Product Operations Manager at Publicinput

About PublicInput PublicInput develops and supports Software-as-a-Service (Saas) solutions designed for government agencies and their consultant partners to facilitate and manage better communication with the public. Based in Raleigh, NC, the company was founded with a vision to access and elevate historically underrepresented communities in the municipal and state planning process, while simultaneously streamlining cumbersome administrative work that so often prevents equitable outcomes. With a shared background in planning consulting, the company’s co-founders believe that technology can play a key role in making government more responsive and representative of communities' broadest needs. Our Approach Many engagement solutions only address small parts of the engagement process, offering a piecemeal approach that relies on third-party partnerships to fill in the gaps. PublicInput uses a unified approach, blending traditional and virtual engagement tactics via one integrated platform. Reliable, equitable, and simple, our easy-to-use user interface gives governments all the tools needed to facilitate successful public engagement. Our Culture PublicInput is driven by the idea that “life is all about the people you meet and the things you create with them.” We are privileged to work with exceptionally talented colleagues to create a meaningful change for governments and society. PublicInput’s mission is to enable collaborative democracy through technology. This means creating systems that allow governments to build relationships with their community through more reliable communication, lowered barriers to participation, and data analytics to understand what they’re hearing. That is why we work hard to be the experienced and empathetic innovation partner that state and local governments deserve, while building an exceptional team and company. About The Role & You PublicInput is seeking a Product Manager with experience in the B2B or B2G space to bring dedicated capacity and leadership to our product development process. This role reports directly to the CPO and interfaces with the Engineering Team, Customer Success Team, and Marketing Team. What You Will Do • Develop cross-functional business processes and manage the tools the product and engineering team uses to increase team effectiveness • Run sprint ceremonies like daily scrum meetings, planning and reviews, and project retrospectives • Facilitate cross-functional discussions • Document sprint and feature release notes • Make data-informed and analysis-based process improvement recommendations to the product and engineering team leadership • Organize tickets in the company’s project management system (DevOps, Asana) to make sure accurate project statuses are available for consumption • Maintain product documentation, including internal stakeholder training materials • Suggest and help gather metrics to be used by business leadership Skills and Experience Professional Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Administration, Communications, Engineering, or equivalent work experience • 2+ years of experience as a product operations manager and/or scrum master and/or customer experience manager for a SaaS product • Experience working across cross-functional teams • Experience with Agile Development methodology and testing methodologies • Govtech experience preferred, but not required • Experience with project management, product analytics and AI tools is a plus • Proficiency in creating and enforcing business processes • Demonstrated ability to balance multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Personal Qualifications • Empathetic, creative, and pragmatic Problem Solver • Enjoys analyzing data • Ability to break down high-level projects into smaller tasks • AI and new tech Enthusiast Compensation This role pays a market-competitive base salary and is eligible to participate in the company’s annual bonus plan. You may also be eligible for our equity incentive program that awards high-performing employees on an annual basis. These option grants are awarded at the CEO’s discretion to acknowledge employees who have made significant contributions to achieving our goals. Benefits • Unlimited Paid Time Off: You know yourself best, so we trust you to take the time you need to maintain a rewarding work/life balance. • Group Health, Dental, and Vision Plan: PublicInput offers a company-subsidized healthcare plan that covers 100% of your medical premiums or up to $800 per month for you and your dependents. We also have options to add Dental, Vision, Life, and other benefit coverages for the employee and their family. • $1,000 HSA Contribution: PublicInput will contribute $1,000 annually (spread over each month) to an employee’s Health Savings Account (HSA). • Pre-tax 401 (k): The company provides access to make pre-tax contributions to a 401 (k) plan, and will match 50 cents on the dollar up to 6% of an employee’s base salary Company Culture Our offices are based out of Raleigh Founded in the Glenwood South neighborhood of Downtown Raleigh. We’re fortunate to be surrounded by fellow social entrepreneurs and high-growth companies. Glenwood South contains a multitude of restaurants, bars, unique shops, and art galleries. The Legal Bits PublicInput is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. As a condition of employment, you are required to sign and comply with an Employee Confidential Information Invention Assignment Agreement that requires, among other provisions, the assignment of rights to any invention made during your employment at the Company, and non-disclosure of Company proprietary information. All company offers are contingent upon the completion of a criminal background check. Your employment is at-will, and either you or we may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion PublicInput celebrates all people and is committed to working actively towards equity and accessibility for everyone. We believe society is strongest when everyone is listened to, respected, valued, and able to contribute to the decision-making process, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religious faith, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We seek talented individuals whose skills and experiences can help us transform the way government and communities work together. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all areas of our company.