders, and the development team to align on priorities.
• Partner closely with designers to create cohesive user experiences that reflect product strategies.

Development Partnership

• Participate in agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Communicate feature goals to ensure alignment within the team.
• Collaborate with Technical Project Managers to plan releases and mitigate risks to sprint goals.

Quality and Performance

• Monitor feature performance post-launch, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to guide ongoing enhancements.
• Define and track metrics and KPIs to measure feature success and inform future development.

About you

• You have proven experience as a Product Owner/ Product Manager, Business Analyst, or a similar role in an Agile environment.
• You possess exceptional communication skills, enabling you to clearly convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing.
• You are proficient with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or other product management platforms.
• You have strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather, interpret, and act on data-driven insights.
• You are passionate about understanding and addressing customer needs.
• You demonstrate leadership skills that inspire and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• You excel at organization and prioritization, effectively managing competing demands in a dynamic environment.
• You have a strong technical aptitude and familiarity with software development concepts.

Additionally:

• You bring a mindset of curiosity, humility, and optimism, assuming positive intent in others and striving for the best in yourself.
• As a natural communicator, you are skilled at facilitating discussions, understanding diverse perspectives, and translating customer needs into actionable features.
• Your curiosity drives you to ask insightful questions, ensuring a deep understanding of the product, market, and customer requirements.
• You demonstrate empathy for end-users, consistently advocating for decisions that create meaningful downstream impacts.
• You thrive as a self-starter, working independently while knowing when to seek collaboration and support.
• Process-driven and adaptable, you balance structure with the flexibility needed in a fast-changing environment.
• You inspire and motivate others, fostering a collaborative atmosphere to achieve common goals.
• Your sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strategic thinking set you apart.
• You value the dynamics of a remote-first environment, taking intentional steps to build and maintain strong working relationships.

Nice to have:

• Experience with UX/UI design principles and user-centered design methodologies.
• Background in HR tech or SaaS products.
• Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities of working in start-up environments.

Why you'll love it here:

• Check out our Employee Experience page for more information on our Mission & Values, Work-Life Balance, Pay Transparency, Diversity, Culture, and Benefits. 
• 💰 Competitive Compensation. For this role our salary is targeted at $113,000 - $132,000 per year. Final offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience and expertise. We take a geo neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. 
• 🏆  Syndio Equity. So you can share in Syndio’s success.
• 🏝  Flexible Vacation Policy. We encourage our team to recharge when they need to, plus paid sick & safe time, compassion leave, and voting leave. 
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• 🩺  Medical, Dental, Vision. Syndio pays 90% of employee premiums, and 50% for dependents.
• 🏥  Life Insurance & Disability. Syndio covers the full premium.
• 🏦 401(k). To help you save for your future
• Fully remote model but must be located in Metro New York - #LI-Remote 

The interview overview

Below you'll find an outline of the interview plan for our Associate Product Manager position. Please note that this is what we expect the process to look like; we may ask you for supplemental information or require an additional step before making a final decision.

• 30 min interview with a member of our Talent Team
• 45 minute zoom interview with the Hiring Manager
• A take-home assignment - 1-2 hours
• Three video interviews with several team members (Peer, Designer, Engineer) - 2.5 hours

At Syndio, we're building a diverse team that values candor, curiosity, and community. If you share these values and are interested in joining us, we'd love to talk with you even if you don't 100% meet the "about you" listed here. We don't expect anyone to have all the answers, as long as you're willing to learn and grow with us.

Employees joining the Syndio team at this early stage of growth will impact this critical social issue and support a growing customer base (including Nordstrom, General Mills, Match Group, and others) to take tangible action on workplace fairness. 

Syndio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are building an inclusive and collaborative workplace as we grow, and we welcome team members regardless of gender/identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, physical disability and age. 

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