Principal Product Manager - Search Relevance (Remote - Canada)

Yelp is the ultimate guide to local living, connecting people with great businesses in their neighborhoods. As a Technical Product Leader for Search, you will lead the development and optimization of algorithms and systems that enhance consumer engagement, collaborating with engineers to implement personalized recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a product roadmap for Search, aligned with Yelp’s overall business objectives by staying abreast of industry trends and competitive landscape and identifying opportunities for innovation
• Understand consumer needs and pain points, and translate them into product requirements by working closely with UXR and Data Science
• Identify areas for improvement, define & prioritize algorithm development initiatives aligned with business objectives and market trends
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Leverage data-driven insights to inform product decisions and optimize algorithm performance
• Lead the development of Search products from conception to launch. Foster a data-driven culture to measure and optimize product performance
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and data science to deliver exceptional products. Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts and drive innovation on search algorithms
• Drive consumer engagement and retention through innovative product solutions

Requirements:

• Proven track record and extensive experience in leading technical product development in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, preferably in the Search space
• Strong understanding of machine learning
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong collaborator who enjoys working across different teams, functions, and timezones
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or a related field and have experience solving large computational problems
• A Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent work experience is required