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# Product Manager at Planera

- **Company:** Planera
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-04-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/planera/ce66b5ea-26c3-4949-b0b3-45f02dee8c71/application

**Skills:** SaaS Product Management, Product Roadmapping, Market Research, Data Analysis, UX Design Collaboration, Construction Technology

> Planera is seeking an experienced Product Manager with 3-5 years of SaaS experience to drive the product roadmap for construction planning software. The role involves collaborating with design, engineering, and GTM teams to create user-centric solutions, conduct market research, and execute go-to-market strategies.

## Job description

About Us: Planera is a fast-growing software startup revolutionizing construction planning and scheduling. We are disrupting an industry that has seen little innovation in decades, and the opportunity for change – and upside – is big. Our culture is dynamic, smart, and spirited, and we are committed to solving critical problems for general contractors and project owners. Join us and help to grow a company that will change how the world is built.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and driven Product Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of SaaS product management experience, and they will work closely with our design, engineering and GTM team to create and execute on the company's roadmap. Candidate must have experience building for workflow focused SaaS software.

Key Responsibilities:

- Product Strategy: Develop and drive the product roadmap in alignment with company goals, market trends, and customer needs within the construction tech space.
- Customer Focus: Engage directly with customers to understand their pain points, workflows, and requirements, translating these insights into actionable product features.
- UX Design: Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to ensure the product offers an exceptional user experience, balancing functionality with ease of use.
- Market Research: Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor offerings, and technological advancements to ensure our product remains competitive and innovative.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Work collaboratively with engineering, sales, marketing, and support teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize analytics, user feedback, and other data sources to inform product decisions and prioritize features that deliver maximum value.
- Go-To-Market: Partner with marketing and sales teams to develop effective go-to-market strategies, including product positioning, messaging, and launch plans.

Qualifications:

- Experience: 3+ years of product management experience, with a significant portion in the construction technology sector.
- UX Focus: Demonstrated ability to design and deliver products with a strong focus on user experience and customer satisfaction.
- Customer Engagement: Proven track record of engaging with customers to gather insights and feedback, and translating that into successful product features.
- Leadership: Strong leadership and cross-functional team collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive decision-making across all levels of the organization.
- Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of construction workflows, software development processes, and technology trends in the construction industry.
- Analytical Skills: Proficient in using data and metrics to drive product decisions, with a focus on delivering measurable results.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, particularly sales and engineering.

Innovation: A creative thinker with a passion for innovation and staying ahead of industry trends.

Why Join Us:

- Impact: Be at the forefront of transforming a $12.1 trillion industry. Make a meaningful impact on how the world builds.
- Culture: Join a smart, spirited team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
- Growth: Opportunity for professional growth and career advancement in a fast-paced start-up environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, stock options, benefits package, and a dynamic work environment.

## About Planera

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planera provides a modern, cloud-native construction scheduling platform that replaces legacy tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project with an AI-powered CPM scheduler.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A-II; total funding $26.9M)
- **Headquarters**: San Ramon, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Erik Swenson (CEO), Saif Lodhi (CTO), Scotland Foss (Product Strategy), Travis Ortiz (Head of CS)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Construction technology (ConTech)
- **Target customers**: General contractors, specialty contractors, and owners (B2B, Enterprise, mid-market to ENR 100 firms)
- **Mission**: “Improving construction outcomes and safety through accessible planning.”

## Products & Services
- **Planera Platform (Core CPM Scheduler)**: A full Critical Path Method scheduling engine with all relationship types, lag/lead, constraints, critical path and float analysis. Cloud-native with a drag-and-drop digital whiteboard interface.
- **AI Assistant “Manny”**: An intelligent scheduling assistant that answers questions, runs what-if scenarios, and proactively surfaces risk using AI.
- **Monte Carlo Simulation & DCMA 14-Point Checks**: Built-in schedule quality analysis and risk modeling against industry standards.
- **Field Schedules**: Connect task-level field schedules to the master project plan, keeping office and field aligned.
- **Preconstruction Planning**: Seamless planning and scheduling for the preconstruction phase.
- **Enterprise Portfolio Visibility**: Real-time, cross-project dashboards for leadership.
- **Integrations**: Native integrations with Procore and Autodesk; file import/export compatibility with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metrics**:
  - **Total Funding**: $26.9M (last round: $8M Series A-II, ~8 months ago per CB Insights)
  - **Annual Revenue**: $4.3M (LinkedIn estimate)
  - **Headcount**: 54 employees (+71.8% YoY)
- **Notable Investors**: Sorenson Capital, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Sierra Ventures, Zachry Construction, Prudence (and 5+ others)
- **Key Customers**: Balfour Beatty, HITT Contracting, Swinerton, Hensel Phelps, Big-D Construction, Zachry, and many other ENR 100 general contractors.
- **Growth Signals**: Over 50 million scheduling days planned on the platform; SOC 2 Type 2 certified; significant headcount growth; expanding into data center and infrastructure verticals.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full CPM depth, modern UX**: Offers the scheduling power of Primavera P6 without the desktop-only, steep learning curve—delivered in a collaborative, cloud-native interface.
- **AI-first approach**: Built-in AI (Manny) for risk analysis, scenario simulation, and schedule quality checks (DCMA 14-point).
- **Seamless interoperability**: Native integrations with Procore and Autodesk, plus file compatibility with P6 and MS Project, lower switching costs for contractors.
- **Domain expertise**: Dedicated onboarding team with deep construction experience, not just software generalists.
- **Security**: SOC 2 Type 2 certified with enterprise-grade SSO and role-based access.

## Strategic Focus
- **Replace legacy scheduling tools**: Actively targeting contractors stuck on P6 or MS Project by offering a modern alternative that still meets contract file-format requirements.
- **AI leadership**: Continued development of the AI assistant (“Manny”) to automate schedule analysis and generate real-time insights.
- **Vertical expansion**: Deepening presence in data centers, infrastructure, and large-scale commercial projects.
- **Enterprise scaling**: Growing from mid-market to top-tier ENR 100 firms with portfolio-level visibility tools.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & team**: “Dedicated to your success” – hands-on, construction-savvy support and implementation teams. The founding team combines construction scheduling expertise with modern software engineering.
- **Growth trajectory**: 71.8% YoY headcount growth signals a fast-scaling company with expanding opportunities.
- **Engineering culture**: Building a cloud-native, AI-powered platform from the ground up – opportunity to work on challenging problems in scheduling, real-time collaboration, and machine learning.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Based in San Ramon, CA; hybrid likely (details not publicly specified).
- **Notable perks**: Modern tech stack, meaningful impact on a historically under-served industry, SOC 2-certified secure environment.

## Sources
1. [planera.io](https://www.planera.io/)
2. [planera.io/about-us](https://www.planera.io/about-us)
3. [linkedin.com – Planera Inc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/planera-inc)
4. [cbinsights.com – Planera](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/planera)

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