Product Manager - Manufacturing Technology (Stratus Platform)

Product Manager – Manufacturing Technology (Stratus Platform)

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Product Manager – Manufacturing Technology (Stratus Platform) to join our team. This role supports the vision, strategy, and delivery of key Line of Business (LOB) and/or Corporate Service Unit (CSU) products and their roadmaps.

The position is responsible for product management, project coordination, and cross-departmental implementation leadership for the Stratus Manufacturing platform, which supports construction fabrication and Off-Site Manufacturing (OSM) functions across McKinstry. This work sits at the intersection of product management, configuration governance, and operational coordination.

The Product Manager will work closely with the business to manage the configuration of the Stratus platform, govern the configuration backlog, and ensure enhancements are executed in a controlled, predictable manner.

This position is based in Seattle, WA, enabling direct proximity to fabrication facilities in the Pacific Northwest, more efficient onsite support and quicker turnaround for shop-floor needs, and periodic travel to remote fabrication facilities for configuration validation and implementation alignment. This onsite presence is essential for managing a production-critical system with hands-on operational workflows.

The ideal candidate for this position is a strategic, customer-focused problem solver who can operate comfortably in ambiguity while balancing business goals, user needs, and technical constraints. They communicate clearly, collaborate effectively across teams, use data to guide decisions, and turn strategy into actionable plans. A successful Product Manager is curious, adaptable, execution-oriented, and able to influence stakeholders to deliver meaningful, high-impact products.

Key responsibilities:

• Cross-Departmental Implementation Management
• Facilitates the recurring Stratus implementation stand-up meetings.
• Coordinates work among Manufacturing, Construction, VDC, IT, and field teams.
• Maintains alignment between business needs and technical implementation.
• Product Management & Enhancement Planning
• Manages the roadmap and prioritization of Stratus enhancements.
• Oversees the slow-roll deployment strategy for enhancements to minimize operational disruption.
• Ensures system development aligns with fabrication workflows and evolving shop needs.
• Configuration Management Support
• Manages the configuration of the platform, the ServiceNow queue in support of Stratus and provides break fix support and vendor coordination when necessary.
• Provides functional oversight to ensure system configurations support business workflows.
• Operational Support for Fabrication Facilities
• Addresses system issues, supports user engagement, and liaises with vendor resources.
• Provides hands-on support for fabrication facilities across multiple regions.

What you need to succeed at McKinstry:

• A minimum of five years' experience in configuration management of technology solutions within the construction, fabrication, or off-site manufacturing (OSM) fields; or three years of direct Stratus configuration experience.
• Develop a deep understanding of the business and partner pain points, translating needs into technology-driven solutions using the Stratus platform.
• Build strong, collaborative stakeholder relationships while applying product management expertise to deploy scalable solutions that improve user experience and performance.
• Comfortable with collaborating with personnel to observe workflows, identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and operate safely in an industrial environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, including SharePoint, MS Project, and Power BI, is a plus.
• Experience with the Stratus Manufacturing platform is highly desired.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Demonstrate and embody McKinstry's core values in daily work, decision-making, and collaboration.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

PeopleFirst benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximum.

People come first at McKinstry and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $89,010 - $151,300 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.