Own and drive Cents OS product across in-store attendant tools (Cents POS) and operator-facing controls (Cents Business Manager). Define strategy, run discovery, write requirements, lead agile delivery with distributed engineering and design teams, track metrics, and execute launches. Engage stakeholders, conduct user research, and continuously improve processes to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that help laundromat and garment care operators run their businesses.
Want to be a part of a team revolutionizing and leading an entire industry with no real competition? The laundry industry is a $40+ billion dollar market, and the Cents platform is making it easier for laundromats, dry cleaners, and all garment care businesses to grow, manage, and understand their business. Backed by top-tier investors like Bessemer, Camber Creek, and Tiger Global, Cents is one of the fastest-growing vertical SaaS companies in the USA, and we're just getting started. Already profitable and growing incredibly quickly each year, we have entered the absolute best stage of being a startup. Cents is a New York-based technology company passionate about transforming the laundry industry and dedicated to enabling new ways of working, earning, and living. Cents is modernizing garment care businesses by providing an all-in-one, business-in-a-box platform to help operators start, manage, and grow their businesses. Our team is full of passionate technology experts obsessed with supporting and empowering SMBs. We feel the unique responsibility and opportunity we have to elevate an industry. We're adding great talent to help achieve this mission, and that's where you come in!
We are seeking an experienced, driven Product Manager to own Cents OS — the platform that runs the
day-to-day of every store. Cents OS is where operators and their in-store teams spend their day, and it
touches all things laundry, dry cleaning, and daily store operations. In this role you'll own wide-ranging
product across two connected surfaces.
day-to-day of every store. Cents OS is where operators and their in-store teams spend their day, and it
touches all things laundry, dry cleaning, and daily store operations. In this role you'll own wide-ranging
product across two connected surfaces.
The first is the in-store experience — the tools attendants use on the floor to process, track, and turn
orders, manage tasks, and keep the store running through Cents POS. The second is operator control —
the reporting, employee management, and remote management capabilities owners rely on to oversee and
run their business from anywhere through Cents Business Manager. The role is mostly laundry-focused
today, but spans the full breadth of garment care operations.
orders, manage tasks, and keep the store running through Cents POS. The second is operator control —
the reporting, employee management, and remote management capabilities owners rely on to oversee and
run their business from anywhere through Cents Business Manager. The role is mostly laundry-focused
today, but spans the full breadth of garment care operations.
You'll join the team managing these areas, working closely with cross-functional partners across
engineering, design, sales, and support to define, build, and launch products that delight our customers
and move the business forward. We're looking for someone who thrives on solving complex operational
problems, understands customer needs deeply, and can lead teams through fast, iterative delivery.
engineering, design, sales, and support to define, build, and launch products that delight our customers
and move the business forward. We're looking for someone who thrives on solving complex operational
problems, understands customer needs deeply, and can lead teams through fast, iterative delivery.
This role will be expected to work EST hours
What You'll Own:
1. The In-Store Experience
Give attendants fast, reliable tools to run the floor and move orders through the store — powered by
Cents POS.
Give attendants fast, reliable tools to run the floor and move orders through the store — powered by
Cents POS.
• Streamline daily workflows from intake to pickup — order processing, tracking, and status across the full order lifecycle.
• Equip the attendant with intuitive point-of-sale, task management, and processing tools that keep in-store teams efficient and accurate.
• Make it reliable so payments, tracking, and day-to-day operations just work, even during the busiest hours.
2. Operator Control & Oversight
Give owners the visibility and control to run their business from anywhere — powered by Cents Business
Manager.
• Manage the operation with employee management, scheduling, and workflow tools that help operators run their teams.
• See the whole store through reporting and insights that surface the health of the store and where to act.
• Run it from anywhere so operators can oversee, configure, and manage stores remotely, without being
on-site
What You'll Do:
Product Strategy & Roadmap
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and define product vision
and strategy across the Cents OS surface area.
• Develop and maintain a prioritized product roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and define product vision
and strategy across the Cents OS surface area.
• Develop and maintain a prioritized product roadmap aligned with business goals.
Product Discovery & Definition
• Conduct user research, gather customer feedback, and analyze trends to understand operator and
attendant needs and pain points.
• Define product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, and translate complex operational
workflows into clear specifications.
Product Development & Delivery
• Lead agile development with engineering and design teams — including on- and offshore partners — to
ensure timely, successful delivery of intuitive, reliable, and scalable solutions.
• Run sprint planning, backlog grooming, and prioritization, keeping distributed teams aligned and
unblocked.
• Monitor performance, track key metrics, and analyze user data to find areas to improve.
• Plan and execute product launches, including go-to-market strategies and communication plans.
• Plan and execute product launches, including go-to-market strategies and communication plans.
Product Evangelism & Process
• Educate internal and external stakeholders on product features and benefits, and represent the
roadmap to customers, partners, and at industry events.
• Continuously improve product development processes and implement best practices.
What You'll Bring:
• 5+ years of product management experience, ideally building SaaS products for small and medium-sized businesses or operationally complex environments.
• Proven experience running agile development and leading teams through fast, iterative delivery cycles.
• Experience working with on- and offshore engineering teams across time zones.
• Proven ability to work across teams — engineering, design, sales, and support — and to align stakeholders around a shared roadmap.
• Customer-obsessed instincts, with a track record of turning customer needs into products people love.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort using data to prioritize, make decisions, and measure outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to make complex topics clear.
• Proven experience running agile development and leading teams through fast, iterative delivery cycles.
• Experience working with on- and offshore engineering teams across time zones.
• Proven ability to work across teams — engineering, design, sales, and support — and to align stakeholders around a shared roadmap.
• Customer-obsessed instincts, with a track record of turning customer needs into products people love.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort using data to prioritize, make decisions, and measure outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to make complex topics clear.
We offer great compensation packages, and comprehensive health benefits, & believe in a strong cohesive team atmosphere. Work from-home office stipend, virtual team events, and access to learning opportunities from our team and network of advisors, and investors are just the starting point.
- Competitive salary
- Equity
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, and disability
- 401(k)
- Work-from-home and commuter stipends
- Laundry reimbursements to support our customers' businesses
- Comprehensive training, learning, and development programming
- Access to hundreds of discounts and rewards from renowned vendors including deals on health & wellness, travel, dining, auto insurance, and so much more!
Similar Jobs
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Greentech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity
Responsible for selling Xtime products to franchise dealerships, generating sales revenue, building dealer relationships, and overcoming deal-level challenges in a designated territory.
Top Skills:
Automotive SoftwareDealership Software PackagesFinance Software
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Greentech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity
The Regional Sales Manager will drive sales of Xtime products to car dealerships, build customer relationships, and meet revenue goals, with extensive travel required.
Top Skills:
Automotive Software Sales
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Greentech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity
The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for selling Xtime products to franchise car dealerships, generating revenue, and building customer relationships while traveling extensively across the assigned territory.
Top Skills:
Automotive SoftwareDealership SoftwareFinance SoftwareSoftware Sales
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
