Button’s mission is to build a better internet, fueled by commerce. Today, we work with some of the largest and most interesting businesses in the world to connect consumers with what they want at the tap of a button. We build with the consumer experience in mind, have a reputation for paving the future of mobile, and have a good time doing it.
AS A TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER YOU WILL:
Partner with Engineering Directors and Product Managers to lead complex cross-functional projects, leveraging your technical experience to identify and mitigate blockers and optimize efficiencies Plan strategic projects–identify stakeholders, collect and analyze requirements, define scope and key milestones, create comprehensive project plans, build teams, and assign tasks Execute projects–manage day-to-day activity and resources, monitor and track progress, update plans and documentation, facilitate data-driven decision-making and problem-solving, and proactively address and solve for potential risks. Provide comprehensive updates to technical and organizational leadership Elicit feedback from leadership; iterate and communicate accordingly to stakeholders to ensure continued alignment Create and update documentation to maintain a source of truth optimize repeatability at scale Leverage data to extract and operationalize insights to plan, execute, and iterate on strategic project Be the ultimate team player, flexing to assist with whatever is needed to keep Button’s team functioning at a high level. Compile weekly updates for leadership team and company on project execution, resource allocation, and other delivery-related items.
WE LOOK FOR TEAMMATES WHO HAVE:
6-10 years of experience in project management, with at least 4 years focused on technical projects Proven ability to influence, lead, and inspire cross-functional teams in pursuit of project objectives, accelerating decision making and driving alignment across the organization Familiarity with consumer & partner-facing SaaS development, with machine learning, ads, or consumer product experience a plus. Experience in a SaaS, cloud-based, or technology-driven organization. Fluency in Button’s tech stack, including Jira and Confluence. Experience collaborating closely both with technical leadership as well as the C-suite Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; the ability to take high-level direction from leadership and action specific deliverables as well as to translate complex, technical concepts to easily digestible concepts for a broader business audience Both an exceptional attention to detail and ability to zoom out to digest goals and deliverables both within project and broader organization
More About Us:
Button was founded in 2014. We’ve raised $65M in funding. Most recently, we announced our $30M Series C in June 2019, led by Icon Ventures. Our investors include Norwest, Redpoint, Greycroft, DCM, and Capital One Ventures. Our team includes approximately 60 people located across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We believe and invest in personal growth, and we’ve got the results to back it up. We’ve been recognized multiple times by Fortune, Inc., Crain’s, and BuiltIn as one of the best places to work in the US. We value diversity and come from all sorts of different backgrounds. We were especially proud the first time we hired a coding boot camp graduate.
Compensation and Benefits:
Button provides employees with a RemotePlus workplace, which blends “work from anywhere” with in-person collaboration. Button has a “hub” workspace in New York City as well as team members distributed across the United States and beyond. Button’s total compensation package includes a base salary competitive with what is offered by similar companies in major US markets. The salary range for this role is expected to be between $102,000 - $132,000 (offered salary is based on a number of factors including skills and experience relative to the job description listed above).
In addition, Button provides employees with a 401(k) plan and automatically contributes 3% of an employee’s salary annually. We want our employees to be truly invested in their work– each Buttonian receives stock options upon joining the company. We also want our employees to be well-rested and live balanced lives–Buttonians enjoy unlimited time off (including birthdays off) and periodic Mental Health Weeks which allow the entire company to take a breath and recharge, as well as an employee assistance program.
For many of the health, vision, and dental insurance plans offered by Button, the company covers 100% of the premiums for employees and 75% for dependents. Button offers all employees and their dependents complimentary memberships to One Medical as well as a monthly stipend for mobile phone/internet and an annual lifestyle stipend. Button also offers employees in select markets “All Access” memberships to WeWork as well as regular “coworking days” and social events.
Most of all, Button offers our employees the opportunity to live our company values–Grow, Learn, and Adapt–and to be a part of an incredible team of humans working together to build a better internet, fueled by commerce.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Button is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected, supported, and connected at work—regardless of who you are or where you come from. We value and celebrate our differences and believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work of our lives.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Button is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.