Accela

Product Manager

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in process automation-oriented enterprise software and low-code configuration tools, along with technical expertise in SaaS application architecture. A history of using customer and market research to drive decision-making, the ability to bring order to complex systems by identifying patterns in customer usage, and a proven track record of delivering successful enterprise software or SaaS products are essential. Proven stakeholder management skills working with cross-functional teams to influence and lead across geographically distributed organizations, and proven experience working in a product-driven company building successful solutions are also required. Previous experience presenting product vision, business results, and driving collaborative discussions among large teams to business stakeholders and executives is necessary.

Responsibilities

The Product Manager will serve as the voice of the customer, focusing on the external aspects of a product's lifecycle including marketing, sales enablement, customer feedback, and go-to-market strategies. Responsibilities include defining business use cases with customers and stakeholders, communicating business value and technical rationale, and defining strategies for implementation pricing and revenue opportunities. The role involves defining and validating product strategy, ensuring released features meet strategy and business goals, and evangelizing Accela's strategy while gathering ideas for roadmap discussions. The Product Manager will evangelize solutions and best practices, act as the voice of the market through customer interactions, and ensure smooth adoption of new product features by learning release details. They will also provide education and train the sales field on new product initiatives, act as the voice of the customer when collaborating with inbound product managers, and collaborate with Product Marketing on go-to-market materials. Engaging directly with customers to lead adoption, referenceability, and documentation of success stories, evaluating market opportunities with Sales teams, and maintaining a firm grasp of the competitive landscape are key duties. The role also includes defining product positioning, collaborating with leadership to define and validate success criteria, building KPIs to track product performance and usage, and managing the experimentation lifecycle for product initiatives. A significant responsibility is speaking proficiently about Accessibility, ADA laws, and their impact on products and customers, including relationships with WCAG.

Skills

Product Management
Customer Feedback
Go-to-Market Strategy
Sales Enablement
Business Use Cases
Product Strategy
Roadmap Discussions
Product Marketing
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Collaboration

Accela

Cloud-based solutions for government agencies

About Accela

Accela provides cloud-based solutions designed for government agencies to enhance civic engagement and streamline operations. Its main product, the Construct API, enables developers to create applications that improve interactions between government entities and citizens. These applications can assist with various civic functions, including permitting, licensing, code enforcement, and public health management. Accela differentiates itself from competitors by offering a subscription-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model, along with open-source tools and resources that foster a community of developers focused on civic technology. The company's goal is to improve efficiency, transparency, and citizen satisfaction in government services.

San Ramon, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1999Year Founded
$151.4MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Family Planning Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Support

Risks

Emerging civic tech startups pose a threat to Accela's market share.
Integration challenges with OpenCounter may disrupt service delivery.
Economic downturns could reduce government spending on Accela's SaaS solutions.

Differentiation

Accela offers a comprehensive suite of cloud-based solutions for government agencies.
The Construct API enables developers to enhance civic engagement and streamline operations.
Accela's acquisition of OpenCounter simplifies permitting and licensing processes for users.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital government services boosts Accela's SaaS offerings.
Smart city initiatives globally expand Accela's market reach.
Data-driven decision-making in government operations increases demand for Accela's analytics capabilities.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI