Senior Product Manager (DeFi)

About Usual:

At Usual, we are pioneering a decentralized financial future with our groundbreaking stablecoin protocol designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi). Our mission is to offer a transparent, safe, and efficient alternative to traditional stablecoins, reshaping the landscape of digital finance. We are dedicated to democratizing access to financial services and empowering users through innovative tokenomics and integrations with the wider DeFi ecosystem.

Position Overview:

As a Senior Product Manager at Usual, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between product strategy and execution. You will work closely with the VP Product, tech team, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of our interfaces, including our dApp and back-office solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Discovery:

• Engage with partners and internal clients to understand their constraints, needs, and challenges.


• Conduct user research, track product metrics, and gather insights to inform product decisions.

Specification Writing:

• Write detailed specifications and user stories for new features and improvements.


• Ensure that specifications are clear, comprehensive, and aligned with the product vision.

Delivery Management:

• Manage the product backlog, prioritizing tasks based on importance and feasibility.


• Coordinate with the tech team to ensure timely delivery of features, including quality assurance.


• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure successful delivery.

Product Ops & Marketing:

• Participate in the review and implementation of new tools and processes to improve product operations.


• Prepare documentation and timelines to assist Marketing & Sales teams in their release announcements and other communication needs.

Required Competencies:

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in a high-growth startup environment.


• Strong knowledge of Web3 and Defi.


• Proven track record of delivering successful products and leading product teams.


• Excellent communication and leadership skills.


• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


• Hands-on mentality with the ability to lead by example and get things done in the early stages of the company.


• Strong understanding of design (UX/UI) principles and methodologies.

Expected Outcomes:

• Comprehensive understanding of partner needs and user requirements.


• Clear and detailed product specifications and user stories.


• Well-managed product backlog with prioritized tasks.


• Timely and quality delivery of product features.


• Effective coordination between product and tech teams.

Why Usual?

At Usual, we are true believers in what we do and what we have built. Join us in our mission to create a more equitable and transparent financial future. Be part of a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to making a real impact in the world of decentralized finance.

Apply now to be part of our journey and help shape the future of finance!