Product Manager / UI/UX Designer / Co-Founder

Homerenu is a renovation-tech startup based in the DMV (DC, Virginia, & Maryland). Our mission is to modernize the $450 billion home renovation industry by using technology to make it simpler to renovate. We use a unique business model to add transparency and remove frustration from the renovation experience for both homeowners and contractors.

About the CEO
Brad, the CEO, is a serial-founder with a wealth of experience in the home renovation industry. He started his career by building a remodelling firm in Canada, and decided that he wanted to play a bigger role in solving the challenges that homeowners and contractors face. This idea led to him starting and building the largest managed-marketplace for home renovations in Canada over the last 4 years. Brad was recruited by New Ventures in 2022 and left his previous company to pursue the much larger and fragmented market in the US. His goal with Homerenu is to apply his expertise to the American market and build something that can scale and improve the lives of millions of people.

Role
As the first Product Manager at Homerenu, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our software platform. You will be responsible for designing the initial prototypes, working closely with the CTO and development team to evolve them into a full-fledged product, and ensuring that the final output aligns seamlessly with our customers’ needs and expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Design and Development:

• Lead the design and development of the first prototypes of our software platform.
• Collaborate with the CTO and development team to transition prototypes into a robust, fully-functioning product.
• Ensure the product adheres to high-quality standards and aligns with company objectives.

2. Customer Interaction and Feedback:

• Conduct customer interviews and surveys to gather insights into their needs, preferences, and challenges.
• Utilize customer feedback to inform product design and functionality, ensuring it accurately and effectively addresses user problems.

3. Product Strategy:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with Homerenu’s mission and market demands.
• Identify opportunities for product enhancements and innovations based on market trends, competitive positioning, and user feedback.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with various departments, including marketing, sales, and customer support, to ensure coherent product messaging and customer experience.
• Facilitate communication between the development team and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and coherence in product development.

5. Product Lifecycle Management:

• Manage the entire product lifecycle, from conception through launch and into post-launch analysis and iteration.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and optimize the product based on performance data and customer feedback.

6. Market Analysis:

• Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats that may impact the product
• Analyze competitors’ products and strategies to inform product development and positioning

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. MBA or related master’s degree is a plus
• Experience: 5 years of experience in product management, preferably in a startup or tech environment

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficient in product management software and tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment Customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering value

Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of software development processes
• Familiarity with Figma, Javascript, React, etc.

We Offer

• PTO
• 401(k)
• Great Medical/Dental benefits
• Opportunity for personal and professional development
• Global connections

If you think you would be a great fit for this role, please reach out! We're always looking for talented and ambituous new teammates.