Product Manager II, Software

WHO WE ARE The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort, and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators, and problem solvers to help us create it. WHO YOU ARE Metropolis is seeking a Director, Business Intelligence – Finance to own the vision, strategy, and execution of Metropolis’s Business Intelligence function. You are an organizational architect with a track record of building high-performing, multi-disciplinary data teams from scratch — engineers, data scientists, and analysts — and shaping the data culture of the organizations you’ve led. You operate comfortably at the intersection of C-suite Finance strategy and hands-on quantitative analysis — translating the CFO’s most pressing questions into a multi-year roadmap and the team to deliver it. You are a builder who thrives on complexity across systems, stakeholders, and business cycles, and who never loses sight of what matters most: trustworthy data and intelligence that drives better decisions, faster. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Own the Finance Business Intelligence strategy by setting the multi-year vision to build, govern, and scale the finance data environment from pipeline architecture to self-serve analytics and board-level reporting * Hire and develop the function’s first BIEs, data scientists, and analysts, building toward a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team * Evolve Finance analytics from reporting to intelligence by developing predictive modeling, AI-powered anomaly detection, driver-based forecasting, and scenario simulation * Serve as the executive-level data partner to the Finance organization, translating strategic priorities into data infrastructure investments * Design and govern the intake, prioritization, and delivery framework for all Finance data work to operate as a high-velocity, trusted product team * Drive company-wide Finance data governance by establishing policies, standards, and ownership models that make metrics authoritative, discoverable, and auditable * Evaluate and select tools, platforms, and integrations for the Finance data stack in partnership with the CTO and Data Platform team WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * 10+ years in Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Science, or Financial Technology, including 4+ years leading data teams and building organizations from the ground up, with a path to managing managers as the team scales * Track record of building and scaling a multi-disciplinary data function at a high-growth technology or operations-intensive company * Executive presence with fluent data storytelling skills to connect complex quantitative findings directly to business action * Technical foundation in the modern Finance data stack (Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, Spark, Looker/Tableau) and cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), alongside statistical modeling and predictive analytics fluency * Analytical depth and quantitative rigor in model validation, forecasting accuracy, statistical significance, and hypothesis-driven analysis * Proven ability to drive lasting data governance and quality programs across systems and business cycles * Track record of building AI/ML-augmented finance analytics including anomaly detection, intelligent forecasting, and automated variance analysis WHILE NOT REQUIRED, THESE ARE A PLUS: * BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD) in a quantitative discipline * Experience with ERP/EPM and FP&A planning tools (Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, or Pigment) in a large-scale transformation context; familiarity with scripting and statistical tools beyond SQL — Python, R, or SAS — and comfort evaluating data science work product from senior ICs * Fluency in core Finance processes (AP, AR, GL, revenue recognition, close cycles, FP&A) and experience translating strategic Finance priorities into multi-year data roadmaps; experience designing experimentation and measurement frameworks — defining how a team validates its models, tests financial assumptions, and measures forecast accuracy * Background in multi-vertical or multi-entity Finance environments (parking, aviation, retail, or similar operational businesses) * Track record of building AI/ML-augmented finance analytics — anomaly detection, intelligent forecasting, automated variance analysis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $190,000.00 USD to $260,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis' total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans, and more. #LI-NP1 #LI-Onsite Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate’s application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting. As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records. Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

