Position Description:

- As an Associate Product Manager for Beam AI, you will be at the forefront of transforming the construction industry through innovative AI-powered solutions.

- You will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, sales, and customer success to drive product development and deliver exceptional value to our construction industry customers.

- This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in product management while making a significant impact on a rapidly scaling product.

Roles & 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 directly 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 solve real construction industry problems.

- 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 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.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

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

- 2 years of experience in product management, consulting, or related roles.

- Interest in or exposure to B2B SaaS products is a plus.

- Knowledge of the construction industry or construction technology is advantageous but not required.

- Experience with AI/ML products or platforms will be a big 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 (JIRA, Confluence, or similar).

- Experience with data analysis tools (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 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 ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to documentation and requirement gathering.