Checkr’s mission is to build a fairer future by improving understanding of the past. We believe all candidates, regardless of who they are, should have a fair chance to work. Established in 2014 and valued at $2.2B, Checkr is using technology to bring hiring to the next level. Our People Trust Platform uses machine learning to help thousands of companies modernize their background check process and make hiring safer, more efficient, and more inclusive. Some of our customers include, Uber, Instacart, Doordash, Netflix, Compass Group, and Adecco.

A career with Checkr is an opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest minds, disrupt an industry for a better future, and give otherwise overlooked candidates access to employment. Checkr has been recognized in Forbes Best Startup Employers and is a top Y Combinator company by valuation. 

Checkr is looking for a Staff Product Manager to lead and own one of the most strategic and  mission critical components of Checkr’s core product - background check platform. In this role, you will sit at the center of everything Checkr does, and directly shape the evolution of Checkr’s core product for years to come. You will work closely with a stellar group of product managers, engineers, and designers to advance Checkr’s vision of creating the infrastructure for the future of work, and further our mission of building a fairer future.

Our ideal candidate has a successful track record of building for scale and robustness, is experienced in solving for system complexities, can navigate with ease between visionary thinking and ground-level intricacies, and is seasoned in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities :

• Build deep domain knowledge of Checkr’s background check product, as well as empathy for both internal and external users.
• Taking the long view, evaluate Checkr’s existing background check platform and various screenings to identify big-picture challenges and opportunities.
• Work with various product teams to develop a cohesive vision and strategy for orchestration across screenings.
• Partner with engineering teams to modernize architecture and build for long-term extensibility.
• Collaborate with legal, revenue, operations, customers, and technology partners to deeply understand, document, analyze, and synthesize market opportunities/customer needs into product priorities, roadmap plans, and detailed specifications.
• Drive long-term change, build scalability and efficiency, and continuously create value and differentiation in Checkr’s core screenings product portfolio.

What you bring:

• 10+ years experience as a product manager, preferably in SaaS or B2B software; experiences working with Restful APIs and/or building products in highly regulated spaces a strong plus. 
• Passion for problem solving, especially in problem spaces with high degrees of system complexity. 
• Bias towards scale, consistency, and robustness. 
• Ruthless prioritization and disciplined execution.
• Experience working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; proven ability to drive stakeholder alignment.
• History of leading and executing in fast-paced, high-growth, ever-evolving environments.
• Strong attention to detail, and a highly analytical mind.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• An owner’s mindset and ability to drive action. 

What you get:

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
• 100% medical, dental and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend

Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr

Checkr is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all of its tech, non-tech, and leadership roles. Checkr believes that the gathering and celebration of unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace.   

Checkr also welcomes the opportunity to consider qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records. Checkr’s commitment to diversity extends to hiring talented individuals in spite of a prior criminal history in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.