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Product Manager, Mobile

PlanetArt · Calabasas, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$115,000-$135,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Company And Vision
PlanetArt's vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of life events.

Company And Vision
PlanetArt's vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of life events. The company's brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading Simplytolmpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, Cafe Press and ISeeMe ! Visit www.planetart.com to learn more about our brands. We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe.

Job Overview
PlanetArt is looking for a Product Manager, Mobile to support the company's Mobile R&D department. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Head of Product Management, Mobile, to plan vision, execution, and tracking of mobile app development products. Candidate will also be responsible for mobile analytics, revenue growth and ensuring the success of their apps. The Product Manager is the business owner for their websites. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Product Managers are accountable for the end-to-end customer experience, owning the full journey from the moment a customer discovers the site or app—through product exploration, purchase, fulfillment, and delivery. This includes ensuring that the physical product meets or exceeds customer expectations and that delivery timing aligns with promised and expected arrival windows. The role requires holistic thinking across acquisition, user experience, platform performance, operations, and post-purchase touchpoints to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience across the entire customer lifecycle. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area as we operate on a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote).

What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute mobile development projects

Define project scope, objectives, and requirements

Work closely with the team of Project Managers and mobile QA testers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment

Leverage advanced technical analytics skills including SQL querying, Google Analytics (GA/GA4), Amplitude and data visualization tools to monitor website performance, identify user behavior trends, and provide actionable insights that guide product strategy and feature optimization

Leverage AI to improve internal efficiencies, develop prototypes, execute roadmap, and analyze data.

Create and maintain project timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time. Own the release date

Monitor project progress and communicate potential risks or delays

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Creative and Content, to refine project scope and requirements

Collaborate with the QA team to ensure thorough testing of mobile applications

Identify, document and prioritize defect resolution

Create, update and maintain project documentation in Confluence

Work closely with development and QA teams to help resolve project-related issues

Monitor app performance, analytics and revenue. Act as an owner for the app business

Requirements - What You Should Have - Skills, Qualifications, And Requirements

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

3+ years product management experience required

Technical understanding of mobile/web technologies, platforms, and development methodologies

Experience using AI to develop products and/or in a PM capacity

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with QA and testing practices for mobile/web applications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a wide variety of audiences including technologists, executives, business partners and IT team members

Ability to work collaboratively and cross-departmentally

What You Can Expect - Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels

Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds

Position requires regular, continuous use of computer

Position requires regular sitting and standing

Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, WebEx, Zoom, or email

May require occasional travel

This is a hybrid position; employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option of working remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday)

Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000 annual salary.

PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Pet Insurance

Mental Health Benefits

Comprehensive Time Off Program, including Vacation, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays

Employee Product Discounts

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