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Senior Product Manager - Software

Geoforce

Geoforce

Product
Chicago, IL, USA · Illinois, USA
Posted on Nov 20, 2024

Who We Are

Since 2007, Geoforce has been an industry leader in GPS tracking, providing reliable solutions for over 250,000 assets across 90+ countries. Our comprehensive platform combines rugged GPS devices with advanced software, supported by global satellite and cellular networks. From vehicles to heavy equipment, we deliver the visibility and control businesses need to optimize operations. Trusted by industry leaders like Southwest Airlines, DHL, and SLB (Schlumberger), Geoforce is the go-to partner for smarter asset management. Learn more at www.geoforce.com.

As a rapidly growing company committed to technology innovation and delivering high value services to its clients, Geoforce is constantly looking for high integrity, well-rounded professionals who thrive on challenges, are fascinated by technology, exhibit passion and pride, and don't mind rolling up their sleeves to get a job done.

What We Need

An experienced Software Product Manager to help us envision, define, and manage software products and features on our current and next generation cloud-centric SaaS software platform. The right person for this role will be someone who has been responsible for executing product vision and strategy, defining, and prioritizing the product roadmap and backlog, and for driving product realization and market launch.

You will have product management responsibility for various key software product initiatives including both mobile and web applications on Geoforce’s cloud-based IoT software platform. You will have a great deal of cross-departmental interaction at Geoforce with particularly close interaction with product marketing, development, software architecture, delivery, and key customers. You must love a world where your primary job is Software Product Manager but, when necessary, you are able to drill down and support the software development team as a Product Owner to make backlog priority calls and determine release criteria. You will be responsible for keeping new software initiatives on track and moving forward. Your inward and outward facing roles will require that you are a strong technical product manager and excellent communicator with superb soft skills.

Job Duties

  • Become part of a product Trio (alongside Engineering and UX) to ideate, develop, and deliver innovative solutions that provide value to our customers

  • Work closely with cross-functional team to execute on product strategy and achieving company goals

  • Advocate for end users and stakeholders by empathizing and understanding their needs

  • Track and analyze metrics that inform the success of product

  • Manage and evangelize the product roadmap with internal and external stakeholders

  • Document requirements, goals, and specifications needed to build and launch features

  • Collaborate with Marketing and Customer Success to drive adoption and ensure product stickiness

Knowledge and Skills

  • Outcome-Oriented: Proven track record on delivering results rather than just features, ensuring that products meet user needs and business goals

  • Resourceful and Action-Oriented: A proactive individual with a strong sense of urgency who can navigate challenges and deliver solutions promptly.

  • Customer-Centric: Results-driven with a deep understanding of customer needs and a commitment to high-quality product delivery.

  • Strategic and Tactical Thinking: Comfortable discussing high-level product initiatives while also able to dive into the details when necessary.

  • Effective Communication: Strong active listening skills combined with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and compellingly.

Education and Work Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as an enterprise software Product Manager, specifically in software-as-a-service.

  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science or Business preferred.

  • Experience in rapidly growing technology-focused companies or startups is highly desired.

  • Strong understanding of connected vehicle technologies, telematics, and IoT applications in automotive contexts is a plus.

  • Direct experience in powered-equipment and fleet management solutions is preferred.

  • Previous roles in startups or rapidly growing tech environments are advantageous.