Product Manager

Role overview

Join a fast-growing wedding technology company as a Product Manager based in New York City. In this position, you will help shape Zola’s wedding planning products and work closely with engineering, design, and business teams. The role calls for someone who can think strategically, understand technical constraints, and stay focused on both customer value and business outcomes.

You will guide a cross-functional team, make data-backed decisions, and keep multiple initiatives moving at once. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with strong product judgment, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in the wedding space. The company also values people who actively use AI tools and modern workflows to improve productivity and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Direct a cross-functional group of engineers and designers to create, release, and improve products that support growth and user engagement across wedding planning offerings.
• Work with business leaders to shape and own a clear product strategy and roadmap, making thoughtful trade-offs between customer needs and company goals.
• Serve as the main voice and expert for the product area, sharing vision, direction, and results with stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Study product performance in depth, using both numbers and user insights to guide decisions and define measurable success criteria.
• Spot risks and opportunities early, manage competing priorities, and keep projects aligned with timelines and expected outcomes.
• Help strengthen the Product team’s direction, culture, and operating practices as the organization continues to scale.
• Promote the use of AI tools and agent-based workflows to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the team’s work.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of product management experience in a fast-moving, consumer-oriented technology company.
• Prior experience in a two-sided marketplace or commerce setting is an advantage.
• A strong history of setting product direction and shipping successful products that produced measurable business impact.
• Comfort using quantitative and qualitative data for product decisions, along with familiarity with tools such as Looker and Mixpanel.
• Experience using AI tools and practices in daily work, with awareness of recent developments in the field; experience with Claude is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to present to and influence executive audiences.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and juggle several priorities independently.
• Technical fluency and the confidence to participate in discussions about scope and timing with engineers.
• A creative, resourceful, and customer-focused mindset.
• Strong interest in the wedding industry.
• BA/BS is required; a background in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business is preferred.

Compensation and work arrangement

The annual salary for this role is between USD 135,000 and USD 155,000. This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule in the New York City office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

About the company

Zola is a wedding company focused on reimagining wedding planning and registry experiences. Since launching its platform in 2013, the company has built award-winning web and mobile products that support couples from engagement through the wedding and into their first home. The organization emphasizes compassionate service, modern technology, and a culture rooted in inclusion and respect.

The company says it values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including differences in race, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, marital status, religion, and perspective. Its headquarters is in New York City.

Additional information

This role was listed as a Product position in New York, NY, USA. The compensation range is USD 135k-155k per year. The work setup is hybrid, with in-office days on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The company also shared that it supports all forms of love and serves a community of more than 2 million couples. It notes investor backing from Female Founders Fund, Comcast Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Canvas Ventures, Thrive Capital, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Applicants should be comfortable working in a team that prioritizes customer-first thinking, collaboration, and product quality. The posting also highlights a preference for candidates who can help the team scale effectively as the company grows.