Product Manager (Eastern/Central US Time Zone)

About ClearGov

Our mission is to create easy-to-use software to help local governments plan, budget and report better. ClearGov is a rapidly growing, venture-funded SaaS company that offers a complete planning, budgeting and financial reporting suite that enables local governments to plan, build, and present their financials more efficiently and effectively. We’re a mission-driven company that envisions a world where modern software enables every local government to best serve and improve its community.

Our software is utilized nationwide by more than a thousand towns, cities, school districts, and other local agencies who are part of the ClearGov community, and we’re adding more every day. We’ve been named to the “GovTech 100” for eight years running, and we’re on BostInno’s “50 On Fire” list, as well. ClearGov also earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for four consecutive years: 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

The ClearGov team is a tight-knit group of talented folks who are passionate about our mission and committed to building a positive, productive company culture. We believe in a work-hard/play-hard environment, and every day, we strive to get better at our work, all while being considerate, trustworthy, and transparent in everything we do.

Core Values

• Be Clear: We strive to be open in all that we do because we believe that transparency is the foundation upon which all meaningful relationships are built.
• Be Trustworthy: We always act with integrity and keep our word because we believe that honest people are authentic, consistent, and dependable and that those traits form the cornerstone for success and well-being.
• Be Considerate: We are mindful about the impact that our comments and actions will have on others because we want to build a compassionate, inclusive environment that nurtures all individuals and communities.
• Be Positive: We believe that the first step in getting something done is believing that it can be done because we know that positive energy brings enthusiasm, excitement, and empowerment to the team.
• Be Better: We constantly ask ourselves, "How can we do this better?" because we know that our families, colleagues, investors, and customers depend on the results we deliver every day.
• Be Fierce: We seek to have bold conversations that interrogate reality and provoke learning to help us tackle our toughest challenges and enrich relationships.
• Be Fun: We value the lighter side of life because we believe that balance, laughter, and enjoying every moment fuel the soul.
   

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a Product Manager (PM) with a passion for learning, a kind heart, a positive attitude, and a great sense of humor to join our growing team. The PM will act as a liaison between the development team and ClearGov customers/users. They will gather and develop user stories, which describe the product from the user’s perspective, and use these insights to create detailed product requirement specifications. The PM is responsible for managing the execution of product development, through the Agile Development process lifecycle.

The PM will also act as the “go-to” resource for product expertise to provide cross-functional support, as needed, including but not limited to resolving Client Success issues, enabling product Training programs, and facilitating Sales opportunities.

The ideal candidate must be a data-driven, growth-oriented contributor and a creative, out-of-the-box thinker. The position requires someone passionate about our mission, who can learn the local government market quickly; who is fluent in Atlassian project management tools; and who has been successful managing projects from ideation to launch.

The PM will be a key player on an incredible team as we execute our mission to help local governments and school districts take the next step from good to great.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively communicate and collaborate with ClearGov clients and prospective users to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into product requirements
• Collect, define and organize feature/functionality requests from internal (Sales and Client Success) and external (Customers) sources
• Develop user stories and translate them into detailed product requirements specifications
• Research and provide competitive insights to the product strategy team
• Actively participate with product leaders to define the vision for the assigned products
• Creating a detailed product roadmap based on this vision
• Manage the feature backlog and prioritize requests based on changing requirements
• Monitor and evaluate product progress at each stage of the process and effectively resolve bottleneck issues and communicate critical path priorities
• Actively participate in Scrum meetings and product sprints

Critical Skills/Experience:

• 4+ years of product management/development or related experience
• In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
• Proven success in managing complex, multi-faceted SaaS product development in a high-growth, early-stage environment
• Superb organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively
• Working knowledge of product development architecture
• Proven ability to actively listen to customer input/feedback and identify solutions
• Proficiency with the Atlassian product management suite, including Jira, Confluence and Trello
• Profound attention to detail and an informed POV on what makes product development work
• Working knowledge of user-centered design principles and design quality standards
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams
• A strong interest in the local-government space, along with the willingness and ability to get up to speed quickly on the key buyer personas and processes
• A roll-up-your-sleeves, GSD approach to the day-to-day. A willingness to hustle and innovate whenever and however necessary to get important things done

 The Ideal ClearGov Candidate:

• Self-motivated, self-starter with a zeal to win 
• Great communicator; strong oral and written skills 
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively 
• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys cracking difficult nuts 
• Quick study – able to pick up and apply new concepts in a hurry 
• Track record of achievement 
• Enjoys working on and helping to build outstanding teams 
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and gets stuff done 
• A sense of humor and don’t take themselves too seriously 

Why Join Us:

• Flexible, remote work
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on government and school district transparency and accountability
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package (see below)
• Professional growth opportunities

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Equity Package
• Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans 
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• 401K Plan with Match
• Flexible Personal Time Off Policy
• 3 Floating Holidays (in addition to 10 Holidays Observed)
• 2 Volunteer Days Off
• Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Annual All Hands In-Person Event

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates should apply here: https://cleargov.applytojob.com/apply/eqCa9JPaom/Product-Manager-EasternCentral-US-Time-Zone
• ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. ClearGov makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

At ClearGov, we believe in the value of diversity, and we know that diverse perspectives will help us build a stronger team to accomplish our shared mission to help local governments work better.