Job descriptionAt Wave, we help small businesses to thrive so the heart of our communities beats stronger. We work in an environment buzzing with creative energy and inspiration. No matter where you are or how you get the job done, you have what you need to be successful and connected. The mark of true success at Wave is the ability to be bold, learn quickly and share your knowledge generously.
The Senior Manager, Product Marketing is a player–coach role responsible for leading, developing, and scaling the Product Marketing function at Wave. You will manage a team of Product Marketing Managers while owning strategic go-to-market execution across Wave’s product portfolio. This role ensures product marketing operates as a true growth engine. You’ll own the “why” and “what” behind Wave’s products—ensuring clear positioning, differentiated messaging, and strong go-to-market execution that drives adoption, conversion, and expansion in a PLG model.
Here's how you’ll make an impact:
Product Marketing Leadership & Team Management
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Product Marketing Managers across Wave’s product lines (Accounting, Invoicing, Payments, Payroll)
Set strategy, priorities, and operating rhythms for the product marketing team
Establish best practices, frameworks, and standards for positioning, messaging, and GTM excellence
Act as a senior point of escalation for PMM initiatives
Define success metrics for product marketing initiatives and drive continuous improvement
Product‑Led Growth Enablement
Deliver PLG motion campaigns focused on customer value, free-to-paid conversion, usage‑based expansion, and monetization levers
Champion experimentation and learning across GTM and customer journeys
Define activation and adoption milestones in partnership with Product and Data
Partner with Product and Growth teams to ensure PMM insights are fully activated across journeys
Portfolio & Go‑to‑Market Ownership
Own GTM strategy across major product launches, feature releases, and enhancements
Partner with Product and Growth leadership to align launch plans with adoption and revenue goals
Ensure launches/enhancements are supported across lifecycle, product education, enablement, and marketing channels
Cross‑Functional Influence & Enablement
Serve as the primary Product Marketing partner to Product, Growth, and Customer Experience
Ensure internal teams are equipped with clear messaging, narratives, and enablement resources
You’ll thrive here if you have:
Have 7–10+ years of product marketing experience in SaaS, with experience managing other PMMs
Have operated in a product‑led SaaS model and understand adoption‑driven and lifecycle growth
Are an effective people leader who can coach, scale, and inspire a team
Are highly cross‑functional and comfortable influencing without authority
Expert at connecting positioning and GTM strategy directly to product usage, growth, and revenue outcomes
Have empathy for small business owners and a strong customer‑first mindset
At Wave, we value diversity of perspective. Your unique experience enriches our organization. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Let’s talk about how you can thrive here!
Wave is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing careers@waveapps.com. We will work with you to meet your needs.
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