Full-Time

Group Product Marketing Manager

Lyft Media

Posted on 11/18/2024

Lyft

Lyft

10,001+ employees

Ride-sharing platform connecting drivers and passengers

Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$164k - $205kAnnually

+ Equity Offering + Bonus

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence 3 days per week.

Category
General Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred
  • 12+ years of product marketing experience with 5+ years of management experience; must have B2B and DTC marketing experience within the tech industry
  • Extensive experience leading marketing teams within consumer technology companies. Scale company experience required, challenger brand company exposure also highly preferred
  • Partners with VP and C-level executives in driving business decision-making and product road mapping
  • Well-versed in interpreting a company’s mission and priorities into a strategic and tactical Product Marketing plan. You create and convey a distinct plan, goals, to both your teams, cross-functional partners and executive leaders
  • Combines both internal user data and consumer insights to help map the product experience. You live and breathe the user experience, immerse yourself in user trends, research and live interactions. You complement all decisions with supportive analytics and test/measure performance
  • You work seamlessly across departments to ensure the best outcome for the business. You're known for taking ownership of the outcomes through working with others and stay accountable to your actions
Responsibilities
  • Define and mobilize the vision and strategy of Lyft Media and provide insights to the executive leadership team to guide business decisions
  • Be the voice of the customer to influence the product creation process with product teams and continually assess our market and strategies with sales teams to identify all needs and opportunities within Lyft Media’s products and services
  • Develop positioning, messaging, and competitive differentiation that creates awareness, adoption, engagement, and retention to increase market share and fuel growth
  • Partner with the UX, Analytics, Marketing teams to map and ensure operationalization of the user journey across our multimodal platform
  • Build, mentor, and inspire a world-class product marketing team, lead PMMs in developing go-to-market strategies across Lyft Media products and amplifying their impact
  • Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, including Product Marketing, Comms, Creative Strategy, and Sales to ensure our marketing campaigns deliver against business objectives
  • Drive our industry event activation strategy to optimally position Lyft Media to the advertising community

Lyft connects passengers with drivers through a mobile app, primarily serving urban commuters, students, and tourists in the United States and Canada. The platform offers various ride options, including standard, luxury, and shared rides, catering to different needs. Drivers use their own vehicles, and Lyft earns revenue by taking a commission from each ride fare. In addition to car rides, Lyft provides bike and scooter rentals and has a subscription service called Lyft Pink, which offers benefits for a monthly fee. The company also explores self-driving technology to stay competitive. Lyft prioritizes safety and community guidelines, ensuring a secure experience for users, and supports drivers with flexible payment options, allowing them to cash out earnings instantly. Overall, Lyft aims to provide versatile transportation solutions while maintaining a steady income through diverse revenue streams.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$4.8B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Lyft's exploration of self-driving technology positions it at the forefront of innovation in the transportation sector.
  • The company's flexible payment options attract a diverse range of drivers, enhancing its service availability and reliability.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as those with Babyscripts and the NAACP, expand Lyft's market reach and social impact.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing legal challenges regarding the classification of drivers as independent contractors could result in increased operational costs and regulatory scrutiny.
  • Intense competition from rivals like Uber may pressure Lyft's market share and profitability.

What makes Lyft unique

  • Lyft's diversified revenue streams, including bike and scooter rentals, advertising, and subscription services, set it apart from competitors who primarily focus on ride-sharing.
  • The company's emphasis on safety and community guidelines ensures a secure experience for both drivers and passengers, which is a significant competitive advantage.
  • Lyft's partnerships with organizations like the EAS Carpenters union and Babyscripts highlight its commitment to social impact and community engagement.

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