Product Manager (Full-Time/San Rafael, CA)
About Us
Want to change the world for the better? Lingrove transforms the built environment, transportation, and consumer durables markets with low-carbon yet high-performance interiors, creating plant-based composites as an alternative to traditional materials like plastics, metals, and wood. We are looking for a Product Manager to lead the development and launch of our innovative products and solutions.
As a Product Manager at Lingrove, you will work closely with the CEO and cross-functional teams to identify market needs, define product requirements, and execute product development plans. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing startup at the forefront of sustainable materials innovation.
Responsibilities:
Define product strategy and roadmap in collaboration with executive leadership, sales, marketing, and engineering teams
Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer needs, competitive landscape, and industry trends
Develop and maintain product specifications, feature prioritization, and release schedules
Work closely with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams to ensure products are developed to meet customer requirements and production targets
Manage product launch plans, including go-to-market strategies, pricing, and promotions
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop product messaging and positioning
Build and maintain relationships with key customers, partners, and suppliers
Monitor and report on product performance metrics, including sales, customer satisfaction, and feedback
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field
5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in a B2B or industrial environment
Strong technical background with experience in materials science, chemistry, or manufacturing preferred
Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to identify customer needs and develop innovative solutions
Strong project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams and meet project timelines
Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively present ideas and proposals to both technical and non-technical audiences
Passion for sustainability and innovation
About the Role
You will be working from our San Francisco office, at least 3/4 time in the office. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position, onsite. Core hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
This job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of everything you might do at Lingrove. As a small team, we encourage career growth, exploration, and the wearing of many hats. Roles and responsibilities are collaborative and may change or evolve over time based on our needs and your particular skill set.
We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, including:
Competitive salary
Stock options
99% employer healthcare coverage
Family leave
Flexible paid time off
Wellness benefits
If you are passionate about sustainability and want to be part of a fast-growing startup that is making a difference, we want to hear from you.
Equal Employment Opportunities
Lingrove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
More about Ekoa®
Our eco-friendly Ekoa® plant-based surfaces, panels, and 3D products can replace wood and laminates in all interior applications – from walls to ceilings to casework, and so on – with a cost-competitive, carbon-neutral, clean chemistry product that delivers a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel.
Email: hr@lingrove.com for more information