Sr. Product Manager

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As a Sr. Product Manager – Plan Review SME at Accela, you will collaborate with product and engineering teams, as well as the customer advocate council, to understand requirements, translate them into software workflows and features, and oversee their implementation. Your role will ensure that these features meet the needs of each customer segment. You will also advise on technical code compliance details and educate product and engineering teams on Plan Review workflows. Additionally, you will work with the AI architecture team to identify workflows suitable for automation or efficiency improvements through advanced AI technologies.

Specific Responsibilities

• Educate various product and engineering teams on Plan Review workflows and code compliance concepts.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders, including the customer advisory council, and translate them for technical teams to jointly design efficient software workflows and features.
• Demo proof of concepts to customer stakeholders and gather feedback to validate features and use cases before full-scale implementation.
• Participate in architectural discussions and provide input from an SME perspective on UI/UX decisions.
• Track and oversee the completion and quality of any applicable software workflows and features in development.
• Work with the AI architecture team to discover solutions that can be automated and made more efficient through advanced AI technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and stay updated on emerging private industry construction tech to advise the product team on new workflows.
• Educate the Sales Engineering team on new plan review features and workflows and how to present them in sales demonstrations.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Licensed Plans Examiner.
• Proven experience and deep knowledge of code compliance concepts and construction codes.
• Focus on one or more disciplines such as electrical, plumbing, building, structural, life safety, fire, etc.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex workflow concepts to technical stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and demonstration skills for showcasing product features.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficient with PDF and design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Good understanding of computer browsers.
• Very detail-oriented, with proficiency to assist in quality assurance tasks related to subject matter expertise.

About Accela

For nearly 20 years, Accela has been an industry leader in designing and delivering government software to improve efficiency, increase citizen engagement, and enable the development of thriving communities. Accela provides a robust, cloud-based platform of government software solutions that accelerate growth, efficiency, and transparency in communities of all sizes. Our open and flexible technology helps agencies address specific needs today, while ensuring they are well prepared for the emerging challenges of the future.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Accela believes in developing and nurturing a workplace community where our differences are celebrated, and everyone feels a sense of psychological safety and belonging. Accela is committed to putting resources and attention towards evolving our practices, policies, and philosophy.