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Product Manager
Amper Technologies
Product
Chicago, IL, USA · San Francisco, CA, USA · Remote
Posted on Feb 15, 2025
About us…
Amper is a rapidly-growing IoT startup that empowers manufacturers to unlock their potential with modern software designed for seamless operations. Our platform simplifies complex manufacturing processes, helping manufacturers reduce costs, increase visibility, and drive efficiency. True to our belief in simplicity, Amper's solutions can be self-installed on any industrial machine in just minutes, eliminating the traditional integration hassle.
We are on a mission to build the market-leading FactoryOS, enabling manufacturers to operate at the cutting edge of efficiency and innovation. As a venture-backed startup with a distributed team and HQ in Chicago, we are investing heavily in our growth, particularly in our product and go-to-market teams.
The role...
We’re expanding our product team and looking for a Product Manager to help drive our next stage of growth. This role is at the core of our business, working cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to shape the product roadmap and deliver solutions that directly impact our customers.
As a Product Manager at Amper, you’ll be at the intersection of customer needs and technical execution. You will engage deeply with our customers to understand their pain points, collaborate with engineers to design impactful solutions, and work with GTM teams to refine positioning and adoption strategies. You'll be comfortable saying “no” to distractions while ensuring we focus on the highest-impact opportunities.
This is a remote-friendly role with the option for local employees to work from our Chicago or San Francisco offices. We support flexible work while valuing the collaboration and speed that come from working together in person.
What You’ll Do...
Own and drive the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
Work closely with customers to gather insights, define pain points, and validate solutions.
Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success to develop and launch new features.
Create and maintain product documentation, including Marketing and Product Requirements Documents (PRDs).
Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve user experience, adoption, and retention.
Prioritize and manage competing demands, balancing short-term execution with long-term strategic goals.
Act as an internal champion for the customer, ensuring their needs are always top of mind.
Who You Are...
You’ll thrive at Amper if you:
Have a strong appetite for learning, whether it’s technical content or industry-specific challenges.
Are a collaborative problem-solver who can build consensus and drive alignment across teams.
Are highly adaptable, able to switch contexts and wear multiple hats in a fast-paced environment.
Have strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
Balance humility with confidence, knowing when to teach and when to learn.
What We’re Looking For...
Required Qualifications
6+ years of experience in product management within a SaaS or IoT environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to drive influence across teams.
Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
High emotional intelligence (EQ) and a customer-first mindset.
Ability to break down complex problems and find creative, pragmatic solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the manufacturing industry or with industrial software.
Prior experience working in a high-growth startup environment.
Background in SaaS product management, particularly B2B solutions.
Why Join Amper?
Be part of a mission-driven company transforming the manufacturing industry.
Collaborate with a dynamic, innovative team that values creativity and impact.
Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth.
Compensation & Benefits:
The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is $120,000-150,000 per year. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amper provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), unlimited paid time off, and early-stage stock option equity.