Matter designs, builds and maintains exceptional environmental systems for sectors including waste, stormwater and emergency services.Our products help communities live and work more safely, sustainably and efficiently across both developed and developing economies.
After years of focused R&D, we're now in an exciting growth phase, taking these products to the world and pioneering new markets.We're scaling quickly and looking for a Senior Product Manager who's excited to shape the future of connected cities and physical AI —owning the experience from intelligent hardware in the field through to the software platforms that power it.Our innovations today include:LiveFlow – early warning systems for flood managementThink OS – embedded sensors and a platform designed around circular economy principlesAward-winning hardware combined with predictive analytics and AI-driven work management toolsAR-enhanced interfaces that simplify field work and boost productivityAutomated sustainability reporting that helps reduce emissions while maximising operational efficiencyMatter's stablemate, yStop, is a leader in smart street furniture and will launch a new range of connected, intelligent community infrastructure in ****—powered by Matter technology.Role OverviewAs Senior Product Manager, you'll own the end-to-end lifecycle – from concept to sunset – for Matter IO (software and hardware) and the yStop suite of smart street furniture.
This spans product development, pipeline planning, go-to-market strategy, and clear internal and external communication around product capabilities, updates and roadmaps.You'll partner with two dedicated teams to share ideation, development and delivery across our product portfolio.
You'll also help establish our new demo centre, lead client product introductions across the full suite and articulate our innovations to a wide range of stakeholders.You'll be fully supported at all levels, but this is a role with a strong project-management focus rather than deep technical build—so you'll need to be highly organised and comfortable driving momentum.
You won't be coding but you will deeply own the product and delivery.
Your project management will involve coordination and execution across teams, not just Gantt charts.So this is a broad, hands-on role in a scaling company where you'll wear multiple hats across strategy, delivery, GTM and stakeholder engagement.
You'll quickly understand (if not already) the ways of IoT, urban infrastructure and operational workflows, requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.There is significant scope for advancement with a path to Head of Product/founder-level roles with equity ownership.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain the product vision and roadmap for Matter IO (hardware + software) and yStop street furnitureTranslate company objectives into clear product goals, milestones and measurable outcomesBuild and maintain a structured product pipeline aligned to customer needs, market trends and operational constraintsEnsure product strategy leverages our extensive IP portfolio (global patents, trademarks and design registrations).
Identify product expansion opportunities, new features, hardware iterations, and scalable system improvementsProduct Development & DeliveryLead two cross-functional teams supporting ideation, development and delivery across the product lifecycleWork closely with engineering, hardware design, data and operations teams to deliver high-quality product updatesWrite detailed product requirements, user stories, specifications, and acceptance criteriaLead cross-functional sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and development workflowsEnsure Matter IO devices, sensors, and yStop assets integrate cleanly with Think OS, LiveFlow, and just-in-time (JIT) collection systemsCoordinate field testing, hardware trials, QA, and deployment timelinesIntegrate predictive analytics and AI capabilities into product development cycles where they add clear valueGo-to-Market & MarketingDevelop value propositions, messaging and positioning for all Matter and yStop productsSupport sales and partnerships with product collateral, pitch decks, technical documentation and specificationsLead the creation of product launch plans, feature announcements, marketing assets and customer updatesWork closely with Marketing to translate technical features into compelling user-facing stories that highlight world-first innovations and life-saving capabilitiesCustomer, Partner & Stakeholder EngagementServe as a central point of contact for all product questions—internally and externallyCollaborate with key clients, councils, partners, and contractors to gather insights and refine product directionConduct product demos, training sessions and post-deployment reviewsHelp manage client product introductions across the full lifecycleSupport the setup and operation of our new demo centreChampion customer needs and ensure the product experience is intuitive and impactfulInternal Communication & EnablementMaintain clear communication across engineering, operations, marketing, and leadershipProduce product updates, roadmaps, release notes, internal FAQs, and training materialsEnsure internal teams have the knowledge, resources, and confidence to speak about our category-leading products and their unique valueProduct Performance & AnalyticsMonitor product usage, device health, sensor performance, and operational efficiency metricsAnalyse data from Think OS, LiveFlow, and in-field assets to identify improvement opportunitiesCoordinate A/B testing, hardware iterations, and feature optimisationLeverage predictive analytics to drive product enhancementsProvide reporting on product adoption, efficiency outcomes, customer ROI and safety impactKey Skills & Experience3–7 years experience in Product Management or related roles (hardware + software experience strongly preferred)Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams across engineering, hardware, design and operationsStrong understanding of IoT systems, embedded devices and/or public infrastructure highly desirableExperience in urban tech, environmental services, mobility or similar domains is a plusExcellent communication, stakeholder management and structured documentation skillsAbility to balance long-term vision with immediate delivery needsComfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling startup environmentYou must be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia for this positionAbove all, you're curious and ready for an adaptable, iterative environment.Traits That Will Help You SucceedSystems thinker with a bias for actionAble to translate complex technical challenges into simple, clear conceptsCurious, resourceful, hands-on and unafraid of field testingComfortable moving between hardware constraints and software UXPassionate about sustainability, public place innovation and world-scale impactWhat We OfferOpportunity to shape the core products of a rapidly scaling Australian clean-tech companyOwnership across software, hardware and the future of smart street infrastructureLeadership of two teams supporting ideation, development, and deliverySignificant opportunity for advancement including potential to become a founder of new entities with equity ownershipA dynamic, forward-thinking environment where development is underpinned by strategic and extensive IP, including worldwide patents, trademarks, and design registrationsFlexible work environment with autonomy and trustA mission-driven team dedicated to reducing waste, emissions, and urban inefficienciesThe chance to work on category-leading, world-first products that help communities and can save livesUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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