Product Manager - Internal Software Development

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

DLR Group's Technology team has an opening for a Product Manager - Internal Software Development.

DLR Group operates within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, the role could be based in any US city where DLR Group has an office; complete list can be found here.

Position Summary

As a Product Manager on our Internal Software Development team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the design, development, and delivery of user-centric tools that empower our architects and staff to excel in their roles. Your keen understanding of architectural processes and your enthusiasm for creating exceptional user experiences will be critical in identifying opportunities, defining product strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring visionary concepts to life.

The successful candidate will:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish a compelling product vision and roadmap that aligns with business goals and enhances enterprise value through improved efficiency, productivity, and culture

• Perform continuous discovery together with engineering and design team members, interacting with users on a regular basis to understand them and ensure we are making products that they will use

• Leverage your understanding of architectural workflows and processes to gather insights, analyze user needs, and translate them into actionable requirements and features

• Champion user-centric design principles, conducting user research, feedback sessions, and usability testing to ensure tools meet the unique needs of architects and other stakeholders

• Define product strategies and priorities, balancing short-term goals with long-term vision to drive successful product outcomes

• Work closely with development, design, QA, and other relevant teams to ensure successful execution of the product roadmap and timely delivery of high-quality solutions

• Create and maintain clear and detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria that guide the development process

• Regularly communicate project status, progress, and challenges to leadership, stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams

• Stay current with industry trends, technology advancements, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of implemented solutions and iterate based on data-driven insights

• Collaborate with training teams to ensure seamless user adoption through effective training materials and support mechanisms

Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience in product management, preferably within Software Development, A/E/C, or technology-driven industries; candidates with other A/E/C experience only and a desire to move into the technology space could be considered

• Demonstrated familiarity with architectural processes, design principles, and an ability to empathize with the needs and challenges of architects

• A passion for delivering exceptional user experiences, with a strong background in user-centered design practices and methodologies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver successful product outcomes

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with an ability to balance short-term needs with long-term goals

• A proactive, self-motivated, and visionary mindset, capable of driving initiatives from ideation to execution

• Creative problem-solving skills, adaptable to changing project requirements, and ability to navigate challenges with resilience

• Basic understanding of Software Development concepts and technologies to facilitate effective communication with the development team

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Architecture, Computer Science, Business, Design)

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is invested in our clients’ success. As such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm.

At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include: medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Additionally, we operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.

Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.