ABOUT LVT LVT [https://www.lvt.com/resources/why-work-at-lvt] is redefining how businesses operate in the physical world, moving beyond traditional security solutions to deliver AI-driven, actionable intelligence that makes sites smarter, safer, and more secure. Since pioneering our first mobile, solar-powered units [https://www.lvt.com/story], our commitment to scrappy, hands-on innovation has made us an established leader and one of the fastest-growing companies in intelligent site technology. We are building the next generation of solutions—from our physical units in the field to a powerful Agentic AI platform—that allows our customers to gain unprecedented visibility and control over safety, compliance, and operations. This is your chance to join a cutting-edge team [https://www.lvt.com/careers] that isn't just watching the world change, but actively building the technology that is changing it. We’re a team that’s focused on growth and innovation, and we’re proud that our crew, products, and leadership are being recognized for it. * A Top-Tier Growth Company: Named one of the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies 2025 and #10 on the Inc. 5000 Rocky Mountain Regional list for 2025. * Innovative Leadership: Our CEO, Ryan Porter, was named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, and our CTO, Steve Lindsey, was inducted into the Silicon Slopes CTO Hall of Fame in 2024. * Product & Software Excellence: We were named one of The Software Report’s Top 100 Software Companies of 2023 and are a winner of the Security Today Govies Award for 2025. ABOUT THIS ROLE As a Staff Backend Software Engineer at LVT, you will serve as a primary technical authority driving the design, performance, and scaling of our core backend architecture. Partnering closely with engineering leadership, cross-functional teams, and senior peers, you will architect resilient, high-velocity services that power our next-generation intelligent site technology. Beyond executing high-impact technical initiatives, you will mentor software engineers, elevate development standards, and shape our engineering culture. Success in this role is measured by your ability to transform complex business requirements into elegant, reliable cloud services while elevating the technical output of the broader engineering organization. This role is based out of our Seattle, Washington office on a hybrid work schedule, 3 days per week. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide Strategic Technical Leadership: Drive backend architecture, technical direction, and robust engineering design standards across production services. * Ship High-Impact Backend Architecture: Deliver high-velocity, clean, and scalable Node.js/TypeScript code for business-critical backend systems and API services. * Elevate Engineering Standards: Implement modern methodologies, best practices, and code quality benchmarks to ensure high reliability, maintainability, and software performance. * Optimize Development Lifecycles: Identify system bottlenecks, streamline CI/CD workflows, and introduce tooling that enhances team-wide developer productivity and delivery speed. * Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Product Management, QA, and DevOps to translate product visions into concrete technical specifications, accurate estimates, and seamless delivery timelines. * Identify Root Causes and Resolve Complex Edge Cases: Navigate ambiguous requirements and complex technical challenges, applying rigorous problem-solving to protect uptime and system resilience. * Act as a Go-To Thought Leader & Mentor: Mentor senior and mid-level software engineers through structured feedback, architectural design reviews, and continuous technical upskilling. * Pioneer Emerging Technologies: Continually evaluate industry trends, tools, and modern cloud/API frameworks to optimize LVT’s backend suite for future growth. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE * Technical Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). * Extensive Backend Experience: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience centered on complex backend systems, cloud services, and API development. * Node.js & TypeScript Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on production experience architecting, building, and maintaining enterprise Node.js and TypeScript services. * API Design & Optimization: Demonstrated expertise in OpenAPI/REST API design and hands-on experience building or optimizing GraphQL queries and mutations. * Modern Frameworks & Infrastructure: Familiarity with modern framework ecosystems (e.g., NestJS) and containerized deployment workflows utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. * Data Modeling: Proficiency with relational databases (SQL experience preferred) and modern database query optimization. * Technical Mentorship & Influence: Proven experience guiding cross-functional technical teams, establishing engineering culture, and driving process improvements within Agile environments. * Quality & Ownership Mindset: Obsessive commitment to system reliability, operational quality, thorough testing, and robust root-cause problem solving. * Adaptable Leadership: Highly effective communication skills with the versatility to thrive in a fast-paced environment and pivot rapidly between priorities. COMPENSATION The beginning annual salary range for this role is $213,000 - $256,000 USD and is determined by location, job-related experience, and education/training. Your total earning potential is amplified by a bonus structure tied to meeting goals, and you will become an owner from day one through our employee equity program.   BENEFITS We believe you do your best work when your whole life is supported. We invest in our crew’s health, families, and financial futures with a benefits package designed to support you inside and outside the office. Full-time benefits include, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits (401k match up to 4%), and flexible PTO. LVT IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. All candidates must pass a drug screening and background check upon employment. Some roles may also require passing a federal background check and fingerprinting. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please reach out to your recruiter.