About GovPilot
In the United States, nearly 40,000 local governments struggle to manage essential processes using outdated systems. GovPilot is changing that. Our cloud-based platform empowers local governments to operate with maximum efficiency by standardizing, digitizing, and consolidating more than 125 critical workflows into a unified, integrated system. Built through direct collaboration with local government leaders nationwide, GovPilot is the GovTech platform of record, and we're just getting started.
Recognized for 8 consecutive years by GovTech Magazine as a Top 100 GovTech company, GovPilot is a mission-driven, fast-growth tech company on a journey to build a brand-new product that will transform civic operations even further.
The Opportunity
This isn't just another feature backlog role. We are launching an ambitious new initiative to build a new product from the ground up, and we're looking for a Product Owner who thrives on ownership, clarity, and execution. In this role, you'll be a driving force behind the strategy, design, and delivery of a new platform component while also contributing to the continuous evolution of GovPilot's core system and mobile apps.
You'll work cross-functionally with engineering, product, design, QA, executives, and government stakeholders to bring high-impact software to market that solves real problems for municipalities.
What You'll Do
- Own the Roadmap: Define and prioritize the product backlog for new development and platform enhancements using customer insights, market research, and internal feedback.
- Lead the SDLC: Manage the full software development lifecycle-from requirements gathering to deployment-for the new product and platform modules.
- Shape the Product Vision: Translate abstract ideas and complex local government processes into actionable product strategy.
- Define Requirements: Create detailed epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria that align technical execution with business value.
- Partner with Engineering: Collaborate with developers, designers, and QA to break down features into sprints and ensure iterative delivery.
- Maintain Documentation & Standards: Ensure consistent versioning, documentation quality, and design standards across the platform.
- Drive Project Management: Maintain project plans, timelines, OKRs, stakeholder communication, and status reporting.
- Enable Compliance & Scalability: Ensure our modules remain compliant with changing state/local regulations and scale to growing customer needs.
- Conduct Validation: Lead testing efforts, user acceptance reviews, and feedback loops to validate usability and performance.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Project Manager in a SaaS or enterprise software environment.
- Proven success managing end-to-end SDLC in Agile environments.
- Experience with new product development, from concept through launch.
- Strong technical fluency - able to converse effectively with engineering, understand trade-offs, and manage delivery risks.
- Effective communicator and collaborator across departments and seniority levels.
- Familiarity with project management and roadmap tools like JIRA, Figma, HubSpot, or Confluence.
- Bonus: Exposure to GovTech, civic tech, or regulatory platforms.
- Even better: Ability to translate local government processes (e.g., permitting, licensing, inspections) into intuitive, efficient software solutions.
Bonus Points If You...
- Have worked at a fast-growing startup or scaling technology company.
- Can create process flow diagrams or design mockups.
- Bring experience with QA, usability testing, or mobile app product development.
- Are excited to influence long-term product architecture and design standards.
What We Offer
- A mission-driven culture focused on public impact and civic innovation.
- The opportunity to lead new product development from day one.
- Competitive base salary + equity opportunities.
- Unlimited PTO and flexible work hours.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Friendly, collaborative team culture with regular in-person gatherings and team-building trips.
Ready to help build the future of government software?
Apply today to help us shape a modern civic experience - one product at a time.
