Associate Product Manager

Founded in May 2015, Papier is a London based start-up, which has raised ~£45 million since launch and is one of the fastest growing start-ups in the UK and US. We recently placed 8th on LinkedIn’s Top 15 UK Startups. Papier’s collection of stationery products, from notebooks & diaries to notecards and wedding invitations, is designed to feed curiosity and contemplation, to invite people to uncover the possibility of a blank page.

Job Description:
This role is a great opportunity to join a small Product team who are aiming to revolutionise how people shop and love stationery. As our Associate Product Manager, you will be hands on, eager and will play a crucial role in the value we drive to the business and for our customers. This role is reporting directly into our Product Manager who you will collaborate closely with. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days a week in our office located in Camden, London.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining the product backlog and running key agile ceremonies such as backlog refinement, grooming, developing user stories etc.
• Competent in utilising data, customer insight and knowledge of OKRs to inform backlog prioritisation decisions which deliver business impact
• Effectively identifies, prioritises and resolves technical and functional issues which are related to the product
• Consistently gathers and analyses data to reflect on historical launches and maintains a cadence of sharing and communicating analysis within our Product function and across the wider business
• Builds clear and consistent communication channels with stakeholders to gather input on our Product Team priorities, to provide clear expectations and keep everyone updated on progress always
• Effectively communicates sprint work to the teams and the extended Papier organisation through Slack, Sprint Reports, All-hands, Demos etc.
• Contributes to product discovery by bringing insight and ideas to ensure we are making the right product decisions

Requirements

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Some professional experience in analysing data and drawing insights to support decision-making is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - feels comfortable building relationships with stakeholders across the business
• An interest in e-commerce and DTC is preferable
• Curious about understanding customers better and interested in thinking creatively about how we can use insight to continue to build a market leading product
• Excited by working in a fast-paced environment with a significant amount of autonomy from day 1
• 1+ years Project Management, Product Owner, Product Management or Business Analyst experience on technical projects/products would be beneficial

Benefits

• We recognise the need for a work-life balance and offer a hybrid working model of 2 days in the office at Maison Papier, our lovely Camden office.
• 25 days annual leave per year + buy an extra five days.
• 20 days per year to Work from Anywhere.
• Private medical and rewards scheme with Vitality Health (including 50% off gym memberships with Virgin Active, Pure Gym and more).
• Enrolment into the Papier Pension scheme through the People Pension.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Cycle to work loan scheme.
• £75 personal stationery allowance, and £150 to spend on our Occasion stationery for a lifetime special event
• 40% staff discount along with a family and friends discount.
• Papier with Purpose. We give back to the community and offer 2 days paid per year to volunteer for a cause you/we care about.
• Constant access to mental health, well-being resources and support from our in-house first aiders.
• Weekly team lunches & regular cultural trips.
• Our pooches are a part of the Papier team and you may see them from time to time in Maison Papier.
• Inclusive and friendly team who will make you feel welcome from day one.

At Papier, we believe that the diverse perspectives of all paper people deserve to be celebrated. A creative and curious community, we strive to be inclusive and equitable to all. We’re an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on any grounds. From hiring processes to day-to-day business, we aim to create an environment that is accessible and safe for everyone. We’re always working towards building a balanced and supportive workplace, with policies and ways of working to ensure everyone can make the most of their time with at Papier.