Full-Time

Principal Product Manager

New Products

Posted on 9/6/2024

Mozilla

Mozilla

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops Firefox browser and privacy tools

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Cybersecurity

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Market Research
Product Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 9+ years of product experience, with recent experience developing 0 to 1 products preferably in a startup or entrepreneurial environment.
  • Excellent at big-picture thinking, solving problems, and inventing what’s next.
  • Strong product sense - the ability to understand, communicate, and take action on what makes a product great.
  • A user-centric mentality with a passion for solving real problems through technology.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of rallying teams around a shared vision.
  • Proficiency in building hypotheses, experimenting, and developing success metrics to inform product decisions.
  • You've balanced user experience, business needs, technical feasibility, and time-to-market to determine the best product.
  • An understanding and fluency in developing early traction through innovative go-to-market strategies.
  • You can communicate clearly about your product concept from the idea phase through the development phase and can advocate for your decisions.
  • You love working in a fast-paced environment, improving your leadership and product skills.
  • You can work efficiently with a geographically distributed team.
  • Commitment to our values: Welcoming differences, Being relationship-minded, Practicing responsible participation, Having grit.
Responsibilities
  • Identify a new Concept: Identify compelling problems to solve and ideate on potential solutions.
  • Product Vision & Strategy: Lead and own the end-to-end product lifecycle for new product initiatives, from concept through launch, early traction, and iteration. Set clear goals for product success, ensuring alignment with Mozilla’s mission and strategic vision.
  • Customer Discovery: Conduct market research and user interviews to identify unmet needs and validate product ideas.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and deliver high-quality products that align with user needs and business goals.
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Continuously gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to measure product performance, iterate on features, and drive improvements.
  • Effective Communication: Clearly articulate product plans, benefits, and outcomes to a wide range of audiences, including internal partners, leadership, employees, and users.

Mozilla operates as a not-for-profit organization focused on promoting an open and accessible internet. Its main product is the Firefox browser, which emphasizes user privacy and security. Mozilla generates revenue through partnerships and search engine royalties, allowing it to reinvest in projects that enhance internet health rather than distributing profits to shareholders. This sets Mozilla apart from traditional for-profit tech companies. Additionally, Mozilla offers premium services like Mozilla VPN and engages in advocacy through the Mozilla Foundation, supporting open-source projects and internet literacy initiatives. The company's goal is to empower users and create a healthier internet ecosystem.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$3.4M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

19%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Anonym enhances Mozilla's privacy features and market position.
  • Mozilla Monitor Plus launch aligns with mission to attract privacy-conscious users.
  • Collaboration with Flower Labs could lead to innovative privacy-preserving AI solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Privacy complaint by NOYB could damage Mozilla's reputation and lead to legal challenges.
  • 30% staff layoffs may disrupt operations and affect innovation.
  • Integration challenges with Anonym may arise due to differing corporate cultures.

What makes Mozilla unique

  • Mozilla operates as a not-for-profit, prioritizing user empowerment over profit.
  • Mozilla reinvests revenue into mission-driven projects, unlike traditional for-profit companies.
  • Mozilla's open-source technology and privacy focus distinguish it in the tech industry.

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Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness. Health Insurance.

Financial & Retirement.

401k Plan

Family & Parenting.

Work From Home.

Vacation & Time Off.

Perks & Discounts. Free Lunch or Snacks.

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