Web Product Manager

Company and Vision

PlanetArt’s vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of life events. 

The company’s brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit to learn more about our brands.

We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe.

Job Overview 

PlanetArt is looking for a Product Manager, Web to support the company’s Web R&D department. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Associate Director of Product Development, to plan the, execution, and tracking of web development projects. Candidate will also be responsible for web analytics, revenue growth and ensuring the success of their websites. The Product Manager is the business owner for their websites. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area as we operate on a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote) 

Requirements

What You’ll Do 

Key Responsibilities 

• Plan and execute web development projects 

• Define project scope, objectives, and requirements 

• Work closely with the team of Project Managers and web QA testers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment 

• Create and maintain project timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time. Own the release date 

• Monitor project progress and communicate potential risks or delays 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Creative and Content, to refine project scope and requirements 

• Collaborate with the QA team to ensure thorough testing of web applications 

• Identify, document and prioritize defect resolution 

• Create, update and maintain project documentation in Confluence 

• Work closely with development and QA teams to help resolve project-related issues 

• Escalate issues to the Associate Director of Product Development when necessary 

• Monitor website performance, analytics and revenue. Act as an owner for the web business. 

What You Should Have 

Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements 

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities 

• 3+ years technical project management experience required

• Technical understanding of mobile/web technologies, platforms, and development methodologies 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills 

• Experience with QA and testing practices for mobile/web applications 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a wide variety of audiences including technologists, executives, business partners and IT team members 

• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-departmentally 

What You Can Expect 

Working Conditions 

• Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels. 

• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. 

• Position requires regular, continuous use of computer. 

• Position requires regular sitting and standing. 

• Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, WebEx, Slack, or email. 

• May require occasional travel. 

• This is a hybrid position; employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option of working remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday). 

Benefits

Benefits 

The compensation range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000 annual salary

PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) with matching

• Excellent Work/Life Balance – Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays

• Employee Product Discounts