Opening: Technical Program Manager
- Location: Woodland Hills, CA (Hybrid / On-site with Founders)
- Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 + Equity
About Guidant
Guidant is bringing convenience, transparency, and dignity to the death care space, starting with the $6B+ U.S. cemetery real estate market (part of a broader $20B+ industry) ripe for digital transformation.
The Mission
Accelerate client onboarding and operational execution. You will bridge client success and core engineering by utilizing Al workflows to rapidly prototype, configure, and launch custom client experiences without compromising core platform stability.
The Opportunity
Founded by industry veterans with a surging book of business, we are assembling a tech-forward Founding Trio in Woodland Hills, CA to accelerate our growth:
- Growth Product Manager
- Technical Program Manager
- Founding Lead Engineer
Collaborating directly alongside our founders, this team will leverage Al to compress client rollout cycles while rapidly scaling our core e-commerce platform. Seed funded with strong market validation, we offer competitive equity, so our founding partners build and share directly in our long-term success.
Opening: Technical Program Manager (TPM)
- Location: Woodland Hills, CA (Hybrid / On-site with Founders)
Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 + Equity
Core Responsibilities
- Rapid Client Deployment: Lead technical onboarding workflows for enterprise clients, managing integrations, content migration, and tailored front-end setups.
- Al Tooling & Prototyping: Leverage Al development assistants and automated pipelines to rapidly configure client-facing assets, matching client brand standards while maintaining backend standardization.
- Cross-Functional Execution: Own sprint planning, client rollout schedules, project portfolio planning, portfolio reporting and technical deliverables between product, engineering, and external executive partners.
- Feedback Loop Standardization: Synthesize recurring client deployment requirements into actionable platform feature requests for the core engineering team.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Technical Implementation Manager, or Solutions Engineer in SaaS/tech.
- Working technical knowledge of modern web technology (APls, webhooks, CMS structures, HTML/CSS/JS basics).
- Experience utilizing modern Al workflows, LLM tools, or rapid prototyping frameworks to accelerate technical execution.
- Exceptional communication skills with a track record of managing enterprise client relationships and senior engineering stakeholders.
- On-site availability in Woodland Hills, CA to collaborate closely with leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in PropTech, e-commerce onboarding, or SaaS enterprise software integrations.
- Experience in agile development methodologies and project management tooling (Jira, Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet, Linear, GitHub, Notion).
- Strong technical background (e.g., Computer Science degree or developer background turned technical program manager).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
- 4–7 years of technical project management experience
- Experience managing software development projects, especially in e-commerce environments
- Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Experience working with engineering teams
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar certification
- Experience in SaaS, e-commerce, digital marketing technology, or cloud platforms
- Familiarity with APIs, SQL, web technologies, and system integrations
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience working in startup or high-growth technology environments
- Familiarity or experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Monday.com, Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, GitHub, Power BI, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office 365
What We Do
Guidant’s patented technology enables cemeteries to sell cemetery property and other products completely online from their own website, offering a seamless, consumer-friendly e-commerce experience. For consumers, it gives them the capability to search, shop, and purchase cemetery property directly from the cemetery’s website. The experience is quick, convenient, and completely on their terms. It’s as simple as booking a seat on an airplane or buying a ticket to the ballgame. Guidant enables cemeteries to give their families an easy, transparent way to make choices that feel right for them. Sell 24/7 - Families can browse, select, and purchase property any time - even after hours. Capture Customers You Never See In-Person - Convert online shoppers, pre-need planners, and out-of-town families who prefer to buy digitally. Save Staff Time - Reduce the manual process and payment tracking so your team can focus on family service and customer support. Deliver a Modern Experience - Offer families an online buying experience from the comfort of their own home at their own pace.
Why Work With Us
Guidant's patented software makes it easy for cemeteries to sell property directly from your own website - anytime, anywhere. We display your available inventory and combine it with secure, integrated online contracts and payment solutions, giving your families a convenient way to buy without leaving home.
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