Product Manager, Water and Nutrition

Who we are:

We are a bunch of people who really care about agriculture, food and the challenges facing farming. We want to help farmers with data driven decision making to help nature feed a growing population. Join our team of expert engineers, agronomists, entomologists, crop researchers, and data scientists who are continually conducting research to help drive innovation in agriculture.

Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks.

Our innovative work has received several industry awards:

• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2023) - Selected as winner of the “Overall Smart Irrigation Company Of The Year” award.
• Sustainability Changemaker by SDTC (2022) - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada.
• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2021) – Selected as winner of the "Pest Management Solutions of the Year" award.
• Google Accelerator (2020) – Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.
• Global CleanTech Top 100 (2020) – Identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges.

One of our partners produced this short video which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.

Who you are:

Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job; you want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population. Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things.

As the Product Manager, Water and Nutrition (W&N) you’ll be integral in guiding the strategy, design, and delivery of the next generation of water and crop nutrition products at Semios within a rapidly evolving ecosystem. You’ll be a vocal advocate for our customers and each and every individual using our product. You will identify and work with key customers, partners, and suppliers to maximize impact. It will be your responsibility to gather data and insights, build product roadmaps, lead product design, and ensure we’re meeting the needs of all stakeholders involved. You’ll lead a multi-disciplined Product Line to take concepts from ideation to execution and deliver products that delight all of our audiences.

What you will do:

• Own the strategic direction of the W&N Product Line and align the overall strategy and goals with Semios.
• Establish the W&N Product Line’s objectives, goals, and success metrics, including user engagement measures and improvements.
• Lead the W&N Product Line by example, by continuously striving for the right balance of innovation, efficiency, speed, and results.
• Own the Profit & Loss for the W&N Product Line with consideration for current and strategic Semios goals.
• Gather, synthesize, document, and communicate user problems along with potential market opportunities to transform these problems and opportunities into business proposals that will shape the Product Line and Semios overall roadmap.
• Collaborate with user experience and development to refine problem statements into user stories and establish acceptance criteria for features to be delivered.
• Partner closely with Marketing and customer-facing teams to drive business value by effectively bringing functionality to market using our and adjacent marketing engines.
• Work with operations and customer success teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of value to new and existing clients.
• Manage the full lifecycle of the offering through, ideation, implementation, release, and sunset.
• Analyze competitive offerings, market, and industry to identify unique opportunities for Semios.
• Manage and maintain Intellectual property portfolio and freedom to operate for the product line.

Requirements

We want you to succeed, so you will need:

• 5+ years of professional experience in a technology organization, with 3+ years of Product Management experience.
• A proven track record of defining and delivering large and complex successful technical products in an agile environment.
• Proven experience leading the strategy development and execution of Enterprise SaaS infused by IoT data products.
• Experience collaborating across multiple disciplines (software, data, UX, hardware).
• Customer-centric mindset with a track record of delivering delightful user experiences.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills to juggle customer needs, technical feasibility, and resource constraints.
• Can effectively cope with change, finding ways to advance initiatives.
• Consistently achieves results, demonstrating high performance, and challenging self and others to deliver results. 
• Ability to drive results independently, but thrives in collaborative environments.

Nice to have:

• Pragmatic Marketing Product Management Certification.
• Experience in Irrigation, Crop Nutrition, or related agricultural fields.
• Experience working with hardware distributors, resellers, and suppliers.

Salary range: $120,000 to $155,000 per year

Please note that the base pay offered may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

Benefits

Why this is the opportunity for you:

• Sleep better knowing you're making the world a better place through more sustainable food production
• Opportunity to contribute and make an impact by working on meaningful projects
• Work with a team that values fun, laughter, and each other in a collaborative and casual work environment
• Customizable health benefits plan for you and your family, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401(K) plan
• Company paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave

At Semios, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and we welcome everyone.

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