IT Product Manager

Job Description

Takes a long-term view of the IT portfolio for Terracon's PaveAI product and engages with business management and executives to refine it to maximize benefits at a sustainable ongoing cost. Leads teams to deliver value through software solutions, whether developed in-house, developed externally, or through the use of third-party software. Is the primary point of contact for a particular area of the business for any business initiative which could require information technology resources or systems.

Terracon's PaveAI is a proprietary artificial intelligence and digital data collection technology used to assess, analyze, and manage pavement conditions. Captured imagery is stitched into high-resolution orthomosaic images and run through machine learning models trained to identify distresses.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of a roadmap for each application or system within the business area systems portfolio and obtains buy-in from the business and appropriate IT representatives
• Regularly shares the roadmap with the business, product team, information technology leadership and others as appropriate
• May participate in business area meetings and committees in order to understand the business context surrounding eventual IT-related decisions
• Participates in innovation sessions when faced with new and/or significant business needs that involve IT but aren't met by the existing IT portfolio
• Interacts periodically with end users of software applications and not only with business management and executives
• Receives requests for work from the business and coordinates the product team's resources to perform that work
• Learns about the business' priorities of both IT-related activities and where those activities are in the business' overall list of priorities
• Manages the work of the product team, whether through task assignments, formal project management, Agile methods, or other suitable approaches
• Commits to the delivery of work products within a given scope and deadline and successfully meets those commitments
• Learns new skills and technologies as needed in order to support the current business needs of their IT portfolio, which may include participation in tradeshows and vendor engagements
• Engages with other specialties, such as training and communications, as early as possible prior to needing their assistance in order to realize value from the product team's work
• Identifies current skills gaps within the product team and works with IT management to close those gaps
• Identifies current needs for consultants or vendors in order to meet business needs and works with IT management to evaluate, select, and work with them
• Follows IT department standards and processes related to design, documentation, coding, testing, implementation, etc., and regularly recommends improvements to them
• Follows safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects; participates in pre-task planning; reports any safety issues or concerns to management
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Civil Engineering, or related field and eight to ten years' relevant experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of twelve years' relevant experience.
• Five years of applicable business or system development experience and two years of team lead or management experience.
• Experience with the following is a plus:
  • ASTM 6433
  • PAVER pavement management software
  • PCI (Pavement Conditions Index)
  • GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
  • Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging)
  • Orthomosaics and aerial imagery
  • Cameras
  • Drones
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

About Us

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.