Remote Software PM – Characterization

PerkinElmer

High Wycombe

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Software Product Manager to own the software product roadmap for analytical instrument software. You will translate customer requirements into software specifications and prioritise the backlog to maximize commercial value.

You will collaborate with R&D to ensure timely releases that align with hardware launches, conduct VOC interviews, and coordinate beta programmes for major releases. This hybrid role is based in High Wycombe, UK.

Qualifications

5–10 years of experience in software product management, technical product ownership, or software product marketing.
Experience owning a software product roadmap from requirements through release with accountability.
Working knowledge of analytical instrument software: instrument control, data processing, and reporting.
Familiarity with agile product development practices: backlog management, sprint planning, user story writing, and release management.
Experience conducting software-focused VOC and translating user feedback into actionable product requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline.
Preferred MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.
Experience with regulatory software requirements in analytical instrument markets: 21 CFR Part 11, GAAMP, GLP/GMP.
Familiarity with laboratory informatics ecosystem: LIMS, ELN, data management platforms, connectivity standards (OPC-UA, SiLA2, AnIML).
Experience managing software beta programmes and customer co-development relationships.

Responsibilities

Own the software product roadmap and define vision, prioritise features and releases.
Develop software product requirements: user stories, functional specs, and acceptance criteria.
Make evidence-based trade-off decisions balancing commercial urgency with quality.
Own the software product versioning and release strategy, aligning with hardware launches.
Conduct structured VOC and document at least 15 customer conversations yearly focused on software needs.
Coordinate beta customer programmes for major software releases and collect structured feedback.
Create software release notes, upgrade guides, and software demo guides for sales.
Train the commercial team on major software releases and support MarComm with technical content.