Product Manager

To apply for this position you must be a U.S. Citizen, you must currently live in the U.S., you must pass an FBI background check, and you must be willing to take a drug test.

ForceMetrics™ mission is to transform data for social change. We're striving to make a positive community impact by helping public safety and government agencies better utilize data to benefit every individual. By bringing data-driven innovation to dated systems and processes, ForceMetrics is empowering responders to make better, more informed decisions in the moment, ultimately working to solve some of the toughest societal problems.

About the role

HOW YOU WILL HAVE IMPACT

We're seeking a self-starting, mission-driven Product Manager to join us in building products that make a difference. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of transforming ideas into tangible features that enhance user experience and meet customer needs.

As an early member of the ForceMetrics team, you'll have the opportunity to shape our product development processes, make technical decisions and take ownership of key initiatives. We are actively seeking applicants that are fully remote.

Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding business and engineeringto translate high-level product goals into actionable requirements.
• Conduct user interviews and usability testing to gather feedback and insights, translating this information into actionable improvements for the product
• Create and define requirements and write user stories independently and collaboratively with customers and team members
• Investigate and analyze requests from customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Communicate the vision via wireframes, documents, and presentations
• Manage, track, and present status on projects to key stakeholders
• Act as the voice of the user within the scrum team, advocating for client and product requirements during development.
• Schedule and lead requirements review with engineers
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog
• Collaborate with the product management team to drive successful product launches, coordinating efforts across teams.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

• Proven experience in creating user stories, managing a product backlog, and prioritizing features based on user needs.
• Comfort with agile methodologies and experience in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and deliver results in a dynamic team setting; experience in startups is a plus.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent execution skills, with a track record of leading projects from conception to launch in a collaborative environment.
• A passion to build products that make a difference in the lives of many.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and assist the team in multiple capacities.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder; must be able to pass an FBI background check.
• Willing to undergo background checks in order to work with the highly sensitive data entrusted with us to positively impact the world.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Early-stage tech startup experience

Benefits

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• A strong sense of mission for impacting real communities and solving complex societal problems
• Work alongside other top talent in a rewarding and enjoyable culture

• Company Equity (seed-stage)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 100% Remote
• Standard holidays and paid time off
• Salary range for this position is: $90K to $130K + DOE

ForceMetrics was founded in 2020 to provide data analytics and enrichment applications to public safety agencies throughout the United States, with a focus on better community outcomes through data.

We're venture-backed with a diverse founding team led by Andre McGregor, computer engineer and veteran FBI Special Agent turned entrepreneur, alongside a team of data scientists, software engineers, cybersecurity experts, and business operations leadersmany of whom have been law enforcement officers themselves, and have previously built successful companies.

We have a robust set of investors and an advisory board of active/retired police chiefs, government leaders, and technology innovators.

ForceMetrics™ values diversity, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. ForceMetrics™ will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on any characteristics.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree