Full-Time in New York, NY Remote (within locations) - Executive
LOCATION: Remote/Eastern Time Zone
ABOUT SEFARIA
Sefaria was founded in 2013 by best selling author: Joshua Foer and former Googler Brett Lockspeiser with the mission of taking the People of the Book into the digital age. Today, it is the world's largest free, digital library of Jewish texts and translations. Sefaria provides an open-source, free-to-use digital platform with thousands of texts in Hebrew, English, and numerous other languages. Sefaria's website and mobile apps (which reach more than 800K unique individuals every month) empower people to explore and engage with Jewish texts in new and meaningful ways, and its API powers hundreds of other Torah technologies. Sefaria represents a new era in Jewish learning, in which the Jewish textual tradition is truly accessible to all.
OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPACT Sefaria is seeking a passionate and visionary Chief Product Officer (CPO) to lead their organization-wide product strategy, development, product design and product marketing. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with leaders across the organization, the CPO's impact will extend beyond the existing Sefaria website and apps, shaping the future of the entire Sefaria organization and its technologies. By leading the development and execution of groundbreaking digital products and experiences, this leader will ensure Sefaria remains an indispensable and cutting-edge resource for the global Jewish community. This leader will build and lead the product team and work cross-functionally to accelerate organizational priorities and initiatives. This is a special opportunity to leverage one's product expertise to imagine, design and produce new interfaces for Torah in the digital age and make the Jewish library accessible and engaging like never before.
RESPONSIBILITIES Create, define, and articulate a strong product vision aligned with Sefaria's mission and strategic goalsDevelop and execute product strategy for web and mobile applicationsLead the creation and implementation of new digital products and experiences that enhance user experience and drive growth for SefariaTranslate product strategy into actionable plans, including roadmaps, feature prioritization, and release schedulesDeepen understanding of target audiences and develop strategies to effectively engage and grow our user baseMonitor and analyze market trends, competitor offerings and customer needs to identify growth opportunities and improve existing productsWork closely with the engineering team to ensure timely and high-quality product deliveryEnsure an exceptional, intuitive, and visually appealing user experience by leading design and interface effortsDefine and track metrics & KPIs in line with Sefaria's multi-year strategic planSupervise, coach, and develop the product, design, and product marketing teamPresent clear messaging about product value to stakeholdersParticipate in Sefaria leadership as part of the Senior TeamQUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of experience in product managementProven track record of building and launching successful digital products with high user engagement, including leading a product through the full lifecycle from concept to experimentation, to launch, and scalingProficiency in all aspects of human-centered design, across customer research, experimentation, visual design, information design, interaction design, and experience designPassionate about influencing, motivating, and guiding teams to achieve strategic goals and objectivesExceptional leadership and management abilities, with a focus on inspiring team membersCreative problem-solver with an innovative mindsetResilient and capable of navigating ambiguity and uncertaintiesPossesses an analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data-driven insights for informed decision-makingAdaptable and willing to embrace change in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentSkilled at maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholdersInherently curious, with a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in an ever-evolving industryCommitted to direct, clear, professional, and thoughtful communicationProven success in working independently in a remote settingPassionate and enthusiastic about the work Sefaria does, dedicated to supporting its mission of making Jewish texts accessible and interconnectedHOW TO APPLY Click below to apply; you'll be invited to include your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please indicate why you are interested in working at Sefaria.
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