Product Manager - PART BL

Job Title: Product Owner – Part Manufacturing Business Line

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Product Owner with a strong background in the manufacturing domain. This full-time role is part of our Part Manufacturing Business Line, where you will lead the development of next-generation manufacturing applications that drive efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Your primary focus will be on part manufacturing processes—including CAM, additive, and subtractive technologies—ensuring our platform meets the evolving needs of the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Backlog Ownership & Prioritization:
  • Manage and prioritize the product backlog based on customer insights, market trends, and manufacturing process requirements.
  • Apply design thinking and continuous exploration to refine and synthesize requirements.
• Agile Team Leadership:
  • Act as a key Agile team member, facilitating PI planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Ensure seamless collaboration between stakeholders, engineering, and design teams.
• Manufacturing Domain Expertise:
  • Leverage in-depth knowledge of part manufacturing, including expertise in CAM, additive, and subtractive processes.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate tools such as NX CAM, NX Additive, and NX Open APIs into the product roadmap.
• Vision & Roadmap Development:
  • Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with digital manufacturing trends and business objectives.
  • Drive product innovation by exploring new market opportunities and technological advancements.
• Stakeholder & Customer Engagement:
  • Engage with customers, manufacturing experts, and internal stakeholders to gather insights, conduct interviews, and validate product features.
  • Ensure robust API integrations and interoperability with existing manufacturing systems.
• Value Maximization:
  • Continuously drive improvements to maximize product value and meet key performance indicators.
  • Balance technical debt with new feature development to sustain product quality and innovation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role within the manufacturing domain, with hands-on knowledge of part manufacturing processes.
• Strong expertise in manufacturing methods, including CAM, additive, and subtractive manufacturing; experience with NX CAM, NX Additive, and NX Open APIs is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Lean) with a demonstrated ability to manage product backlogs and deliver incremental value.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and customer needs to inform strategic product decisions.

Preferred Qualifications