Product Manager (Public Safety Software) - Remote

CentralSquare Technologies; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CentralSquare Technologies is seeking a strategic Product Manager to own the product roadmap for mission-critical public safety software used by 911 centers, police, and emergency responders across North America.

You will balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility, collaborating with engineering, design, and sales to deliver impactful products that save lives.

Qualifications

• Define and own the product roadmap for assigned products.
• Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and market assessment.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product roadmap, aligning priorities with market opportunities and customer needs.
• Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and market assessment to inform strategy.
• Establish success metrics and KPIs to measure product performance and impact.
• Communicate product vision to executives and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with engineering in an Agile environment to translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Lead sprint planning and release planning with development teams.
• Partner with marketing and sales to develop go-to-market strategies and messaging.
• Gather customer feedback through on-site visits and advisory board sessions.

Skills

Product strategy

Roadmap ownership

User research

Market analysis

Agile practices

Stakeholder communication

Job description

What We're About

At CentralSquare, we don't just build software - we power public servants and uplift communities with Hero-Grade Technology. Every line of code, every feature we deliver helps heroes across North America protect, serve, and save lives. When you join us, you become part of a mission-driven team creating technology that makes communities safer and stronger.

Your Growth Matters. We believe heroes deserve opportunities to rise. That's why we invest in your career with mentorship, learning programs, and clear paths for advancement. If you're motivated, there's no limit to how far you can go.

Your Commitment Deserves Reward. We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to support your life inside and outside of work - tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and unlimited PTO. Plus, our flexible work environment gives you the freedom to balance your heroic work with personal well-being, whether you're in the office or remote.

Join us and help build the tools that power real-life heroes. Together, we make a difference.

The Opportunity

We'reseekinga strategic and execution-oriented Product Manager to drive the evolution of our public safety software portfolio. In this role, you'llown the product vision and roadmap for mission-critical solutions used by 911 dispatch centers, law enforcement agencies, and emergency response teams nationwide. You'llbalance user needs, businessobjectives, and technical feasibility to deliver products that directly impact community safety.

This is a high-impact role where you'llcollaborate with engineering, design, sales, and customer success teams to shape products that our customers depend on in life-or-death situations.

What You'll Do

Product Strategy & Vision:

• Define and own the product roadmap for assigned products, aligning stakeholder priorities with market opportunities and customer needs

• Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and market assessment toidentifygrowth opportunities and inform product strategy

• Establish success metrics and KPIs to measure product performance, adoption, and business impact

• Communicate product vision and strategy to executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders

Execution & Delivery:

• Collaborate with engineering teams in an Agile environment to translate product requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria

• Make data-driven prioritization decisions, balancing feature development, technical debt, and operational improvements

• Work closely with UX/UI designers to create intuitive experiences for users working in high-pressure environments

• Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning activities with development teams

Go-to-Market & Customer Engagement:

• Partner with marketing and sales to develop go-to-market strategies, positioning, and messaging for new features and releases

• Define pricing strategies and packaging that maximize customer value and business profitability

• Present product demos and roadmaps at customer meetings, trade shows, and industry conferences

• Gather customer feedback through on-site visits, user interviews, and advisory board sessions

• Serve as the voice of the customer internally, advocating for user needs in product decisions

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Build strong relationships with sales, customer success, and professional services teams to understand customer challenges and market dynamics

• Coordinate with third-party partners and technology vendors to integrate complementary solutions

• Provide product training and enablement to internal teams and customers

• Participate in RFP responses and strategic customer engagements