Senior Product Manager

JOB TITLE: Sr. Product Manager

DIVISION: Elections Products

LOCATION: Remote; US, North America (PST/MST Preferred)

EMPLOYMENT: Full-time; U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident Card Holder

ABOUT US

The Canton Group is a privately held, family-owned company with over 25 years of delivering award-winning websites, software, and digital modern secure solutions to Fortune 500 organizations and Government entities. We take immense pride in offering our employees the benefit of working fully remote while our Headquarters remain open in Baltimore, Maryland. The Canton Group’s presence spans across the nation – including our employees and clients – apply today and join us on our journey of growth!

If you are a passionate and experienced product manager who is eager to make a significant impact on the future of elections, we encourage you to apply.

OUR CORE VALUES

Intellectually Curious | Committed to doing things the right way | Transparent, Honest, and Fair |Determined to delight our customers | Dedicated to Collaboration|

OVERVIEW:

The Canton Group is seeking an experienced Product Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and lifecycle of our products, from ideation to launch and beyond. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products that meet the needs of our customers and align with our business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Lead the product development process from conception to launch, including defining product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize features, and define success metrics.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of product features and updates.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends, opportunities, and potential threats.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points through user research, feedback analysis, and data-driven insights.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and effectiveness of product initiatives.
• Drive product adoption and engagement through effective communication, training, and support strategies.
• Continuously iterate and improve products based on user feedback, market dynamics, and business objectives.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management.
• Continuously gather feedback from users, stakeholders, and team members to iterate on the product and make improvements.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact product development and delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date product documentation, including user manuals, release notes, and product roadmaps.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on election technology or related industries.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex software products.
• Deep understanding of the election technology landscape and industry trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capacity to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Asana).
• Passion for innovation, technology, and creating exceptional customer experiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Must thrive in a collaborative work environment and be comfortable seeking input from other team members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Elections Management experience.
• Experience in elections technology, and standards
• Knowledge of election administration processes and regulations.
• Experience developing enterprise cloud product
• Experience with compliance and election and voting standards

• Master's degree in business administration or a related field.
• Experience working with government or public sector organizations.
• Knowledge of data analytics and data-driven decision-making.

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner).

If you’re ready to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing secure and efficient election services, apply today and let’s shape the future together!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.
• May be required to work on-call or long hours, if necessary, in case of serious network malfunction.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:

It is the policy of the Canton Group to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide

occupational qualifications, business necessities or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, the Canton Group will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity. The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the company to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.

Compensation$120,000 - $130,000