[Hiring] Industry Product Manager @Ottimate

We believe there are too many barriers to running a successful food service and hospitality businesses. Plate IQ’s mission is to help companies in that sector optimize their operations and business spending. We’re designing products to not only help our direct customers, but to change how industry participants interact with each other as a whole. 

That’s where you come in: we’re looking for a strong product manager who can create solutions that solve high impact problems. This role would touch most projects at Plate IQ – from purchase ordering and automated invoice processing to payments and financial services. 

Key Responsibilities:

Hospitality Product Strategy & Innovation:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for the hospitality industry, aligning with Ottimate’s overall business goals.
• Act as the internal and external subject matter expert for hospitality, ensuring industry needs are reflected in product development.
• Collaborate with product management to define and prioritize industry-specific features and enhancements.
• Analyze industry trends, customer challenges, and competitive landscapes to drive innovation and product differentiation.

Solutions Development & Customization:

• Work with the product team to develop tailored solutions addressing key operational challenges in hospitality.
• Partner with marketing to create industry-specific campaigns, sales tools, and messaging that resonate with hospitality customers.
• Integrate customer and market feedback into product roadmaps to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with industry needs.

Sales Enablement & Go-to-Market Execution:

• Collaborate with sales leadership to craft go-to-market strategies, positioning Ottimate’s hospitality solutions for maximum impact.
• Develop industry-focused content, including whitepapers, case studies, and presentations to support sales and customer engagement.
• Participate in strategic customer meetings to provide hospitality product expertise and drive key account wins.

Industry Partnerships & Ecosystem Expansion:

• Build and nurture relationships with key industry stakeholders, partners, and influencers to strengthen Ottimate’s presence in hospitality.
• Identify strategic partnership opportunities to enhance product capabilities and market penetration.

Thought Leadership & Market Presence:

• Represent Ottimate at hospitality industry events, conferences, and webinars, positioning the company as a thought leader.
• Contribute to industry reports, blogs, and insights to establish Ottimate’s leadership within the hospitality sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality Management, Technology, Product Management, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, industry solutions, or consulting, preferably within hospitality technology or operations. AP automation experience is a plus.
• Proven success in developing and launching hospitality-focused products or solutions.
• Strong understanding of hospitality industry challenges, trends, and technology landscape.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally with product, sales, marketing, and customer success teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented approach.

Benefits

We care deeply about making Ottimate an incredible place to work and invest a significant amount of time and energy into creating and maintaining a company culture that provides our team with a generous level of support whilst inspiring them to do their best work. 

The specific benefits/perks we offer are continually evolving, but currently include:

• Work from home in an energetic remote-first environment that supports flexible working hours and understands work-life balance.
• Competitive salary based on skills & experience.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and other Company-Subsidized Benefits for you and your family.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off (and the encouragement to use it).
• Annual company retreats.
• Promote from within philosophy.

Beyond the tangible benefits though:

• You will be part of a growing team, at a pinnacle moment of scale for the business, and experience the excitement of working in a startup where each action makes a huge difference.
• You will have the agency to solve difficult problems creatively, the freedom to explore work that inspires you, and infrastructure to ensure you're constantly challenged and developing.
• You will work with sharp, passionate teammates solving some of the most unique challenges and positioning our product as a premier finance automation solution. 
• Our commitment to empowering a diverse and inclusive workforce, celebrating differences, and creating a safe space for our employees to bring their whole selves to work is second to note.
• We are transforming entire industries using innovative technology including Artificial Intelligence, Payment Tech, and Neural Networks.
• Our leaders lead with a people-first approach; inspiring excellence, nurturing ideas, and finding creative ways to eliminate obstacles for cultivating growth.
• We truly love what we do and who we do it with - and we think you will too!

Ottimate is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or marital status. If you are excited about the role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. Nothing in this job posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

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Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ) is the leading AP automation AI.

Ottimate is AP automation AI that provides a smarter way for AP managers, approvers, controllers, and CFOs to work through the entire invoice lifecycle. With mature deep learning capabilities, Ottimate gets to know your business and AP process down to the line-item, supporting a custom approval and payment workflow. Ottimate not only eliminates over 90% of the manual accounting process but also provides insights into invoices and spend, helping finance professionals uncover opportunities for growth. This means more strategic business decisions for CFOs and a better day-to-day for the entire team.

Don’t Just Automate AP. Ottimate It.