[Hiring] Product Manager @CentralSquare Technologies

Role Description

Our Public Safety Product Management team is looking for a strategic, execution-oriented Product Manager to own the product management responsibilities of our Records Management Software. This role guides cross-functional teams charged with growing and evolving Enterprise Suite - from increasing the profitability of the existing product to shaping new capabilities based on customer input, market trends, and emerging technology.

This is a unique blend of business and technical savvy, big-picture vision, and hands-on execution. You will balance user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility to deliver mission-critical software that our customers depend on in life-or-death situations, and you will bring modern, AI-informed product practices to how RMS is built, prioritized, and delivered.

Job Duties Include

• Product Strategy & Vision
  • Define and own the RMS product roadmap strategy, aligning stakeholder priorities with market opportunities and customer needs.
  • Independently manage the full RMS product lifecycle, from concept and business case through launch and ongoing optimization.
  • Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and market assessment to identify growth opportunities and inform strategy.
  • Leverage market and competitive data, including AI-powered analytics tools, to prioritize feature development and build the product roadmap.
  • Establish success metrics and KPIs to measure RMS's 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 to translate requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Make data-driven prioritization decisions, balancing new feature development, technical debt, and operational improvements.
  • Evaluate and champion opportunities to embed AI and automation into RMS to improve dispatcher efficiency and outcomes.
  • 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
  • Coordinate the marketing of RMS with our marketing team, including positioning, market segmentation, launch plans, pricing, and distribution strategy.
  • Partner with marketing and sales to develop go-to-market strategies, messaging, and packaging for new features and releases.
  • Prepare for and 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, serving as the voice of the customer internally.
• 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, including AI/ML solution providers, to integrate complementary capabilities.
  • Provide product training and enablement to internal teams and customers.
  • Participate in RFP responses and strategic customer engagements.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of product management experience, preferably in B2B SaaS, enterprise software, or public sector technology.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience using AI/ML tools or applying AI capabilities within the product management lifecycle (such as AI-assisted analytics, generative AI tools for research or content, or shipping AI-powered product features) is required for this role.
• Demonstrated success owning and delivering products from concept through launch.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working with engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with experience defining metrics, analyzing data, and making evidence-based decisions.
• Ability to travel for customer visits, conferences, and team meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public safety, emergency services, or government technology solutions.
• Technical background or ability to understand complex system architectures and APIs.
• Familiarity with RMS (Records Management Systems).
• Experience managing products in highly regulated or compliance-driven industries.
• Experience building or launching AI-driven features (e.g., predictive dispatch, natural language processing, automated recommendations) within an enterprise software product.

CJIS Clearance

A required part of the onboarding process for this role involves obtaining CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) clearance—a critical credential for safeguarding public safety data. At CentralSquare, we’ll stand with you every step of the way to secure this clearance should you be selected for hire. As part of the process, a comprehensive background check will be conducted, and please note that U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is generally required to obtain CJIS clearance.