[Remote] Director of Product, Home Design Platform

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Higharc is a VC-backed startup that is changing how new homes are designed and built. They are seeking a Director of Product for their Home Design Platform to lead the vision, strategy, and execution for the core platform experience that powers the journey from drafting through construction documents.ResponsibilitiesBuild and manage a strong team of product managersSupport team growth while maintaining a high bar for product thinking, execution, and customer impactOwn the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Higharc’s core platform experience, including the end to end flow from drafting through construction documentsTurn Studio product into a platform by exposing the core building model and drafting workflows through APIs, so customers and partners can integrate Higharc directly into their design, estimating, and operational systemsHelp define how AI is woven across the product portfolio, both as embedded intelligence within core workflows and as shared platform capabilities that can be leveraged across teams and productsPartner with R&D team to continue building best in class AI capabilities based on proprietary homebuilding dataOwn product metrics and business outcomes, with clear accountability for performance, adoption, quality, and impact over timePartner closely with Engineering and Design leadership to turn complex technical and workflow challenges into scalable, intuitive product experiencesShape how platform capabilities are exposed and extended through integrations, internal tooling, and shared services across the companyCreate clarity in ambiguous spaces by connecting customer needs, technical architecture, and company strategy into a clear product directionStay on top of industry trends and emerging technologies, including advancements in AI, design automation, 3D workflows, interoperability, and construction technologySkills8+ years of product management experience, including experience leading complex product areas or product teams4+ years of people management experience, including coaching and developing product managersA strong track record of shipping platform, workflow, or systems driven products with meaningful customer and business impactPair strong product thinking with strong design judgment, ensuring experiences are not only effective and scalable, but also intuitive, cohesive, and high qualityExperience leading cross functional teams across Product, Engineering, Design, and other partners in fast moving environmentsA systems thinking mindset with the ability to connect technical architecture, customer workflows, and business goalsOperate with strong attention to detail, balancing big picture thinking with rigor in execution, product quality, and user experienceExcellent communication skills with the ability to align stakeholders and drive decisions at both the strategic and tactical levelComfort operating in ambiguity and turning broad problem spaces into focused roadmaps and execution plansExperience in architecture, construction technology, design tools, or homebuilding softwareFamiliarity with 3D workflows, CAD or BIM style systems, configurators, or construction document generationExperience with APIs, integrations, platform strategy, or AI enabled product experiencesTrack record of scaling services with high data loadsBenefitsHigharc offers competitive salaries with significant equity, in a fast-growing, well-funded company.We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with unlimited PTO, and meaningful maternity/paternity leave to all U.S based employees that are full-time.You'll also have access to other big-company benefits such like short and long-term disability plans and a 401K.We provide a stipend to create the ideal home office.Company OverviewHigharc is a homebuilding automation platform designed to simplify the way people design, construct, and shop for homes. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.higharc.com.