Product Manager - Building Management System (BMS) Software

Schneider Electric North America; City Of London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an experienced Senior Product Manager to drive the development of their Building Management System (BMS) software. You will shape the future of end-user experience and address operational challenges across various sectors. The role requires strong product management, user research skills, and collaboration with R&D. Join a team committed to turning sustainability ambitions into actions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product management with a focus on software solutions.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in the building management or industrial automation.
• Proven track record of delivering user-centric products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research to identify user needs across various building segments.
• Define product features that address user pain points.
• Build and validate business cases for new features.

Skills

Product management

Software solutions

Building management systems

User research methodologies

Collaboration and communication

Job description

Overview

Schneider Electric has a challenging opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of “Senior Product Manager – Building Management System (BMS) - Software” to lead the marketing transformation for EcoStruxure Building Software portfolio. This role can be based in United States, Sweden or United Kingdom.

In Schneider Electric we create connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment: (https://youtu.be/NlLJMv1Y7Hk)

The Buildings Business of Schneider Electric provides intelligent building management solutions to help customers create a productive and comfortable environment for its occupants, reduce energy consumption, and run building operations more efficiently.

Role Focus

Schneider Electric has a challenging opportunity for an experienced and visionary Senior Product Manager to lead the development and evolution of our Building Management System (BMS) software. Shape the future of end-user experience in efficiently and effectively managing building operations, impacting over 100,000+ facility management professionals across diverse sectors such as commercial, healthcare, life-science, data centers, etc. Lead the identification of unmet user needs and define transformative, value-driven features that address critical operational challenges. Partner with R&D to design and deliver innovative, high-impact solutions, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional value. Drive strategic go-to-market initiatives, foster adoption through compelling content, and continuously refine the product based on performance insights. Champion innovation, leverage emerging technologies, and engage a progressive user community to establish thought leadership and redefine the standards of facility management excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Unmet Needs Research: Conduct in-depth research to identify and understand the unmet needs of end-users across various building segments (e.g., commercial, healthcare, data-centers, etc.) during the operations phase.
• Feature Definition: Define product features and functionality that address user pain points and deliver a compelling value proposition to improve efficiency and effectiveness in managing building operations.
• Business Case Development: Build and validate business cases for new features, quantifying their potential impact on user satisfaction, adoption, and business growth.

Collaboration with R&D and Engineering

• Product Specifications: Translate research insights and business requirements into clear product specifications, user stories, and development priorities.
• Feature Development: Partner with R&D and engineering teams to design and develop innovative features that align with user needs and business objectives.
• Delivery Management: Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of features by managing priorities, timelines, and resources effectively, phasing a multi-year evolution.

Go-to-Market Strategy and Adoption

• Promotional Content Development: Collaborate with marketing and training teams to create promotional content, user guides, and training materials that drive product adoption and engagement.
• Launch Planning: Define and execute go-to-market strategies for new features and releases, ensuring alignment with sales and marketing efforts.
• Post-Launch Monitoring: Monitor product performance post-launch, gathering feedback and iterating to improve user satisfaction and market fit.

Innovation and Differentiation

• Emerging Technologies: Embed innovation into the product by leveraging emerging technologies of conversational AI, big-data analytics, and user feedback to create differentiated solutions.
• Competitive Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends and solution offerings to ensure the product remains differentiated and forward-thinking.

Community Engagement and Leadership

• User Community Animation: Develop and execute a strategy to engage and animate a community of progressive users, including facility leaders, to foster feedback and socialize best practices.
• Thought Leadership: Act as a thought leader in the BMS space, representing the company at industry events, webinars, and forums.

Desired skills and competencies

• 7+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on software solutions and systems business
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in the building management or industrial automation
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can identify and seize new opportunities.
• Proven track record of delivering industry leading user-centric products that drive adoption and business value
• Experience working with R&D and engineering teams to design and develop innovative features
• Expert in user research methodologies and tools, build user community and engagement strategies
• Proven ability to work within large organizations, collaborating across teams & functions to achieve shared goals
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

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Schneider Electric has a challenging opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of “Senior Product Manager – Building Management System (BMS) - Software” to lead the marketing transformation for EcoStruxure Building Software portfolio. This role can be based in United States, Sweden or United Kingdom.

In Schneider Electric we create connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment: (https://youtu.be/NlLJMv1Y7Hk)

We’re looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric: (https://youtu.be/6D2Av1uUrzY) The Buildings Business of Schneider Electric provides intelligent building management solutions to help customers create a productive and comfortable environment for its occupants, reduce energy consumption, and run building operations more efficiently.

Schneider Electric has a challenging opportunity for an experienced and visionary Senior Product Manager to lead the development and evolution of our Building Management System (BMS) software. Shape the future of end-user experience in efficiently and effectively managing building operations, impacting over 100,000+ facility management professionals across diverse sectors such as commercial, healthcare, life-science, data centers, etc. Lead the identification of unmet user needs and define transformative, value-driven features that address critical operational challenges. Partner with R&D to design and deliver innovative, high-impact solutions, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional value. Drive strategic go-to-market initiatives, foster adoption through compelling content, and continuously refine the product based on performance insights. Champion innovation, leverage emerging technologies, and engage a progressive user community to establish thought leadership and redefine the standards of facility management excellence.