Product Manager

The YouVersion Product Manager is responsible for the current ideation and management of new product features and updates from conception to launch. This role will research new ideas, identify key user problems, and effectively prioritize product roadmaps using data, user feedback and input from stakeholders. This role will partner with design and engineering teams in exploring solutions to roadmap items by effectively building product requirements to solve key problems and improve the user experience. The YouVersion Product Manager will lead in the creation and monitoring of key product analytics. The Product Manager is responsible for digital products and delivering solutions that support the direction and efforts of their team to achieve outcomes that further Life.Church’s mission and reach people for Christ.

YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online. 

We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day. 

What You'll Do

• Research new product ideas based on current market trends, analytics, and user feedback.
• Lead in the brainstorming and development of innovative product ideas and solutions.
• Develop and manage short-term and long-term product roadmaps. 
• Build detailed product requirements and user stories.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators for areas of product ownership.
• Monitor app reviews and user feedback.
• Communicate roadmap progress and priorities to key stakeholders and leadership.

Skills Needed to Succeed

• Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and find innovative solutions.
• Outstanding listening skills and the ability to take what was learned and create a vision to execute effectively.
• Must exemplify a high level of user focus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to initiate the creative and critical thinking processes for oneself and the team.
• Knowledge of the technical constraints of web and mobile development to inform and innovate design solutions.
• Proficiency in current and relevant design, testing, and prototyping tools.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of related work experience in product management, business analytics, or software portfolio management.

- Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

- Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons. 

- Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health. 

- Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase. 

- Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.

- Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.

- Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment! 

-$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth. 

- Casual dress and work environment.

- And much more!

At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church. 

While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page.