Software Product Manager

almost 2 years ago
Full time role
Santa Barbara, CA, US... more
Santa Barbara, CA, US... more

Job Description

At Apeel, we look to nature to help the global food system extend quality, prevent waste, and ensure an abundant future for our planet.

We believe that our most essential ingredient in our recipe for success is our people. We strive to cultivate an environment where everyone is welcomed, and can bring their full, authentic selves into everything they do at Apeel. Humility, Ingenuity, Leadership and Teamwork are the values that define us and how we work with each other, customers, and communities across the globe.

Full vaccination against COVID-19 required, unless you qualify for a federally protected exemption.

About This Role

At Apeel Sciences, we look to nature to help the global food system improve quality, reduce waste, and ensure an abundant future for our planet. As a Product Manager for software products at Apeel, you will be responsible for successfully launching data-driven, cloud-based software solutions that optimize the cultivation of food and sustainability of our fresh food system.

What You’ll Do

  • Enable Apeel’s revenue and margin growth by planning solutions and delivering them to the market with concise, relevant messaging
  • Partner with R&D and Engineering teams to define product specifications and manage product development
  • Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Operations, Strategy, Sales, and Marketing to optimize product strategy, investment prioritization, product roadmap, and product positioning
  • Plan and execute high-impact product launches around the globe, working closely with Sales and Marketing to develop product launch plans, press releases, marketing, sales, and training materials
  • Execute upon competitive intelligence to identify and leverage market research that yields global insights in order to inform product strategy and contingency plans to respond to market changes
  • Develop relationships that foster understanding of the "voice of the customer" to inform ongoing product decisions with customers, suppliers, partners, and industry analysts

What You Bring

  • 3+ years of experience defining, managing and launching new software products
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience working with teams from different cultures 
  • Familiarity with A/B testing for competitive analysis
  • Ability to travel up to 20% (domestically and internationally)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Strong bias towards data-driven decision making

Highly Desired (not required)

  • Project management experience
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Experience working internationally in a customer environment

 

Apeel believes that the scale of our impact is determined by the teams that work with us. As such, we seek to build high-performing teams of people from various experiences and backgrounds who can collectively push our company into new realms. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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