Software Product Manager - MiTek Kova

Job Description

As a Software Product Manager, you will be responsible for writing operational requirements for MiTek Kova, an ERP system used by homebuilders to address key business challenges and streamline operations. You will lead complex projects and products across a range of software solutions, managing both short-term initiatives and long-term strategic efforts.
This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to understand customer needs, prioritize solutions, and ensure successful delivery. You will also provide technical support and training on new features and functionality.
As a core member of an agile product team, you will actively contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and risk assessment—working closely with software developers and quality assurance managers to guide decision-making and ensure project success.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Be the subject matter expert for assigned MiTek Kova features with an understanding of their benefits, limitations, and future potential

• Oversee and develop user stories and requirements for projects and product needs
  Act as a product owner in Scrum teams to ensure timely and successful execution and delivery of projects, while maintaining a strong focus on quality

• Define and track key metrics to measure the success and impact of new software solutions

• Capable of showcasing software enhancements to stakeholders with clarity and confidence

• Engage customers and internal stakeholders to ensure software solutions are effectively prioritized and executed

• Work collaboratively with teams across regions, including development, QA, support, sales, and marketing

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, or related field (other disciplines considered for exceptional candidates)

• 2+ years of experience in product/project management, or other roles involved with the specification, development, or testing of software products

• 2+ years of experience leveraging SQL with relational databases to analyze data and support decision-making

• Solid foundation in software development principles and technical proficiency

• Excellent planning, communication, presentation, and collaboration skills

• Ability to bring clarity and order to competing priorities and unmet customer needs

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions

• Knowledgeable of product management/software development methodologies and their applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a product manager/owner is highly preferred

• Experience working in the homebuilding industry is desired

• Prior experience with homebuilder ERP and accounting software is highly preferred

• Familiarity with software development environments like C# or Visual Basic .NET is beneficial but not required

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing 

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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