Arcanys is a privately owned company with over 300 employees, including around 280 software engineers, QAs, PMs, BAs, and designers in the Philippines.We are at the forefront of the technology outsourcing industry, assisting startups and mid-sized companies in scaling their development teams and making significant financial investments in early-stage startups through our Arcanys Ventures arm.Currently, we are looking to hire technical team members in Melbourne or Sydney, starting with a senior architect and a senior product manager.What's this role about?We invest in tech startups that require engineering teams, typically providing a team of 3-4 software engineers and a few part-time personnel in exchange for equity.
In some cases, the product management function may be lacking, and we need someone with extensive experience in web applications to fulfill that role.You may become a "fractional" product manager, working for 2 to 3 of our clients simultaneously and occasionally handling short-term missions.
Please refer to the Arcanys Ventures Portfolio to see the companies we support.We are flexible with hiring someone at 50% or full-time, prioritizing candidates with the right skill set and mindset, with a preference for full-time.
If full-time is not possible, starting at 50% is an option.What are the required skills/conditions?You must reside in Melbourne or Sydney or be able to meet clients in person in these cities regularly (without incurring long-distance travel costs).Minimum of 10 years of experience in an applications development environment, including 5 years as a Product Manager or in a similar role within a software-focused company.Strong technical background and understanding of software development processes (agile methodologies, scrum, etc.
).Must have permanent Australian residency (ability to work without visa sponsorship).Other requirementsExcellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.Extensive experience conceptualizing a variety of online B2B and B2C software products and platforms.Early career experience as a business analyst or UI/UX designer is a plus.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse teams.Experience working with outsourced teams is preferred.What are the responsibilities?Define product vision and roadmap based on market research and customer feedback.Collaborate with engineering teams to translate product requirements into actionable tasks.Prioritize and manage the product backlog to ensure timely and efficient delivery of features.Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights on customer needs and preferences.Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and development teams to facilitate effective communication.Lead product launches and coordinate cross-departmental efforts for successful rollouts.We prioritize employee satisfaction and offer exciting work opportunities, fostering a culture where everyone can contribute meaningfully.We are GreatPlaceToWork certified, with Glassdoor ratings of 4.8/5 and Clutch Ratings of 5/5.Working conditions:Mostly remote, with occasional in-person client meetings.
We have over 10 investment companies in Sydney and Melbourne, where you could work in their offices if preferred.Flexible working schedule; you can choose your working hours (within reason).Work as a full-time or part-time employee (with super, etc.)
or contract employment - your choice.Annual trip to visit colleagues in the Philippines (Cebu).Flat management style and open-door policy - no micromanagement, and your voice will be heard.What to expect when you apply?Our recruitment team has created a 3-minute video to explain everything you need to know about our recruitment process.
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