Product Manager - Simplebid

The Product Manager is responsible for overseeing all activities related to researching, designing, and marketing products on behalf of FOS Simplebid®. Duties include conducting market research to better understand competitor products and customer needs, working with a team of product professionals, overseeing department budgets, and collaborating with the operations team and customer experience teams to identify potential product defects or gather customer suggestions.   The Simplebid® Product Manager will guide the overall product development and execution strategy to ensure industry-leading client experiences. This role involves close collaboration with the in-house sales team and the software team to implement enhancements and ensure a seamless product experience. The Product Manager will also work on creating a robust training manual to facilitate user understanding and engagement with the Simplebid® platform for Operations, implementation, and client interface. In partnership with the Program Design & Contracts Manager, they will develop a comprehensive library and archive system. By understanding changing industry conditions, they will continually improve the product while supporting sales and marketing efforts to achieve growth goals defined by leadership and business plans.   Position Responsibilities:

• Specify and oversee the research needed to determine customer needs and desires.
• Actively seek customer and market input to drive product innovation.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) during product implementation, ongoing operations, and training or speaking opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with the in-house sales team and Program Design & Contracts Manager to identify client needs and inform product enhancements.
• Work with the software team on product improvements and new features, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with business objectives. Ensure software enhancements are documented and communicated to Operations for client training.
• Public relations (speaking engagements, committee/board membership).
• Develop and maintain a robust training manual to support user education and engagement with the Simplebid® platform.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required skills and experience:

• Minimum 12 years of related experience in construction management, project management, engineering, or closely related field required.
• Minimum 10 years or experience in Job Order Contracting (JOC) required.  
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate collaboration and relationship-building between team members, other departments, upper management, and product users.
• Extensive technical expertise and knowledge of the product and the market in which it resides.
• Superior project management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain keen attention to detail, multitask, and work well under pressure.
• A natural curiosity, positive outlook, and creative mindset.
• Strong team player who collaborates effectively with others.
• Genuine empathy for clients and a commitment to addressing their challenges.

Benefits of Working at FOS:

• Flexible work schedule and work from home options
• Competitive benefits package
• Generous paid time off policy
• An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals
• Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing
• The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success

  FOS of CannonDesign is a multidisciplinary professional services and software consultancy founded on the core value that clients are our most important partners. FOS began with a good idea – seeing the need to help facility managers identify what they own, the condition of their facility, and how best to use this data for future capital planning. FOS started as a small operation in 2009 and has grown into a major, multi-office practice that is ranked #1 world-wide for facility-related services by World Architecture 100.   The salary range for this position is $93,480 to $116,850 annually.  This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.   Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It is not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.   As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required time frames and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.   Facility Optimization Solutions LLC. and CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints. Apply