Technical Product Manager

DPR Construction; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Opportunity to innovate

Impactful product ownership

Job summary

DPR Construction is looking for a self-motivated Technical Product Manager to lead the development of internal products that support their construction workflows. This role involves managing a team, collaborating across various functions, and developing user-centric solutions that enhance decision-making through data and innovation.

The ideal candidate should have experience in product management within the construction or tech sectors, strong Agile knowledge, and excellent communication skills. A degree in a related field is preferred, alongside a minimum of 5 years in the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager ideally within construction or technology.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in construction or product development.
• Strong knowledge of AI prototyping tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own and champion the vision for a suite of products.
• Define and drive product strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Monitor product performance and user feedback for enhancements.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Product management

Construction workflows understanding

Education

College degree in business, engineering, construction, or technology

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

DPR Construction is hiring a self‑motivated Technical Product Manager to lead the development of internal products that power DPR’s construction workflows. These products serve as critical tools to support our business workflows and enable smarter decision‑making through data and innovation.

The Product Manager will directly manage a team of Product Owners, while partnering with stakeholders, engineers, designers, data scientists and cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into actionable solutions. They will be responsible for defining product requirements, prioritizing roadmaps, tracking progress, and ensuring that product development efforts align with DPR’s vision and strategies. Using agile practices, this individual will drive continuous improvement and deliver user‑centric solutions that transform how we build.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Own and champion the vision for a suite of products.
• Define and drive product strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals and DPR’s national initiatives, in concert with key business stakeholders.
• Advocate for quality, usability, and business value in all product decisions.
• Oversee agile ceremonies to deliver on commitments.
• Lead and manage product owners by setting clear expectations, providing direction, and fostering accountability.

Management

• Lead a team of Product Owners accountable for maximizing the value and productivity of the development team's work.
• Hold regular check‑ins and coaching sessions with team members.
• Responsible for ongoing performance management and development of the employees they coach, aligned with the employee’s personal goals and company needs.
• Ensure clarity of responsibilities.
• Evaluate progress on competencies, goals and performance.
• Lead the annual performance assessment.
• Discuss goals, competencies and development when transitions occur.

Collaboration & Partnership

• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, document, and validate requirements.
• Participate in build vs buy analysis with technology leaders prior to embarking on product design and development.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that can be used to create early alignment among team members around product vision and functionality and create an intuitive user experience.
• Work with engineers, architects, and technology leads to translate product roadmaps into detailed designs and technical solutions.
• Coordinate with customer support reps and trainers to ensure smooth adoption and effective user engagement.

Product Management

• Define and manage product(s) features, requirements, and enhancements, in accordance with established best practices.
• Develop and maintain product backlog, ensuring prioritization aligns with business needs. Write clear Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), user stories and specifications that create clarity on the product’s goals, features, user needs, and success criteria, ensuring alignment across design, engineering, marketing, and other teams throughout the development process.
• Develop and execute clear plans for testing, release management, rollout with end users, and ongoing support and maintenance.
• Monitor product performance and user feedback to inform enhancements and future direction.

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Translate business objectives and user needs into roadmap initiatives and features.
• Balance near‑term deliverables with long‑term strategic investments.
• Continuously evaluate product fit/gap, technical dependencies, and process optimization opportunities.
• Benchmark against external solutions and best practices to drive innovation.

Communication

• Communicate product vision, strategy, and updates to stakeholders across the organization.
• Facilitate regular roadmap alignment sessions with business leaders, product owners, and technology teams.
• Provide clear documentation and release notes for new features and updates.
• Plan and contribute to the development of product help documentation.
• Present progress and outcomes to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.

Success Metrics

• Adoption: Increased engagement and usage of internal products across DPR.
• Business Alignment: Demonstrated impact of products on company objectives.
• Execution Quality: High on‑time delivery and product quality across releases.
• User Experience: Improved satisfaction and usability scores from internal customers.
• Agile Delivery: Measurable improvement in team efficiency, predictability, and responsiveness.

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience as a Product Manager ideally within construction, technology, or innovation‑driven companies.
• Experience in Project Controls, Cost Management and Forecasting, Contracting, and Risk/Insurance domains is preferred.
• Experience leading teams and direct management of employees.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Strong knowledge of AI prototyping tools and workflows.
• Ability to create detailed specifications, wireframes, and user stories.
• Experience leading distributed, remote teams.
• Understanding of construction workflows and business processes (preferred).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to align product strategies with stakeholder and business needs.
• Flexibility to accommodate global team schedules.
• Periodic domestic and international travel may be required.

Requirements

• College degree in business, engineering, construction, technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in construction or product development.
• Based in one of DPR’s regional offices with a hybrid home/office schedule.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that reflects DPR’s core values.
• The opportunity to own impactful products that directly shape the way we build.
• A chance to grow and innovate within an industry‑leading, technology‑driven environment.