Job Description

About Routeware, Inc.

Routeware is the industry leader in providing software and data analysis that enables public and private enterprises to improve the effectiveness of their waste and recycling programs. Our solutions help organizations save time and money, increase efficiency, improve safety and help make our world a greener place.

Based in Austin, Texas, the company employs a distributed team across North America and the UK. Our brands, products, and services provide an all-in-one platform to municipal and private waste haulers and other fleet services. As part of an essential and growing industry, we seek solution-oriented team players who want to positively impact the environment. Our work environment is collaborative, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun with a strong appreciation for innovation and initiative.

Our Mission:

• Transform waste collection to drive a better future for generations to come.

Our Values:

• Adaptability - The waste industry and technology are ever-changing, and the Routeware team never stops adapting to be at the forefront of technology innovation, supporting our customers to stay ahead.
• Mission-driven - At Routeware, it matters to us that our work has a lasting positive impact on our customers' outcomes, our fellow team members' well-being, and the long-term sustainability of our environment.
• Human-first - While technology drives our products; the real, live, caring people at Routeware are the true drivers of meaningful outcomes for our customers.

Reporting to the Vice President of Product Development, this role will play an integral part in building our competitive advantage through the development of innovative products and services.

This job requires that you be a self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. You must possess excellent oral and written documentation skills and be able to interact with other team members and constituents to deliver products quickly and with high quality. You will be asked to contribute product features and provide design guidance for our products. You will be asked to deliver these products in the shortest amount of time. You will be asked to maintain and operate these products with minimum support. You will be asked to engage directly in the day-to-day development activities.

We're a flat, lean, agile, self-governing team. We value transparency and trust. We continue to create purpose in our work, question the status quo, seek individual mastery and encourage autonomy.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Lead strategic planning to achieve business goals byidentifyingand prioritizing development initiatives and setting timetables for the evaluation, development, and deployment of all products and services.

• Develop and manage a structure to support the growth of the company and its offerings.

• Develop andmaintainkey alliances with customers, haulersand software/hardware and service providers.

• Developthe product roadmap to ensure a solid product pipeline that meets client needs and businessobjectives.

• Establish supporting processes for development, design, and introduction of new products and services.

• Lead business case analysis for developing andvalidatingnew products and services.

• Establishing andmaintainingkey performance indicators, and communicating these items, on a regular basis, to the personnel working in this area, to track the status and success of the product commercialization function.

• Planningfor all product development efforts to include thesubsequenttesting,releaseand production needs

• Evaluatingnew technologiesand solutions in the market andbeing responsible forkeeping abreast of trends that mayimpactthe Company

• In partnership with the company’s leadership,identifyopportunities and risks fordelivery, including identification of competitive services, opportunities for innovation, and assessment of marketplace obstacles and technical hurdles to the business success.

• Define and collaborate on theoverall product commercialization process

• Establish the procedures,policiesandprocesswithin the role as well as interaction with other departments outside of Product Development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Computer Science,Industrial Design, Business administration,orrelatedtechnical field or equivalent practical experience.

• Previousroles in product or application development and engineering for high growth companies

• Proven experience developing, deploying, and supportingSaaSplatformforcommercial, industrial, and institutional users and/or utilities worldwide

• 5-7years experiencein managing both mainstream development and R&D activities

• Experience with globally distributed teams and business partners

• Experience in development withopen sourcetechnologies

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefits (medical with HSA option, vision, dental, and life insurance)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical and Dependent FSA
• 401K match
• Unlimited PTO
• Ten company holidays
• 1 Volunteer day
• Summer Friday's
  
  Routeware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits all forms of discrimination or harassment. At Routeware, we are committed to the principle of equality, and all employment decisions are based on job requirements, business needs, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.