Associate Product Manager

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Job Summary

As an Associate Product Manager, you will play a key role in transforming the construction industry through innovative AI-powered solutions. You will collaborate with various cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, and customer success, to drive product development and deliver exceptional value to our construction industry customers. This position presents an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in the field of product management while making a significant impact on a rapidly scaling product.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap:

  • Assist in defining and prioritizing the product roadmap based on customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product improvements and new features.
  • Support the development of product requirements documents (PRDs) and user stories.

• Customer & User Research:

  • Engage with construction industry customers to understand their pain points, workflows, and needs.
  • Conduct user interviews, surveys, and analyze usage data to gather insights.
  • Synthesize customer feedback into actionable product recommendations.
  • Create and maintain customer journey maps and user personas.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely and quality delivery of product features.
  • Partner with design teams to create intuitive user experiences that address real construction industry challenges.
  • Collaborate with sales and customer success teams to understand market feedback and support go-to-market strategies.
  • Coordinate with marketing on product positioning, messaging, and launch activities.

• Data-Driven Decision Making:

  • Define and track key product metrics and KPIs to measure product success.
  • Analyze product usage data to identify improvement opportunities and validate hypotheses.
  • Create reports and presentations to communicate product performance to stakeholders.
  • Support A/B testing and experimentation initiatives.

• Product Operations:

  • Manage product backlogs and prioritize features based on impact and effort.
  • Write clear and detailed user stories with acceptance criteria.
  • Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Document product features and maintain internal knowledge bases.

• Industry Expertise Development:

  • Develop a deep understanding of the construction estimation process and industry challenges.
  • Stay updated on construction technology trends and emerging AI capabilities.
  • Build relationships with industry experts and thought leaders.

Qualifications

• Education:

  • Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • 2 years of experience in product management, consulting, or related roles.
  • Interest in or exposure to B2B Software as a Service (SaaS) products is a plus.
  • Knowledge of the construction industry or construction technology is advantageous but not required.
  • Experience with AI/Machine Learning (ML) products or platforms will be a significant plus.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with comfort working with data.
  • Basic understanding of software development processes and agile methodologies.
  • Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, or similar).
  • Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Google Analytics) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts is beneficial.

• Core Competencies:

  • Customer Focus: Genuine interest in understanding and solving customer problems.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
  • Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Analytical Thinking: Data-driven approach to decision making and problem solving.
  • Learning Agility: Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and industry domains quickly.
  • Ownership: Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to documentation and requirement gathering.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the construction industry.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.

Experience

• 2 years of relevant experience in product management, consulting, or similar roles.

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Salary

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Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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