Interim Product Manager at Mixi America

About the FamilyAlbum app and Mixi Inc. 

The FamilyAlbum app, created by Mixi Inc., is a beloved photo-sharing app designed to bring families closer together by making it easier than ever to share and cherish special moments. With over 20 million users worldwide, FamilyAlbum offers a private, secure space where parents can effortlessly organize and share their photos and videos with loved ones. The app’s intuitive features include automatic organization by child and date, free storage, free photo prints, and the ability to create custom photobooks, ensuring that every memory is beautifully preserved.

FamilyAlbum’s focus on privacy and simplicity allows families to connect and relive memories without the hassle, making it a trusted tool for parents who value both convenience and security. In addition to its user-friendly design, FamilyAlbum offers advanced features like automatic photo sorting, shared timelines, and custom albums, making it a comprehensive solution for busy parents who want to keep their loved ones updated on their children’s milestones.

Mixi Inc., the company behind FamilyAlbum, is a leading technology firm based in Japan, known for creating innovative platforms that enhance social connections. Their commitment to privacy and user experience is at the heart of FamilyAlbum’s success, helping families around the world stay connected.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Product Manager to join our FamilyAlbum global growth team on an interim basis for a minimum of seven months. This part-time role (20 hours per week) involves supporting new product development and design management responsibilities, ensuring seamless execution of tasks, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define product requirements and approach, ensuring stakeholders are informed.

• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and the overseas team in Japan on product development and design tasks.

• Unblock legal, finance, and technical issues to ensure smooth project progression.

• Inform relevant stakeholders on new initiatives and ensure legal and financial readiness.

• Obtain budget approvals and complete necessary signups and administrative tasks.

• Manage external business relationships, including contract creation and closure.

• Conduct product and UI research to support data-driven decision-making.

• Manage design tasks, deliverable requirements, wireframe, define UX/UI, and ensure alignment with company standards.

• Finalize UI/design by gathering and consolidating feedback from various stakeholders, and compose deliverables for engineers with designers.

• Write epics, define user stories, and prepare for sprint planning.

• Prepare necessary assets and data for engineers.

• Assist in QA processes.

• Lead user interviews and surveys, from preparation to documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably in a remote and part-time capacity.

• Excellent English communication skills with various stakeholders for product development.

• Strong background in product development and design management.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with legal and financial processes in product development.

• Experience with user research, surveys, and interviews.

• Proficiency in wireframing, UX/UI design, and managing design assets.

• Knowledge of agile methodologies and sprint planning.