Senior Product & Project Manager (FTE, Remote)

As FieldKit has deployed more accessible environmental sensing technology out into the world, our product and project needs have grown in parallel. We are looking for a highly organized versatile leader who can drive forward FieldKit’s hardware and software product development alongside our in-field partner projects.This role encompasses both product and project management; leading a small experienced team advancing conservation technology while supporting successful community-based partner projects worldwide.

We’re seeking a strong communicator, collaborative problem-solver, and proactive leader fluent in agile and waterfall methodologies. You’ll balance strategy, project details, and team capacity while managing production logistics, deadlines, and priorities. If you’re a compassionate, adaptable guide, who loves nothing more than building strong relationships, knowing when to pivot, setting teams up for success, and empowering them to excel, we’d love to hear from you.

This job offers the opportunity to see your work impact positively on the environment and our planet’s natural treasures, while acting as an invaluable member of our small, fun team as FieldKit expands.Key ResponsibilitiesHere are some of the core responsibilities for the job – these are what you would spend most of your time doing:Multi-platform product managementFeature prioritization, product roadmap, and kanban board management across electrical and mechanical hardware, firmware, software (mobile app, online data portal, FieldKit.org), and printed collateralStrategic management through design, prototyping, development and release phasesStakeholder management and meeting stewardship, facilitating input on feature prioritization from executive leadership and the customer support teamPartner project managementCreating scopes of work, schedules, estimates, project tasks, deliverables, assumptions and dependenciesDeveloping strategic project plans, identifying resource requirements, managing risk, tracking progress, and course-correctingSynthesizing the project brief, including goals, success metrics and mandatories Leading the project team, facilitating smooth processes, and outlining internal project roles and responsibilities, workflow, and approval processBuilding strong relationships with partners, outlining roles and responsibilities, workflow, and approval process, managing expectations, and flagging issuesEnsuring that projects are delivered on time, budget, and to agreed qualitySupport grant reporting and documentation for the projectSometimes you might also:Manage the production of FieldKit’s hardware products to meet order demand, interfacing with third party manufacturing houses, the engineering team, and the fulfillment team to ensure FieldKit’s customers and partner projects are well supportedManage internal projects (like competitor testing co-deployments, product photoshoots, internal wiki), contractors, and consultantsManage onsite installations and visit deployments in the fieldDocument and develop internal protocols and processesTrain and oversee additional project support, as neededGuide Exec team resourcing strategy discussions, liaise with the contracts team to execute contracts, and support other functions including grant fundraising, communications, sales, and operationsSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseIf you’re a dependable strategic thinker who can also roll up your sleeves and jump in, we want to speak with you.

We value a diversity of backgrounds and expertise so if you’re confident in your ability to do the job, then we encourage you to apply. We will be looking for candidates who possess many, but not necessarily all, of the following qualifications and experience:Priority Qualifications: 4+ years proven experience managing software product development4+ years proven experience managing projectsExcellent time management and prioritization (“big picture”) skills with an eye for detailExcellent communication skills, both direct and em