Product Manager, See & Spray

About the position

Blue River Technology is seeking a dynamic and experienced product manager for the See & Spray team, which aims to revolutionize the agriculture sector by removing unnecessary chemicals from the planet. The product manager will be responsible for developing a deep understanding of customer needs through research and identifying opportunities to create innovative products. This role involves defining and prioritizing product initiatives and collaborating with engineering teams to bring these ideas to fruition. The position is based in Santa Clara, CA, and is part of a mission-driven team focused on sustainability and technological advancement in agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver upon the strategy for internal development and production tools critical for delivering See and Spray for our customers.
• Build a deep empathy and understanding of the customer, the business, and the market through qualitative and quantitative research.
• Develop a deep understanding of our technology stack to understand what is possible as we translate organizational aspirations into real products.
• Design and translate customer needs and opportunities into products and features with clear, concise requirements that bring the product to life.
• Identify, research, define, execute, and prioritize product development initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, balancing performance, complexity, and value.
• Define objectives and key metrics, then measure and track progress toward achieving those objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership on the long-term product vision and roadmap.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience as a product manager in a technology company.
• Strong technical competency, specifically in database design, data visualization, simulation, development of custom software tools, and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) systems.
• The ability to collaboratively solve unstructured, ambiguous problems with curiosity.
• Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and engage with others from diverse backgrounds, ranging from engineers to computer vision researchers to agronomists, field technicians, and growers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate technical product information in a clear, concise, and creative manner.
• Delivery focus and a forward-looking understanding of the software development challenges faced by cross-functional engineering teams.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with or knowledge of agriculture, agricultural technology, or equipment.
• Entrepreneurial experience taking a product from ideation to commercialization.
• Experience working on a Platform team.
• MBA or MSE.

Benefits

• Eligibility for Blue River's bonus and benefit programs.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs including recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development.
• Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.