What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at Citian?
Citian is a fast growing, venture backed SaaS technology company based in Washington, DC. Our software solutions revolutionize how our transportation and infrastructure systems – roads, rail, transit, bicycle, pedestrian – operate.
Our tech solutions:
- Reduce traffic fatalities
- Enhance pedestrian accessibility
- Empower system operators to save time & money
You’ll work with some of the brightest minds in the software and transportation industries. Our engineers and data scientists apply the latest in emerging tech, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning to build smarter, more advanced tools for our diverse client base. We work with clients across the United States, with global ambitions in the years ahead.
Who You Are:
As a Product Manager, you will help lead the strategy and execution for Citian's product suite. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, customer success, and AI integration. You will own the product roadmap for current and future offerings while working closely with the engineering, design, data science, and go-to-market teams to deliver impactful features that drive adoption and measurable customer value.
What You’ll Do
- Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap
- Partner with design and engineering to deliver intuitive, high-quality user experiences
- Develop features that leverage automation and AI to reduce manual effort and improve outcomes
- Work closely with existing clients to understand their pain points and validate solutions
- Establish clear success metrics (e.g., engagement rates, conversion, time saved, adoption)
- Collaborate with go-to-market teams to drive successful launches and adoption
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of product management experience, ideally in SaaS or GovTech
- Strong understanding of user workflows and building for non-technical users at scale
- Ability to translate complex problems or client requirements into simple solutions
- Data-driven mindset with experience defining and tracking product metrics
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with our engineering and product teams and influence without authority
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with state and local governments and/or public sector transportation
Your Citian Advantage:
- Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and generous PTO.
- 401(k) company match and monthly commuter transportation benefit
- On-site gym and free snacks in the office
- High-growth potential and opportunities for advancement within a fast growing, venture-backed SaaS startup!
Let's build smarter cities together! Learn more about Citian here: www.citian.co
** Citian is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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