Job Description
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
In support of our ongoing growth, we are looking for a Product Manager to support our Platform Modules portfolio, which includes APIs, Data Management, Extensibility, and Integration capabilities. You will play a critical role in defining and executing the vision for our Platform team, which supports the extensibility and scalability of our cloud MES, QMS, and ERP product. Your primary responsibility will be to help bring new, impactful, and technically robust features to our manufacturing customers while supporting internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and adoption.
You’ll need to have experience working with technical products such as APIs, integration frameworks, and extensibility tools, as well as strong business acumen. You should feel confident engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, ranging from engineers to customers and executives.
Your day might include the following:
- Supporting the creation and execution of the platform roadmap and writing detailed product requirements for enhancements and new features.
- Interfacing with internal teams (Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Customer Support) on market trends, go-to-market strategy, and customer needs for platform tools.
- Engaging with customers and prospects to define technical use cases, scope functionality, and ensure features solve real-world problems.
- Presenting product updates to stakeholders and facilitating cross-team discussions to align on priorities and goals.
Essential Functions- Conduct market and customer use case research to support platform tools like APIs, extensibility features, and data management.
- Prioritize new enhancements and features that align with platform scalability, extensibility, and customer requirements.
- Develop and deliver detailed Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) for both minor enhancements and major initiatives.
- Lead the creation and release of platform-focused functionality, ensuring technical features meet customer expectations.
- Partner with internal teams to monitor and communicate progress on platform module initiatives.
- Facilitate collaboration across Engineering, UX, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams to ensure successful product adoption.
- Engage directly with customers to gather feedback and validate the functionality of APIs, data management tools, and extensibility features.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in the software industry, with experience in Product Management, Pre-Sales, Customer Support, or Services.
Preferred Qualifications- Strong technical acumen with the ability to communicate effectively with developers and technical teams.
- Experience with cloud ERP systems, platform products, or multi-tenant architectures is a plus.
- Familiarity with APIs, XML, integration frameworks, and extensibility tools is highly preferred.
- Experience with cloud ERP systems, platform products, or multi-tenant architectures is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and prioritize customer requirements and align them with business objectives.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders from peers to C-suite executives.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a broader team, in a fast-paced environment.
