Product Development Manager

About HR Tech department

Overview

We are the creators of the award-winning skill evaluation and training platform 'Track.' Currently, we are on an exciting mission to modernize Japan's hiring culture and help companies build and maintain strong engineering teams. Throughout this year and beyond, we plan to expand our product lineup, enhance our UI/UX, roll out new microservices, and develop new features, and we hope you’ll play a significant role in the planning and development.

Why we are looking for PDM

Givery aims to provide the missing link that our clients need to scout, hire, and train world-class engineers. We are a profitable, privately owned company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Our clients include some of the biggest names in the country. With a diverse team from all corners of the globe, we are looking for a skilled Product Development Manager to help us expand Track, a platform that assists companies in training and evaluating technical skills.

Responsibilities

•  Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and designers to transform high-level strategies into compelling narratives and a product roadmap.
• Convert the product roadmap into detailed requirements and actionable development plans.
• Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog.
• Design and create specifications and detailed user stories in partnership with designers and engineers.
• Serve as a liaison between the development team and users/stakeholders to effectively communicate requirements and track development progress.
• Continuously integrate user and stakeholder feedback, market trends, and analytical data into the product development process.
• Lead decision-making in the face of uncertainty and incomplete data to guide the team in consistently pursuing the most impactful projects.

The Attractiveness of the Position

Awesome tech!

One particular aspect that makes us proud of our team is that we use modern technologies along with development practices such as code reviews, continuous integration, and unit tests. Our dev teams feel welcome here.

Work-life balance

We encourage team members to engage in other activities and responsibilities in life; most people in our teams work 40 hours a week. We offer flexible hours, maternity/paternity leave, and other benefits that many of our proud new parents truly appreciate.

Choose where you work

We are set up for remote work, but you are more than welcome to come to our modern office in Shibuya, Tokyo.

International environment

We have people from all corners of the world working together to build the best products possible. Most members of our dev teams use English on a daily basis, but the ideal candidate will be able to navigate and negotiate our international work environment while ensuring a smooth transition to a more global team for local members as well.

We are very proud of what Givery has become. The incredibly low turnover rate of our technology team proves that Givery fosters a work culture that is both supportive and welcoming. We are confident that once you meet the team, you will feel it too!

You can gain

• By joining the international team, you will be exposed to a broad range of cultures.
• Opportunity to work with new technologies.

PC Spec

Mac or Windows

*You can pick your machine and we'll have it ready for you on your first day if you are located in Japan.

Application Requirements

Must have

• At least 4 years of professional experience in software development teams, including a minimum of 2 years in a PM/PdM/TPdM role
• Proven track record of successfully delivering products
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems, think strategically, and translate user and stakeholder needs into actionable development priorities
• Naturally documents everything to keep the team aligned
• Communicates effectively, making complex concepts easy to understand
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management tools such as Jira

Nice-to-have

• A strong portfolio showcasing past projects in product design
• 5+ years of professional experience in a PM/PdM/TPdM role, primarily focused on building B2B products
• Understanding of Japanese business culture and the dynamics of the tech market in Japan
• Experience contributing to global expansion strategies or products entering international markets
• Background in software engineering or UI/UX design
• Strong interest in emerging technology trends
• Experience working in remote teams, particularly with asynchronous working styles
• A knack for bridging cultural and language gaps
• Experience with and/or a strong interest in data analysis

Language

• Business-level proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Japanese

Who we're seeking

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical product management background, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects. This role requires a strong communicator and strategic thinker with a demonstrated growth mindset. The philosophy of Track is “Empower Engineering”, and we encourage everyone on the team to embrace this mindset.

Benefit

• Health Insurance
• Transportation allowance (up to 30,000 yen per month)
• Family allowance (10,000 yen per month per dependent child up to age 18)
• In-house bar, free drinks 

Vacations

• Two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday)
• Japanese national holidays
• Paid holiday: 10 days (first year) *Number of paid holidays increases (+1 day) every year up to 20 days a year. 

Selection Process

1) An exam via our skill check platform Track Test
2) A 30-minute call with the team’s leader
3) Team interview (usually 3 rounds in 2hours 35mins with people you’ll work with)
4) Manager interview
5) Offer!

*The order of 1 and 2 may change.