Product Manager

We believe that now is the time to reevaluate the tools and methods we use to measure the impact of spaces where we live, work, and play. Building sustainably at a global scale requires better technology and processes for the people involved. We're attacking this at the core -- Outer Labs provides modern human-centric apps for stakeholders who can directly influence the way real estate, architecture, and construction decisions are made.

Some questions we find ourselves asking: ​How can technology help an Architect explore thousands of ideas in the time it currently takes to explore one? How can software optimize the quality of space for usability while reducing the cost and resources required to build?​ How do we encourage adoption of reusable solutions that can be manufactured more sustainably and efficiently?

Answers to these questions require deep expertise in design and engineering that comes from every level of our company. This is why we’ve invested deeply in building a culture that empowers its employees to do great work and directly shape the future of its products. We want smart, creative, and intentional individuals to be part of our core team. Are you in?

We are actively seeking a skilled, outcome-oriented, and empathetic technical Product Manager to join our growing team. As part of the Product team, you will work closely with your product management peers, along with product design, software engineering, business development, and our customers to bring ideas to life.

About the Team
Outer Labs is proud of the team we have built. The Product team is a mix of people with experience in traditional product management as well as non-traditional backgrounds such as architecture, computational design, academia, and more. We value outcome-oriented problem solving, open mindedness, and passion for bringing all team members together to execute on a common goal.  You’ll work closely with a team of 3-5 product managers to solve problems related to real estate portfolio management, forecasting, and cost.

About the Role
A key to success in the role of a product manager at Outer Labs is the ability to build trusting, professional relationships with our client, end users, and design and development teams. As a product manager, you will be the nexus between all stakeholders, bringing alignment and driving the execution of exciting new applications for the real estate industry. 

We are seeking someone who can always see and help the team connect to the big picture, and is willing to get into the technical weeds when needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive the success of a 0 to 1 product – from discovery, definition, design, and development through to launch and maintenance
• Build a deep understanding of pain points and opportunities for customers and users
• Partner with a cross-functional team on a daily basis to execute on a product roadmap that ultimately drives towards a successful launch
• Distill insights from user research into clear customer problems and product direction everyone can rally around
• Cut through ambiguity to produce detailed requirements, including functional specifications, edge cases, testing expectations, and experience guidelines
• Plan and drive communications, meetings, workshops, and other engagements
• Monitor, analyze, report on, and manage project progress and risks, with a laser-sharp focus on delivering successful outcomes for customers and the business as a whole

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as engineering, data science, statistics, mathematics, finance, or related 
• A systems thinker who is willing to dig into root causes and holistic solutions
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and adapt your style to your audience
• 3-5+ years of experience as a product manager, especially in building data-driven software software with complex logic and schema
• Knowledge in software delivery processes, both agile and waterfall
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• An acute attention to detail and a knack for thoroughness in everything from requirements to test cases
• Experience working with a broad set of stakeholders and driving alignment
• Passionate about solving hard, blue ocean problems for the built environment

Bonus Points

• Experience designing or managing technical solutions for the AEC industry
• Experience evaluating data architectures, writing test cases, managing data migration projects, and/or decoding complex business logic

Outer Labs is a great place to work, and we care deeply about our team!  Beyond creating a place where people can do their best, we also believe in fairness, equity, and creating opportunities for people from all sorts of backgrounds. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Unlimited PTO
• 11 paid company holidays
• Computer and home office setup of your choice, or access to a co-working space if desired
• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employee & dependents.  We cover 85% of the cost for employee, and 75% of the cost for dependents
• 401K with up to 4% matching, FSA, & DCA
• Flexible working hours
• 100% remote working
• Paid parental leave for all new parents
• $1500 yearly career development budget (conferences, courses, books, coaching, etc.)

Outer Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Additionally, we remain dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. If you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways - you may be the right candidate for this or other roles!

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 - $145,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 

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