SAAS Product Strategist
Apply NowCompany: Measure UAS
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW
An entrepreneurial technology and services company in the exciting drone industry, Measure, is seeking an ambitious, hard-working professional with a deep background in enterprise software to become a SaaS Product Strategist. This position is ideal for the candidate who seeks a fast-paced environment with an uncharted path. The drone industry is dynamic and poised for exponential growth, but many products are in nascent stages with competition and market requirements changing quickly and limited information available. Measure requires an expert in enterprise software who has successfully brought SaaS products to market, including developing product strategy, and pricing models and discovering new sources of value generation for the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Product Strategist will report to the Chief Strategy Officer and will help bring new software products to market, advance current products, and maximize value for Measure by:
Understanding the existing features of Measure's software platform and uncovering any gaps to customer requirements, competitive offerings, or future market needs.
Developing packaging and pricing models based on general and drone market dynamic conditions, regulatory analysis, competitive analysis and knowledge of best practices in enterprise SaaS pricing strategy.
Discovering additional opportunities to generate value, such as through big data, AI, machine learning, and developing strategies to maximize this value to Measure.
Maintaining an up-to-date competitive analysis, including a detailed understanding of competitive features, advantages and disadvantages, market traction, and pricing.
Enhancing the BETA program, including soliciting further BETA customer feedback (in partnership with Sales), recommending results for inclusion into the product roadmap as appropriate, and supporting new BETA feature roll-out.
Writing documentation; such as product briefs, user manual outlines, and customer service articles; to inform the internal sales and marketing team, as well as current customers, of new features and how to use them.
Working cross-functionally to manage product and feature launch plans, ensuring all departments are adequately prepared and informed in conjunction with VP, Digital Products.
Evaluating and developing relationships with potential technology partners, understanding potential benefits, and proposing partnership arrangements that maximize the benefits to Measure.
Assisting with sales and support for top-tier clients, as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
At least 7 years of work experience in enterprise software
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong computer skills (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a small, fast-paced environment
Willingness to be flexible and assist in variety of product-related tasks
Passion and interest in developing a deep understanding of drone technology
Experience with drones, either professionally or personally, a strong plus
An entrepreneurial technology and services company in the exciting drone industry, Measure, is seeking an ambitious, hard-working professional with a deep background in enterprise software to become a SaaS Product Strategist. This position is ideal for the candidate who seeks a fast-paced environment with an uncharted path. The drone industry is dynamic and poised for exponential growth, but many products are in nascent stages with competition and market requirements changing quickly and limited information available. Measure requires an expert in enterprise software who has successfully brought SaaS products to market, including developing product strategy, and pricing models and discovering new sources of value generation for the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Product Strategist will report to the Chief Strategy Officer and will help bring new software products to market, advance current products, and maximize value for Measure by:
Understanding the existing features of Measure's software platform and uncovering any gaps to customer requirements, competitive offerings, or future market needs.
Developing packaging and pricing models based on general and drone market dynamic conditions, regulatory analysis, competitive analysis and knowledge of best practices in enterprise SaaS pricing strategy.
Discovering additional opportunities to generate value, such as through big data, AI, machine learning, and developing strategies to maximize this value to Measure.
Maintaining an up-to-date competitive analysis, including a detailed understanding of competitive features, advantages and disadvantages, market traction, and pricing.
Enhancing the BETA program, including soliciting further BETA customer feedback (in partnership with Sales), recommending results for inclusion into the product roadmap as appropriate, and supporting new BETA feature roll-out.
Writing documentation; such as product briefs, user manual outlines, and customer service articles; to inform the internal sales and marketing team, as well as current customers, of new features and how to use them.
Working cross-functionally to manage product and feature launch plans, ensuring all departments are adequately prepared and informed in conjunction with VP, Digital Products.
Evaluating and developing relationships with potential technology partners, understanding potential benefits, and proposing partnership arrangements that maximize the benefits to Measure.
Assisting with sales and support for top-tier clients, as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
At least 7 years of work experience in enterprise software
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong computer skills (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a small, fast-paced environment
Willingness to be flexible and assist in variety of product-related tasks
Passion and interest in developing a deep understanding of drone technology
Experience with drones, either professionally or personally, a strong plus