Senior Principal Product Manager, New Initiatives (United States)

The Senior Principal Product Manager, New Initiatives, is a pivotal role at Karat, a leading company in the technical hiring space. This position is part of a forward-thinking product management team tasked with driving innovation and expansion into new business areas. The role requires the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to ideate and execute on high-impact product opportunities that align with Karat's mission of making every interview predictive, fair, and enjoyable.

In this capacity, the Senior Principal Product Manager will lead the full lifecycle of new product initiatives from concept to launch. Day-to-day work involves conducting market research, building business cases, defining product strategies, and setting clear goals and timelines. Collaboration with engineering, design, sales, and executive leadership is a core component, ensuring that new products meet the needs of clients and drive organizational growth.

Candidates should have a proven track record in product management, ideally with substantial experience leading large-scale initiatives from inception to successful release. Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to synthesize market trends into actionable product roadmaps are essential. Effective communication, leadership, and collaboration skills are crucial, as is familiarity with the technology industry and emerging market opportunities.

Karat offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, and flexible paid time off. Employees also benefit from remote working options and opportunities for professional development.

Karat is known for its inclusive, mission-driven culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and impact. Joining Karat provides an opportunity to shape the future of technical hiring, work with passionate peers, and grow in a dynamic, rapidly-scaling company.