Company Overview
Global sewer infrastructure is at a critical point, with 50% of its 1.3 million miles of pipelines nearing the end of their service life. Each year, billions of gallons of raw sewage contaminate our environment due to deteriorating pipes, leading to public health and environmental crises. Despite proactive efforts, $3 billion is still spent annually on costly sewer replacements, with reactive measures being significantly more expensive. PipeAId creates solutions to help communities efficiently inspect and maintain their sewer systems, ensuring the longevity and safety of this vital infrastructure on which every one of us depends.
PipeAId is a startup built on decades of data and nearly a century of industry experience designing, building, and maintaining critical civil infrastructure. Founded in 2023, PipeAId uses artificial intelligence (AI) to inspect sewer pipes by analyzing video footage and identifying, coding, and mapping key features and defects. This technology provides municipalities with a clear and actionable picture of their infrastructure, allowing them to make smarter decisions about maintenance and repairs, saving time and money.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Product Manager with a strong background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to lead the development of innovative products and interfaces that integrate seamlessly with and extend beyond leading GIS systems. In this role, you will work closely with users and cross-functional teams to build intuitive and scalable solutions that meet the needs of our customers.
Accountabilities and Outcomes
- Product Development: Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle for GIS-integrated and related data products, from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with company goals and customer needs.
- Market Analysis: Conduct market research and customer interviews to identify pain points, opportunities, and emerging trends at the intersection of GIS applications and wastewater infrastructure assessment and planning.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, and data teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- User Experience: Advocate for user-centered design principles, ensuring that the products developed are not only functional but also easy to use for various user personas.
- Roadmap Planning: Develop and maintain a detailed product roadmap that outlines key milestones, deliverables, and timelines, and communicate this to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Customer Engagement: Engage with customers to gather feedback, validate product concepts, and iterate on product designs to ensure we meet their evolving needs.
- Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and inform future product development decisions.
Role Requirements
Technical
- 5+ years of product management experience, with a focus on GIS-related products
- In-depth knowledge of leading GIS tools and platforms including ArcGIS and associated APIs and SDKs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience in building products that are highly valued by customers and drive business growth.
- Previous experience in a technology startup is a plus.
- Familiarity with AI and computer vision applications within GIS is a plus.
- Understanding of software development processes, particularly in Agile environments.
Behavioral
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, tight deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs.
