MODE is a dynamic and rapidly growing early-stage startup at the forefront of the Generative AI and Internet of Things (IoT) revolutions. With a growing presence in both the US and Japan, we are pioneering innovative solutions that connect the physical and digital worlds.
Role Overview
As a Product Manager at MODE, you will be part of our Product Management team, taking on the responsibility of making our product, BizStack, the best IoT x AI product globally. You will work closely with the Business Team to understand customer challenges, conceptualize the end-to-end customer experience using BizStack, propose necessary features, prioritize them, and collaborate with the Engineering Team to bring these ideas to life.
Since BizStack is an IoT platform, it is imperative to propose solutions tailored to various customer segments. You will develop features that support these solutions as a unified platform. This role involves complex challenges unlike those encountered in single-issue products, offering a high degree of difficulty but also a rewarding and engaging experience.
Core Responsibilities
Define and own the product roadmap and lead product development of our core product, BizStack
Create competitive products by interacting with customers and visiting work sites
Prioritize key initiatives and high ROI features to maximize the leverage of our BizStack offering
Collaborate closely with other Product Managers, UX Designer, Engineering leadership, and Business Team to understand demands from customer projects
Run weekly meetings to manage the development schedule and timeline
Prioritize product initiatives based on a realistic assessment of engineering resource availability
Required Skills
5+ years of experience in Product Management, or a similar technical role (e.g., Engineer or Technical Project Manager)
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, both in Japanese and English
Familiarity with AI application - where it works and where it doesn’t work today, with current technology
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience in the B2B industry
Experience in the IoT industry or any labor-intensive industry (e.g., Construction)
Experience launching “new product” (v.s. incremental features) multiple times
Top Skills
What We Do
MODE’s AI-powered platform redefines building data and energy management by consolidating data from all building systems into one intelligent solution.
With the MODE AI Assistant, building managers can:
- Analyze utility data to identify inefficiencies and save up to 20% on energy costs.
- Automate repetitive tasks, freeing up time for strategic decisions.
- Optimize building systems to enhance performance and occupant comfort.
What sets MODE AI apart:
- Seamless Integration: Works with your existing infrastructure, reducing downtime and complexity.
- Scalable Architecture: Future-proofs your building operations with the flexibility to adapt to new technologies.
- Proven Impact: Achieve measurable cost savings, operational efficiency, and sustainability compliance results.
MODE AI delivers actionable insights and transformative value, empowering building owners and managers to drive efficiency and cost savings and achieve sustainability goals.
Connect with our team at the San Francisco Bay and Tokyo offices. 🥂
