Full-Time

Product Manager II

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OpenGov

OpenGov

501-1,000 employees

Cloud-based software for public sector management

Data & Analytics
Government & Public Sector

Compensation Overview

$91k - $115kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Atlanta, GA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Atlanta, GA.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Agile
Market Research
Product Management
JIRA
SCRUM
Confluence
Requirements
  • Enterprise SaaS (software as a service) experience working, ideally in areas such as Work and Asset Management systems, Permitting and Licensing, Budgeting/Planning, or similar products or industries
  • 3 + years of product management experience required, with enterprise SaaS experience preferred
  • Ability to think strategically and synthesize diverse information from many sources
  • Superb verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working in an agile/scrum development environment
  • Hands-on software development experience preferred
  • Proven success in building Mobile and web applications
  • Comfortable working with enterprise tools like Aha!, Confluence, Jira, and Pendo
  • Experience with, or subject matter expertise in working with state and local government or related fields
  • Interest in improving the effectiveness of Government
Responsibilities
  • Lead solution, customer, and product development focused market research to address specific Work and Asset Management business challenges
  • Gather end user requirements and write detailed business requirements and user stories that will guide product development and architecture
  • Work closely with our product designers in concepting and designing the product
  • Collaborate with the engineering and design team to regularly perform backlog planning and specify the criteria for customer acceptance
  • Develop product documentation and release details for internal and external stakeholders
  • Manage feature prioritization and trade-offs and build consensus. Identify risks early in the product life-cycle and provide timely decisions to all stakeholders
  • Be comfortable with understanding technical decisions and assumptions
  • Effectively work across a cross-functional teams (Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Professional Services, and others)
  • Advocate passionately for a cross-product ERP vision rather than point solutions
  • Own go-to-market enablement and collaborate with others to develop online materials for support and professional services
  • Maximize efficiency in a constantly changing and growing environment where the process is fluid and creative and unique solutions are required

OpenGov provides cloud-based software solutions tailored for the public sector, focusing on strategic budgeting, planning, permitting, licensing, and code enforcement. Their products help government organizations transition from paper-based processes to digital workflows, significantly reducing the time and resources needed for tasks like budget creation, which can be completed in half the usual time. OpenGov stands out from competitors by leveraging extensive experience in the public sector to address specific challenges faced by local governments, such as outdated systems and the need for transparency. The company's goal is to empower government leaders with better data analysis capabilities, enabling them to identify trends and connect strategic initiatives to measurable outcomes.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$221.8M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

59%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cloud solutions as governments modernize outdated systems.
  • Rising adoption of SaaS models in government technology for cost-effectiveness.
  • Expansion into tax management solutions enhances OpenGov's product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging gov-tech startups threatens market share.
  • Integration challenges from iGovServices acquisition may disrupt service delivery.
  • Dependence on SaaS model makes OpenGov vulnerable to government budget fluctuations.

What makes OpenGov unique

  • OpenGov specializes in cloud-based solutions tailored for the public sector.
  • The company offers strategic budgeting, permitting, and licensing software for governments.
  • OpenGov's software reduces time and resources needed for government operations.

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