About Us Private events and catering can significantly increase restaurant and event space revenue, but many venues are stuck using outdated, error-prone manual processes - unlike the sophisticated software employed by large chains. Perfect Venue is leveling the playing field by offering local restaurants and venues an affordable, user-friendly, event management tool to help local them compete with big chains. This is just the start, with plans to expand into a broader marketplace that includes other event services (DJs, florists, etc). About The Role Perfect Venue is redefining how venues and event planners work together to deliver unforgettable experiences. As our first Product Manager, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape our product vision and strategy from the ground up, driving innovation and delivering value to thousands of users. This role is a chance to work closely with a passionate team, influence company growth, and make a tangible impact on the events industry. Responsibilities Plan • Research user needs and define the problems to solve • Turn ideas into clear product specs and prototypes • Own initiatives and epics that connect business goals to product work • Prioritize the roadmap with leadership team • Ensure upcoming work is well defined so engineers stay focused Ship • Own product specs and unblock engineering during build • Partner with engineering to ship features on time • Maintain accountability for milestones and delivery • Keep backlog and Linear organized • Facilitate cross functional execution and push back when needed Adopt • Communicate new features to internal teams and customers • Partner with support to close feedback loops • Own changelogs, help center content, and product updates • Drive customer awareness and adoption of new features • Track adoption metrics • Manage partner integrations Requirements • Experience: 4+ years of product management experience at early-stage startups. • Shared Philosophy: Embrace a shared product philosophy that embraces elegant solutions (minimal, but effective), an opinionated product, 'lean startup' philosophy, and other principles we will discuss. • Leadership: Proven track record of taking ownership of a product or major features from ideation to launch. • User Focus: Exceptional ability to empathize with users and translate their needs into actionable product requirements. • Analytical Thinking: Comfort with data analysis, KPIs, and metrics to drive product decisions and measure success. Ability to think strategically while executing tactically. • Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with modern software development processes and tools (e.g., Linear, Figma, etc). What We Offer • Competitive compensation including meaningful equity you’ll actually be able to use • Medical, vision, and dental with paid premiums for you, cost-sharing for dependents • Flexible PTO & 401(k) • Complimentary One Medical membership for you and your family • Hybrid 3 days in-office and frequent customer meetings Perfect Venue is committed to building a winning team We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will work to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apply tot his job