Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Description Are you a CPO looking to join an early-stage, well-funded AI startup that’s disrupting the Construction and Engineering space? Are you a CPO who has deep experience in customer engagement and technical discovery across Artificial Intelligence, Architecture, Engineering and Construction? We are redefining intelligent tools that solve real problems for civil engineers, architects, and planners. With a long-term vision to empower organizations to plan, design, and build smarter, faster and with greater expertise. As CPO, you’ll roll up your sleeves, dive deep into how products integrate with diverse customer environments, and translate those insights into clear, actionable requirements that guide your team and shape the company’s core solutions. You'll work closely with Founder/CEO, CTO, Head of Sales and in-house and offshore engineering teams to shape multiple product lines set for launch in 2026. Role & Responsibilities: · Partner with the CEO and Engineering Leadership to define and own the product roadmap for a next-generation architecture, engineering & construction platform driven by AI · Shape product vision with a focus on customer success at every stage · Engage with customer technical stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of diverse environments · Serve as a subject matter expert on both company products and the systems they integrate with · Interface with developers, architects, engineers, municipalities, and city staff, each with unique needs but a shared goal of building better · Own the technical product suite, including zoning and regulations. Turn days of research into seconds of clarity, to move projects forward with confidence. · Oversee client integration activities, including due diligence, audits, monitoring, and resolution of technical issues Requirements · 8+ years of technical product management experience, building and shipping products for enterprise customers · 2+ years of team management experience · Extensive product experience within the architecture, engineering and construction vertical · Knowledge of AI Driven products · Proven success driving product roadmaps for high-profile, high-traffic platforms · Strong technical, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills · Knowledge of SaaS / software development lifecycles · Understanding construction and building processes within city ordinances · Prior startup experience highly preferred · Ability to interface with C- Level executive and VC investors · Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams, adapt quickly, and thrive in the ambiguity of a growth-stage startup · Must be local in Phoenix - Hybrid, onsite 3 days per week, remote 2 days per week · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics, or related field