Own the vision and roadmap for the core app experience and platform
Be accountable for app engagement KPIs, stability and performance
Own SDK strategy, platform dependencies and technical health
Lead development of Home, Weekly and core reading flows
Own backend-for-frontend capabilities, shared services and app foundations
Ensure high-quality implementation of personalisation in the front-end, in partnership with the Personalisation team
Define standards for native app quality, accessibility and best practice
Oversee push notification mechanics (triggering and segmentation) and coordination
Act as the central product contact for all app initiatives

Deep experience building and operating native mobile apps (iOS & Android)
Strong platform mindset combined with user experience ownership
Strong technical judgement and confidence working with engineers
Confidence working with complex backend and frontend systems
Ability to partner effectively with data science and personalisation teams
Clear communicator and strong cross-team collaborator
Knowledge of native mobile ecosystems, performance and release cycles
Familiarity with SDKs, analytics, Push Notifications and mobile engagement mechanics
Understanding of backend-for-frontend architectures and shared services
Interest in The Economist’s journalism and reader experience

Principal Product Manager – Core App

Key skills