Product Manager

Houston, TX

Full Time

Entry Level

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)

About the Company:

Paladin is transforming public safety with autonomous drone technology, aiming to respond to emergencies within 90 seconds. When a 911 call is made, our drones take flight, providing first responders with real-time overhead views to enhance situational awareness and speed up response times. With LTE enabling unlimited range, our drones are deployed over 1000 times weekly across various cities.

In the next decade, we envision our technology becoming essential for first responders worldwide. As a dedicated and innovative team, we are committed to advancing UAV technology for a significant impact in this rapidly evolving field.

Overview:

Product Managers are responsible for defining product vision, strategy, and roadmaps while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs and drive business growth. They combine market research, stakeholder input, and data analysis to make informed decisions about product features, prioritization, and lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Vision and Strategy: Define and communicate the product vision and strategy, aligning them with company objectives. Develop and maintain a product roadmap, prioritizing features and initiatives based on customer needs, market trends, and business goals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and other teams to ensure seamless product development and launch. Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related decisions and questions within a designated team.
Product Development and Execution: Manage the product development lifecycle, from ideation to release, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features. Prioritize features and manage trade-offs between scope, timeline, and resources.
Performance Tracking and Optimization: Use data-driven insights to iterate on the product, improve user experience, and drive adoption.
Stakeholder Management: Communicate product plans, progress, and outcomes to internal stakeholders. Advocate for the customer while balancing business needs and technical constraints expressed by engineering teams.

Qualifications:

Preferred bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, or a related field.
4 years of experience in product management or a related role, guiding the work of an engineering team.
Strong understanding of product development processes, agile methodologies, and UX principles.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and drive consensus.
Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Asana, or other product management software is preferred.
Experience in the public safety or drone industries is preferred.

Work Environment:

Full-time role
Hybrid work (priority given to those who can be in-office regularly during the week)
Collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic team environment

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven, innovative company

Join Paladin Drones and contribute to the future of autonomous emergency response technology. Apply today to be part of an innovative team making a real-world impact!

Paladin Drones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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