Able is a product design and development studio. We work primarily with high-growth companies and nonprofits to elevate and accelerate their potential. Our team is made up of 100+ Designers, Product Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers who work seamlessly with our partners (clients) to build world-class products.
We are seeking a Principal Product Engineering Consultant to be a lead product strategy and technical consultant for our partners (clients) and be the liaison between the business development and engineering teams. The Principal Product Engineering Consultant will play a key role in bringing value creation to Able’s partners by providing digital product insight and detecting opportunities for success.
Our Story
Over the past several years, Able has grown immeasurably. Our revenue and team have grown +30% y/y. We’ve also grown in the type of company that we are:
Chapter 1: We were founded in 2013 as a product and engineering hub for a portfolio of early stage start-ups. We grew up as an in-house/external hybrid shared services model. That allowed us to hone our skills and establish our operational and cultural foundation.
Chapter 2. In 2019 we began to expand our vision. We began to grow outside of our inset partner base. We had good initial success meeting new partners, kicking off new relationships, and delivering high value work.
Chapter 3. We are now in the early stages of a new chapter, an expansion of the ambition of Chapter 2. Our strategy for growth centers around two audiences:
- Venture Capital. VC firms are looking for trusted product and technology solutions to distribute seamlessly across their portfolios at scale. The founders at their portfolio companies are looking for capabilities that can accelerate their businesses' go-to-market time, while minimizing cost and risk.
- Private Equity. PE firms are looking for trusted solutions that can catalyze growth for their portfolio companies at scale. The leaders of those companies are looking to leverage technology to unlock growth from their organizations.
We are looking for a leader who can design and implement the systems that drive our program delivery, overseeing unique value creation for our partners to drive sustainable growth for Able.
Your day-to-day
Reporting into the Director of Engineering, this role will be responsible for:
- Lead Clients and Drive Business Growth
We are seeking a leader adept at fostering innovative ideas for our partners (clients), enhancing their business growth and innovation. You will be instrumental in engaging in strategic technical discussions with executive-level stakeholders, leveraging our strengths to expand our influence and impact. - Define and Implement Technical Vision
Your role involves standing at the crossroads of business and technology, shaping how we operate. You will be responsible for defining our technical focus, codifying our work processes, setting success metrics, and steering our growth agenda. Your leadership will be key in continuously refining and improving our approach. - Grow and Nurture High-Performing Teams
As a mentor to senior-level engineers, your guidance will be critical in enhancing their capabilities in managing strategic partner relationships. You will play a pivotal role in developing their skills and fostering a team culture of growth and excellence. - Provide Cultural and Operational Leadership
In this role, you will be a core member of Able’s growth team, contributing significantly to our strategic development. You will represent and uphold our values both within our team and in our interactions with partners, playing a vital role in shaping and embodying the essence of what makes us 'Able'.
What you bring
The ideal candidate is someone who has a track record of:
- Technical expertise
You have deep experience hands-on as an engineer as well as directing technical conversations with high-level executive stakeholders. You are equally comfortable reviewing code or having technical discussions with a CTO as you are presenting to non-technical executive stakeholders. - Partner (client) management
You have worked in a digital agency or consultancy setting overseeing technical products. Ideally, you have worked with enterprise clients. You understand the difference between client wants and client needs and are comfortable managing client expectations. - Curiosity
You are relentless in your pursuit of understanding and learning. You love learning about new things and imagining ways to apply your newfound knowledge to your work and life. - Ambition
You are inspired to do things that have never been done. You are motivated by the opportunities presented by unfulfilled potential. - Compassion
You feed off of the energies of others, and invite others to feed off of your energies. You are accountable for your work and thrive when your work is intertwined with the work of others. - Resourcefulness
You enjoy working in ambiguity and embrace the opportunities to solve complex problems. You are eager to experiment to improve how we work. - A drive for excellence
You are motivated to do the best work possible. You avoid the chance to cut corners. As a point of pride—and of practical application—you have high expectations of yourself and the people around you.
Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills are a requirement for this position.
Minimal travel may be required within the United States. Ability to travel within the United States is an asset.
This position is 100% remote within LatAm. We are looking for a Consultant who can commit to at least five (5) hours of overlap with our main team’s working hours (generally between 9am and 6pm EST / GMT-5 / New York Time).
Able's Values
- Put People First: We're caring, open, and encouraging. We respect the richness that we each bring into our work.
- Imagine Better: We are optimistic in our outlook, as well as creative and proactive to deliver the highest quality.
- Expect Excellence: We commit to each other to always strive to be our best.
- Simplify to Solve: We create better outcomes by reducing complexity.
- We are all Builders: We are motivated and empowered to help build Able, and our partner's businesses.
- One Able. Many Voices: Our unity is our strength. Our diversity is our energy.
About Able
Able was founded in 2013 on the premise that entrepreneurs and philanthropists needed a better service model for building technology.
Today we're 100+ exceptionally talented builders throughout North and Latin America. We've developed our own products, and we've launched, innovated and scaled projects for our partners.
We believe talent and teams come first. Our environment allows us to work on diverse, high-impact products and technology in a truly people-oriented culture. We value outcomes over effort, and strive to get better every day.
Our unique model allows us to field a focused, dedicated team of designers, engineers, and all-around company builders. Each team is outcome-oriented, designed to seamlessly integrate with our partners, and ready to adapt as their business evolves.
Let’s build together.
