Product Manager, Ambient Platform

Summary

Join a dynamic team at Ambient, a company that combines operational experience with design and engineering prowess to improve apartment living and management. We're seeking a Product Manager to oversee the roadmap and prioritization of our Ambient backend platform, Resident mobile application, and connectivity solutions.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in product management, particularly in startup software or technology environments
• High-level technical understanding of software architecture and mobile app development best practices
• Experience working with UI/UX designers to develop intuitive product interfaces
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and experience with Jira
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear documentation
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Engineering, Operations, and Product Marketing
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to define and measure product success metrics
• Enjoy working in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Manage the roadmap and prioritize features and improvements for the Ambient backend platform, as well as our web and mobile applications
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and customer needs
• Create product requirement documents (PRDs) and translate them into Jira epics and detailed requirements for engineering teams
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to develop designs that support new feature initiatives
• Work closely with Engineering to prioritize feature development, address incidents, and manage escalations to ensure smooth operations
• Provide support to the development team by clarifying requirements and addressing questions throughout the development process
• Act as a customer proxy within the development process, ensuring that user needs are addressed throughout the product lifecycle
• Participate in daily scrum meetings, as well as weekly grooming and planning sessions, to support agile development processes
• Collaborate with the Product Operations team to manage and resolve escalations and incidents effectively
• Work with Product Marketing and Operations to develop go-to-market strategies for product launches, define success metrics and ensure smooth execution
• Assist the Operations team throughout the deployment cycle to ensure successful product rollouts
• Draft comprehensive release notes for all product releases, keeping internal and external stakeholders informed
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on feature progress, release timelines, and overall product status