Staff Product Manager, BuildOps
Platform
CA$172-215k
+ Annual bonus opportunity + Equity grant
Management software for commercial contractors
Be an early applicant
Management software for commercial contractors
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$172-215k
+ Annual bonus opportunity + Equity grant
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build the system that helps commercial contractors shape the future of the trades.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of experience in the technology industry, with 5+ years in Product
- Management for B2B SaaS
- Experience in leading complex cross-cutting platform initiatives
- Experience building end-to-end product experiences, including prototyping and solution development with AI coding assistants
- Strong familiarity with enterprise software considerations (from workflows to features and to non-functional requirements)
- Mission-driven mindset, motivated by complex, real-world challenges faced by commercial subcontractors
- Experience working in a technical environment, with basic SQL skills and proficiency in analytics tools to inform decisions
- Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and a track record of working effectively with engineering and design in an agile environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience partnering closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, CS, Implementation, PS)
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data—both quantitative and qualitative—to shape product strategy and day-to-day prioritization
- Someone with a genuine interest in construction tech and the customers we serve
- A strategic thinker who thrives in a high-growth startup environment
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and breaking down complex, messy problem spaces into clear, actionable work
- A self-starter who takes ownership, follows through, and delivers results without needing heavy direction
- Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn from customers and teammates across disciplines
- A team player with integrity, grit, and a strong work ethic, who raises the bar for those around them
What the job involves
- At BuildOps, we’re building a groundbreaking software solution designed to empower today’s commercial contractors. From service management to project execution, we’re reimagining how our customers operate. Our team thrives on ambition, innovation, and collaboration—qualities we look for in every new hire
- As a Staff Product Manager, Platform, you will help us transform our industry-leading platform which commercial contractors depend on to new benchmarks that allow us to capture a new scale of demand and fuel the continued innovation we’re building
- You’ll partner closely with our customers to deeply understand their people, organizational structures, processes, and what they need from their operations platform—then translate that into solutions that drive measurable outcomes for both our customers and the business. You’ll work cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, Sales, Customer Success, and leadership, and you’ll be accountable for customer-driven KPIs and clear business impact
- Own the product vision and roadmap for the entire Platform itself, driving strategy and execution with a cross-functional squad of engineers, designers, QA, and data partners
- Lead a cross-functional team on platform optimization efforts to increase velocity of all squads as they build and the quality of what ultimately goes out
- Engage directly with both enterprise and SMB customers to uncover needs, validate solutions, and ensure we’re solving real problems
- Design solutions with both near-term value and long-term scalability in mind being able to articulate and communicate those tradeoffs to internal stakeholders
- Leverage AI and ML to challenge traditional approaches, exploring and shipping innovative experiences that materially improve velocity and quality - both internally and externally
- Align the roadmap with company objectives by working closely with other Product Managers, Customer Success, Sales, and Implementation to prioritize opportunities and trade-offs
- Lead go-to-market and change management for your domain: communicate priorities and feature launches across the company, and partner with Customer Success to drive successful rollouts and adoption
- Run effective beta programs with early adopters, capturing feedback to refine experiences before broader release
- Own clear customer and business outcomes, defining and tracking KPIs that improve platform value and support revenue and retention goals
Our take
BuildOps offers a tailored management software platform catering to the real estate sector, allowing its clientele to enhance cash flow and profit margins. Through its all-in-one invoicing and billing workflow, coupled with a robust financial reporting platform, BuildOps equips customers with the tools needed for streamlined operations.
The company's strategic focus on subcontractors within the construction and real estate industry sets it apart in a market where many management platforms struggle to integrate diverse functionalities. Unlike its competitors, BuildOps has mastered the all-in-one approach, mitigating miscommunication and confusion often stemming from disparate silos of information.
In a landscape worth billions, BuildOps has swiftly carved out a niche, positioning itself for significant growth in the years to come. In 2025, it secured new funding and cemented its status as a unicorn. This is a sure sign of investors' confidence in the company's vision and its potential to revolutionize management software for the modern commercial contractor.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
50% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Mar 2025
$127m
SERIES C
May 2023
$50m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $225.8m
Company benefits
- Financial: Competitive base salary. Generous equity options. Performance bonuses for 95%+ employees. Bi- annual performance & compensation reviews. RRSP & 401k employee contribution plan.
- Health & Family: Health/dental/vision insurance as of Day 1. Paid parental leave. Life insurance + disability insurance. Employee Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Other Perks: Flexible PTO. Home-office allowance. Hybrid flexibility. Access to awesome office spaces (in L A , Toronto, and Raleigh). Team retreats & off- sites.
Company HQ
Santa Monica, CA
Leadership
Alok Chanani
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously a Board Member at Wharton Angel Network, CEO at USA Commercial and Summer Associate at the Bernstein Companies.
Steve Chew
(CSO)Currently Community Lead at StartX. Previously Co-Founder and CEO at Swerv and Vice President of Marketing at Fundly.
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