Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job

Director of Product Management, Acquisition and Search

Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job

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Santa Monica, CA/Remote

610 Product

About the Role

At ZipRecruiter, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the HR Tech space, Connect talent with opportunity through intelligent matching technology.

<div class="content-intro">We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)</div>Our Mission:&nbsp;

To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.

Who We Are:&nbsp;

ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, ZipRecruiter actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS &amp; Android.

Summary:

We are looking for a high-impact, versatile Director of Product Management to lead the strategy and execution behind growing ZipRecruiter’s job seeker base. In this role, you will be the primary driver behind how millions of people discover work, focusing on driving user acquisition and creating an amazing job discovery user experience.

You will lead the vision and execution for core job seeker products across our web and mobile discovery interfaces, collaborating with cross-functional teams and multiple engineering squads to build personalized, AI-driven features. As a "player-coach," you will be expected to zoom out to set growth strategies and build clear success metrics, and zoom in to manage a team of product managers and ensure strong execution.&nbsp;

Key Focuses:

<ul>

<li>Drive Growth: Own all job seeker acquisition strategies and user experiences. This includes SEO, Generate Engine Optimization (GEO), SEM, etc… You’ll also be expected to ideate, test, and grow new acquisition tactics. .</li>

<li>Own Search &amp; Discovery: Own the product roadmap for our search and discovery experiences.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Champion AI-Driven Development: Lean into ZipRecruiter’s AI-first DNA to build personalized, proactive experiences that act like a personal recruiter for every seeker.</li>

<li>Coordinate Marketplace Fit: Partner closely with Employer-side product teams to ensure a healthy, balanced marketplace where seeker actions lead to successful hires.</li>

<li>Lead &amp; Mentor: Manage and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of ownership and excellence.</li>

<li>Act as an Owner: Take full accountability for your product domain, from high-level KPI setting to the nuances of daily execution.</li>

</ul>

Minimum Qualifications:

<ul>

<li>Proven Leadership: 3+ years of experience managing a team of at least 2 product managers, with a track record of developing talent.</li>

<li>B2C Expertise: Deep experience building consumer-facing products at scale, with a strong intuition for user behavior and growth loops.</li>

<li>AI/ML Fluency: You aren’t just a fan of AI; you understand how to leverage Machine Learning to solve user problems and have experience building AI-powered product features.</li>

<li>Strategic Versatility: You are a "smart generalist" who can be thrown at any complex problem—whether it’s a technical architectural hurdle or a brand-new market opportunity—and figure it out.</li>

<li>Player-Coach Mentality: You are comfortable presenting to the C-suite one hour and diving into prototypes or data dashboards the next.</li>

<li>Self-Motivation: You are highly driven and thrive in an environment where you are given the autonomy to drive massive impact.</li>

<li>Deeply Analytical: You are a data-obsessed problem solver who doesn't just look at dashboards but interrogates the "why" behind the numbers.</li>

</ul>

Preferred Qualifications:

<ul>

<li>Marketplace Experience: Previous experience at a two-sided marketplace (e.g., jobs, real estate, rideshare).</li>

<li>Search &amp; Personalization Expertise: Prior experience building, scaling, or optimizing consumer search engines, information retrieval systems, or recommendation loops.</li>

<li>B2C Growth Specialization: Specific experience in performance marketing, SEO, or viral loops for seeker acquisition.</li>

</ul>

As part of our team you’ll enjoy:

<ul>

<li>Competitive salary</li>

<li>Exceptional benefits package</li>

<li>Flexible vacation &amp; paid time off</li>

<li>Employer-matched 401(k) plan</li>

<li>Collaboration Weeks: We bring everyone together several times a year for innovation, relationship building, and team fun.</li>

</ul>

#LI-Remote

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $250,000-$302,500. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.

Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

<div class="content-conclusion">ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at ZipRecruiter

Common questions candidates ask about this role and ZipRecruiter's workplace

ZipRecruiter makes meaningful connections between job seekers and employers. Over the past 12 years, our online employment marketplace has helped over 3.3 million businesses and 135 million job seekers find their next great opportunity. With offices in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Israel, ZipRecruiter enables employees to do meaningful work that helps others change their lives through employment. Our powerful matching technology, and a dedication to creating a world class product, has made ZipRecruiter the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android for the past five years* and #1 rated employment job site by G2.** *Based on job seeker app ratings, during the period of January 2017 to January 2022 from AppFollow for ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn, and Monster. **Based on G2 satisfaction ratings as of January 1, 2022.

This position is listed as remote based on the job location.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

ZipRecruiter is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Financial Security, Work-Life Balance, Professional Development, Lifestyle & Perks. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Courageous Innovation and Collaborative Problem-Solving and Mission-Driven Purpose.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Fostering Trust and Transparency and Investing in Employee Growth and Development.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026 and Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2021.

ZipRecruiter currently has 40 open positions. They are hiring across departments like 765 Decision Science, 610 Product, 415 Enterprise Sales. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/ziprecruiter/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact ZipRecruiter's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.