Product Manager

Job Description

Bridgit is a female-founded, Canadian success story. Mallorie Brodie and Lauren Lake lead a SaaS company that has completely disrupted a traditionally male-dominated industry.

The construction industry is facing a severe labor shortage. The industry is at an inflection point where they must reimagine talent and modernize their people strategy. Bridgit is the category leader for workforce planning and working with the largest and most sophisticated US general contractors. Although we have continued to gain traction since launching in 2019, there is significant opportunity ahead as we continue to innovate and broaden our offering. 

What you will do

As a Product Manager at Bridgit, you will own a product stream and work closely with design and engineering to conceive, plan and execute on your roadmap. You will lead initiatives that shape the future of our flagship product, Bridgit Bench, to deliver impactful features and improvements to our customers. 

• Own the product roadmap for your stream, prioritizing features based on business goals, customer needs, and market trends
• Define clear, detailed product requirements and break them down into stories and releasable pieces
• Work closely with design and engineering to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality product releases
• Conduct ongoing customer research and stay informed about competitor and market trends to deeply understand user pain points, needs, and opportunities
• Translate these insights into actionable product features that enhance user experience and drive business growth
• Make data-informed decisions to optimize the user experience, validate hypotheses, and inform product development. Leverage data and analytics to track product performance, identify areas for improvement, and measure the success of product features
• Ensure alignment across all stakeholders, proactively addressing any challenges or risks that may impact project delivery or timelines.
• Be an expert on Bridgit Bench and develop a deep understanding of the data and workflows present in the system

Who you are

• You have 3+ years of experience as a Product Manager for a web based SaaS product, working on an agile team
• You take a data driven approach when defining solutions, confidently digging into data to better understand a problem
• You’re confident and capable of doing your own analysis when given access to analytics tools and raw data
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can effectively communicate with different audiences (developers, stakeholders, customers, etc)
• You know how to break down and define complex problems without losing sight of the big picture
• You’re not intimidated by technical conversations
• You are a team player; you know how to check your ego at the door and focus on what’s best for our team, company, and customers
• You thrive in a fast paced, collaborative work environment

What you need to succeed

• Self-driven commitment to keep learning as our product and customer needs evolves quickly
• Creative problem solving skills resulting in practical and innovative solutions
• Excellent communication skills, explaining technical solutions to a non-technical stakeholder
• A curious mindset and agile approach, able to adapt in a dynamic environment

Our Core Values

Current and future Bridgitrons embody these core values:

• Build Together, Win Together:  Committed to pursuing the best outcomes and advancing toward shared goals. When faced with challenges, they maintain composure and reliability and work as a team.  Proactively remove roadblocks to maintain momentum and achieve goals.  As a team, they embody a solution-oriented attitude and drive to win.
• Take Action, Drive Impact:  Ensure efforts contribute directly to goals.  Step up and offer innovative solutions to overcome obstacles and improve processes.  Leverage the ability to think independently and strategically.  Navigate uncharted territory effectively while also laying a foundation for sustainable growth and success.  
• No Grit, No Pearl: Embrace the gritty aspects of the journey to success.  Pitch in wholeheartedly and recognize that no task is beneath us when it contributes to Bridgit’s collective success.  Believe that confronting ambiguity or adversity with determination, not only strengthens resilience but also fosters growth, driving continuous improvement and achievement.

We believe that creativity, enthusiasm, and drive are the keys to success. We recognize that many of the skills we’ve developed over our careers are often transferable. If you’re not sure you meet every qualification but feel you have other experience relevant to the role, we encourage you to apply.

What you will enjoy

• A collaborative, autonomous environment where you can make an impact quickly
• A culture that encourages innovation and professional growth
• Competitive salary and equity options
• Perks and benefits including unlimited vacation, 4-hour Fridays 

Bridgit values diversity and believes that our strength comes from including the perspectives of all kinds of contributors. We encourage people from underrepresented communities to apply, including racial minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process, please advise us of any needs as required.

About us

Founded in 2012, Bridgit is a privately held Series B company, having raised over $43.5 million CAD in funding, from investors like Camber Creek, Export Development Canada, Salesforce Ventures, Storm Ventures, and more.