Technical Product Manager - Banyan Software
Austin, TX
About the Job
Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.
About Banyan Software:
Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build, and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2015 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of its founders, Banyan focuses on a buy-and-hold for-life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.
Location: Remote across the US/Canada
Experience: 7+ years of Product Management experience
Element34 is not just a company; it's a hub of innovation and excellence in the on-premises secure test automation infrastructure. Element34 was founded in 2015 and is a multinational company that is a leading provider of on-premise secure test automation infrastructure. Our flagship product, Selenium Box "SBOX," stands tall as the beacon of cutting-edge technology, embraced by global giants for its unmatched security, scalability, and performance. SBOX is maintenance-free and helps organizations simplify their on-premises Selenium, Appium, and Playwright infrastructure for cross-browser and mobile tests. The company founders and staff are key contributors and thought leaders to Selenium, Selendroid, and ios-driver.
We breathe life into dreams and simplify complexities with our revolutionary approach, shaping the future of test automation. Join us, and let's redefine possibilities together! We enjoy the atmosphere of a small company that knows a work-life balance is the priority, while having the support of a big parent company.
Our Product – SBOX – is uniquely positioned in the market and is the leading solution for inside the corporate network enterprise Selenium Grid.
Position Overview:
Are you a tech-savvy leader with a passion for innovation? We're looking for a Technical Product
Manager to drive the evolution of our groundbreaking product, SBOX, the leading solution for
inside the corporate network enterprise Selenium Grid. If you're ready to lead the charge in
revolutionizing automated testing, this is the role for you.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on software
products and solutions.
• Experience with Selenium, Playwright, and Appium.
Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and software quality assurance practices is highly
desirable.
• Strong technical background with expertise in automation testing methodologies, tools,
and technologies.
• Proven track record of successfully defining, launching, and managing software products
from concept to delivery
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
influence and collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, JIRA)
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field.
Responsibilities:
• Define and communicate the strategic vision and direction for SBOX, aligning with
market trends and customer needs.
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to gather and analyze
requirements, translating them into actionable product features and enhancements.
• Create and maintain product roadmaps that prioritize features and initiatives based on
business value, technical feasibility, and market demand.
• Work closely with engineering and design teams to define detailed specifications, user
stories, and acceptance criteria for product features and enhancements.
• Drive the release planning process, coordinating with development teams to ensure
timely delivery of high-quality releases that meet customer expectations.
• Conduct market analysis, competitive research, and customer interviews to identify
emerging trends, opportunities, and customer pain points.
• Serve as a product preacher, promoting SBOX through thought leadership,
presentations, and participation in industry events and conferences.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and
impact of product initiatives, regularly monitoring and analyzing performance data to
drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a customer advocate, gathering feedback, addressing issues, and ensuring a
positive customer experience throughout the product lifecycle.
• Foster strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including engineering,
marketing, sales, and customer success, to ensure alignment and collaboration across
departments.
Why Element34:
• A rare opportunity to build a proven product in a greenfield market.
• Supportive and inclusive remote-friendly environment
• Significant impact on company growth and success
• Engagement with prestigious customers and leading application developers worldwide
• Close-knit team fostering strong collaboration.
• Opportunity to strengthen management skills and learn from experienced founders.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.