Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
Aras is a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM) and digital thread solutions. As one of the fastest growing PLM companies, our technology enables the rapid delivery of flexible solutions built on a powerful digital thread backbone and a low-code development platform.
Our platform and PLM applications connect users in all disciplines to critical product data and processes across the lifecycle and throughout the extended supply chain. The worlds largest manufacturers are leveraging Aras Innovator to manage their complex product lifecycles to improve production timelines, meet and exceed revenue growth targets, and accelerate innovation. We collaborate with companies in some of the most innovative industries, including automotive, industrial/heavy equipment, aerospace and defense, and high-tech electronics.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to help lead and manage the development, implementation, and ongoing success of our PLM solutions from vision to execution. This person will play a critical role in defining a product roadmap, pricing, and go-to-market strategies in collaboration with sales, marketing, and finance while ensuring alignment with organizational and company goals.
***The ideal candidate brings deep experience in enterprise software or SaaS, particularly in Product Lifecycle Management or adjacent domains (ERP, CRM, ALM, MES)
Key Responsibilities
- Product Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and maintain a comprehensive and compelling product roadmap for Aras Innovator-based solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define product vision, goals, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Candidates must have proven experience with defining business models, GTM, and collaboration with finance and executive leadership to define and refine pricing models, licensing structures, and bundling strategies based on market, customer, and competitor research.
- Product Development: Drive product lifecycle from ideation to launch and support, using Agile methodologies. Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer feedback and business value in coordination with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Gather and analyze customer input to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement. Conduct product demos, training sessions, and user interviews to drive adoption and gather insights. Act as the subject matter expert for Aras Innovator/PLM core functionality, advising on best practices and new feature development.
- Technical Expertise: Work closely with product teams to understand technical constraints, provide guidance on relevant design patterns, and identify proven approaches to help ensure feasible solutions are delivered and maintainable.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA or technical masters degree preferred.
- Experience inPLM systemswith a focus on information architecture and digital threads with knowledge of the connectivity of product data with associated domains
- 10+ years of experience in product management or a related technical role
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools
- Experience in designing and developing solutions utilizing web technologies/frameworks
- Experience with .Net and related technologies
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of low-code modeling and API development
- UI/UX design principles
- Experience with cloud technologies
We were recognized as a leader in The Forrester Wave: Product Lifecycle Management for Discrete Manufacturers, Q1 2023 and were also named a leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix for PLM by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions. Feedback from our community has established Aras as the top ranked PLM vendor in online review services like G2 and Gartner Peer Insights.
With over 700 employees in 11 countries, were looking to add to our incredible team. If youre passionate about helping develop next generation product innovation, we encourage you to apply!
- Flexible paid time offto recharge when you need it, plus company-paid holidays and a dedicatedGlobal Wellness Day.
- A401(k) plan with companymatchto help you invest in your future.
- Robust health coverage, including generous medical, dental, and vision insurance with high premium contributions and deductible reimbursement.
- Company-paid life insurance, as well asshort- and long-term disability coveragefor added peace of mind.
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