Principal Product Manager

STACK Construction Technologies, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 185,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) & PTO

Job summary

STACK Construction Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Product Manager with deep experience in Product-Led Growth, construction tech, and AI-driven product experiences.

You will own the definition, execution, and delivery of critical areas of the STACK web application, driving changes customers will love and that grow their business. You will collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Success to understand customer experiences, identify gaps, and generate ideas that increase

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience owning and delivering software in an agile environment.
• Proven track record managing all aspects of a product lifecycle.
• Understanding of construction processes: estimating, takeoff, bidding, preconstruction, costing.
• Deep knowledge of at least one specialty trade (concrete, roofing, masonry, plumbing, electrical).
• Experience developing product and marketing strategies; strong executive communication.
• Experience with product usage tracking, prioritization, planning, and scheduling tools.
• Collaborative experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on problem solver with willingness to get hands dirty and detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive development and delivery of critical STACK web app areas.
• Define product strategy with leadership and align teams around it.
• Identify opportunities to improve takeoff, estimating, bidding, and workflows.
• Partner with AI/ML and Computer Vision engineers.
• Translate strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes with engineering, in an agile environment.
• Prioritize activities by business and customer impact.
• Lead cross-functional teams to define scope, schedule, and performance of new capabilities.
• Define project scopes, facilitate discussions, and drive milestones.
• Track milestones and budgets and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Manage risk and ensure high-quality delivery and outcomes.

Skills

Product management

Agile development

AI/ML knowledge

Product strategy

Data analysis

Executive communication

Cross-functional teams

Job description

About Us

STACK is a leading provider of cloud-based construction estimating and takeoff software solutions, committed to helping businesses transform through innovative solutions. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, dynamic environment where team members have the opportunity to grow and make a real impact.

About The Role

We're looking for a Principal Product Manager with strong experience in

Product-Led Growth (PLG), construction technology, and Computer Vision AI-driven product experience. The Product Manager will own the definition, execution and delivery of critical areas of the STACK web application. He or she will have a strong passion for building and rolling out changes that our customers will love and that positively impact their businesses.

In this role the Product Manager will gain a deep understanding of our customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that will grow market share, improve customer experience and drive application usage and business growth. They will facilitate collaboration between a cross-functional team (Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Success) and use data driven insights to evolve our product and strategy.

What You'll Do

• Own and drive product development and delivery of critical areas of the STACK web application
• Work with leadership to define and align teams around a product strategy
• Identify opportunities to improve takeoff, estimating, bidding, preconstruction, and project workflows
• Partner closely with our AI/Machine Learning, and Computer Vision Engineers
• Translate STACK's product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes, working closely with engineering to iterate in an agile environment
• Identify and direct investment to the highest ROI activities; must be able to scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Lead a cross-functional team to define, scope, schedule and assess performance of new STACK capabilities and deliver real solutions with quick time to market
• Define the scope of projects, facilitate discussions and drive discussions
• Track initiative milestones and schedules to ensure milestones are met on time and on budget and communicate status
• Work closely with delivery teams to manage risk and ensure delivery is on schedule and high quality and producing the desired outcome
• Lead and contribute to maturing product thinking, processes and tooling within the organization

What You Bring

• 8 years of experience owning and managing the development and delivery of high-quality software in an agile environment
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Understanding of construction processes such as estimating, digital takeoff, bidding, preconstruction, labor and material costing, project management, or field operations
• Deep understanding of at least one specialty trade, strong preference for experience in: Concrete, roofing, masonry, plumbing, electrical
• Demonstrated experience in developing product and marketing strategies and experience effectively communicating to executive leadership audiences
• Must have experience with product usage tracking, prioritization, planning and scheduling tools
• Must have experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Critical thinker with the strong ability to problem solve and must have willingness to be hands‑on, roll up sleeves to get job done
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Who You Are

• A product leader who takes ownership and drives outcomes, not just roadmap
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building from zero to one
• Highly collaborative, with strong communication across technical and non-technical teams
• Passionate about building products that solve real customer problems
• Energized by fast-paced, high-impact environments

How We Work (AI-First)

We operate with an AI-first mindset. In this role, you are expected to:

• Actively use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or similar AI tools in your daily workflow
• Leverage AI for writing specs, analyzing data, synthesizing feedback, and prototyping ideas
• Continuously improve how you work by incorporating AI into your processes

The strongest candidates will already be leveraging AI tools regularly to accelerate product thinking, execution, and collaboration.

Why Join STACK?

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, remote-first environment.
• Async-friendly environment with a focus on ownership and deep work.
• Be part of a dynamic, supportive team where your contributions are valued.

At STACK, our values shape how we work, collaborate, and serve our customers:

• Radical Honesty: Communicate directly, respectfully, and transparently - even when conversations are difficult. Give and receive feedback with care.
• Customer Obsession: Put the customer at the center of every decision. Solve real problems, follow through, and measure success by customer outcomes.
• Move With Purpose: Take thoughtful action, remain accountable, and own both successes and mistakes. Anticipate what's next and adapt as you learn.
• Grow Together: Share knowledge, collaborate across teams, and invest in one another’s development. Celebrate collective wins and treat setbacks as opportunities to learn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

We take into account an individual's qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary. This role is eligible for health insurance (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, 401(k) & paid time off. The expected compensation range for this position is about $185k - $198k USD. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.