Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc

Technical Product Manager II - Platform

Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years relevant experience in IAM and technical team collaboration.
  • Basic product ownership skills developed.
  • Ability to deeply understand assigned products.
  • Strong capacity to manage product backlog and negotiate requirements effectively.
  • Experience fostering alignment among multiple stakeholders.
  • Competency in managing projects across several internal and external teams.
  • Skill in communicating product vision and addressing associated risks.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Product Manager to align product vision within the portfolio.
  • Shape development projects based on customer needs and feedback.
  • Articulate a compelling near-term product vision to stakeholders.
  • Create, prioritize, and refine development projects within the product roadmap.
  • Negotiate and clarify requirements with stakeholders.
  • Provide user and business context to the development team as a key leader.
  • Promote transparency and stakeholder alignment on project statuses.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working schedule.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and sick days.
  • Diverse Employee Resource Groups promoting inclusion and connection.
  • Access to on-site recreational amenities including sports courts and gym.
  • Dog-friendly work environment with outdoor spaces.
  • 401(k) plan featuring a 5% company match.
  • Support for professional development and wellness initiatives.
Full Job Description
WHO WE NEED:

The Technical Product Manager role involves managing product roadmaps, prioritizing development projects within the product backlog, and engaging with stakeholders. The position requires a blend of business acumen, customer empathy, and servant-leader mindset to guide software development. The role also focuses on fostering transparency and communication around product development and delivery timelines.

Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years relevant work experience (IAM, role-based permissions, working with technical teams, and prototyping new products).
  • Demonstrates moderate product ownership skills.
  • Possesses or demonstrates ability to acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of assigned products.
  • Ability to manage the full process of creating Epics, negotiating requirements, providing context, and leading the scoping of Stories, making independent decisions to drive the backlog.
  • Ability to foster alignment among a broader range of stakeholders including Professional Services and current customers.
  • Ability to handle projects involving multiple internal teams (eg, 3-5 teams) and some external stakeholders (e.g., key customers).
  • Ability to understand and communicate the near-term product vision (e.g., next 3-6 months), addressing risks associated with business, technology, or product architecture.
  • Ability to address risks during planning for upcoming stories.
  • Ability to operate with less oversight, acting as a partner with the Product Manager rather than solely executing on instructions.
  • Ability to manage projects with weekly check-ins and provide status updates.
  • Ability to share best practices.
  • Ability to work in close partnership with the Product Manager, collaborate with multiple internal teams (development, design, product marketing), and engage withkey external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in: project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana), design collaboration tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch), basic analytics platforms (Pendo, PowerBI), documentation tools (Google Suite, Confluence)
  • Proficiency in: using AI to improve productivity and decision quality by refining prompts, synthesizing information, identifying risks or gaps, and integrating AIoutputs into standard workflows.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Salesforce
  • Experience with B2B and SaaS software
  • Experience in Agile Product Managements


Role Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the PM to build an understanding of how your product fits into the portfolio.
  • Help shape the future of development projects (Epics) based on specific customer needs.
  • Own the articulation of the near-term product and portfolio vision to internal stakeholders in a way that excites them for the future of the product and themselves.
  • Own the processes for creating, prioritizing, and refining development projects (Epics) into Stories that execute the product roadmap.
  • Work with stakeholders to further understand and negotiate requirements.
  • Be the leader of providing user, business, and strategic context to the development team.
  • Foster stakeholder alignment and transparency in a way that ensures agreement on the current status of stakeholder needs. Primary stakeholders will be Support, development, Professional Services, current customers, and PMs.


Travel Requirements:



    BENEFITS & PERKS:

    Part of our mission is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that when our people are happy, they do their best work. Some of the benefits and perks we offer include:

    • Flexible hybrid schedule
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-paid and employee-paid options
    • Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time off
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion
    • On-site amenities including a covered basketball court, soccer field, track, pickleball/tennis courts, gym, etc.
    • Dog-friendly campus and WiFi-accessible courtyards
    • 401(k) with a 5% company match
    • Coverage for employee professional development and wellness
    • And more!

    About Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc

    Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS) is a software development company that provides technology solutions for the construction industry. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas. HCSS offers a range of software products, including estimating, project management, and equipment maintenance software. The company's software is used by construction companies of all sizes, from small contractors to large multinational firms. HCSS is committed to providing innovative technology solutions that help construction companies improve their efficiency and profitability.
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