Lead product vision and roadmap for Trove's collectibles platform, launching core features like pack experiences, marketplace flows, ownership mechanics, and community tools. Conduct user research and analyze metrics, collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, operations, and marketing, and own end-to-end product launches and iteration.
Trove is reinventing how people discover, collect, and trade physical and digital collectibles. Our platform empowers collectors to rip digital packs, own the physical cards, trade instantly, and showcase their curated collections in new social and gamified ways. We’re a passionate team focused on blending best-in-class product design with deep community engagement and seamless execution. This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground floor and help define the future of collectibles for millions of users — where digital meets real world ownership.
As our Founding Product Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping the product vision, leading strategy, and driving outcomes at a pivotal stage of growth. You’ll work closely with the founding team and early engineers to define the product roadmap, launch key features, and iterate rapidly based on real user feedback.
What You’ll Do
- Define & Own Product Vision: Lead the product vision and strategy for core features — from collectible pack experiences and marketplace flows to ownership mechanics and community tools.
- Build & Prioritize the Roadmap: Create and maintain a product roadmap that balances user value, business impact, and technical feasibility.
- User-Driven Insight: Conduct research, gather qualitative + quantitative feedback, and translate insights into product decisions that delight our users.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with engineering, design, operations, marketing, and community to execute on shared goals, align priorities, and ship with velocity.
- Measure Success: Define and track key product metrics and KPIs, using data to uncover opportunities and iterate quickly.
- Launch & Iterate: Lead product launches end-to-end — from ideation through execution and post-launch optimization.
What We’re Looking For
- Product Experience: 4+ years in product management with a track record of building consumer-facing digital products (marketplaces, communities, gaming, or collectibles a plus).
- Strategic & Analytical: Strong analytical thinking with the ability to balance long-term strategy and short-term execution.
- User Empathy: Deep understanding of users through research, data, and direct community engagement.
- Ownership Mentality: Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity — comfortable defining structure and direction in a fast-moving startup.
- Technical Fluency: Comfortable working with engineers and designers to translate product concepts into clear requirements and deliverables.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills; you can clearly articulate product decisions to stakeholders.
What We Offer
- The chance to shape a category-defining product at the intersection of digital culture and real-world assets
- A collaborative, mission-driven team with a strong focus on user experience and innovation
- Competitive compensation and equity participation — you own what you build
- Flexible work environment and opportunity for remote collaboration
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Trove is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or veteran status. We strive to build a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered.
Similar Jobs
Software • Hospitality
Manage daily hotel front office operations, including guest registration, room inventory, service recovery, and policy adherence. Monitor guest satisfaction, resolve concerns, promote hotel services and upselling initiatives, and support occupancy and revenue growth. Train, coach, and supervise front office team members while ensuring they understand hotel offerings, local attractions, and service standards. Foster a positive team environment and deliver memorable guest experiences.
Software • Hospitality
Prepares menu items for the team member cafeteria according to recipes and quality standards. Ensures meals are served efficiently, maintains clean and sanitary food service areas, stocks supplies, prepares inventory requisitions, and follows food handling, storage, health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations.
Software • Hospitality
Performs hotel financial operations across accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting. Supports monthly financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, dispute resolution, and communication of financial results. Collaborates with finance and corporate departments to maintain accurate data and support business operations at Waldorf Astoria New York.
What you need to know about the NYC Tech Scene
As the undisputed financial capital of the world, New York City is an epicenter of startup funding activity. The city has a thriving fintech scene and is a major player in verticals ranging from AI to biotech, cybersecurity and digital media. It also has universities like NYU, Columbia and Cornell Tech attracting students and researchers from across the globe, providing the ecosystem with a constant influx of world-class talent. And its East Coast location and three international airports make it a perfect spot for European companies establishing a foothold in the United States.
Key Facts About NYC Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 549,200; 6% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Capgemini, Bloomberg, IBM, Spotify
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, Fintech
- Funding Landscape: $25.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Greycroft, Thrive Capital, Union Square Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tribeca Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Two Sigma Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, CUNY, AI Now Institute, Flatiron Institute, C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, NASA Space Radiation Laboratory
