Software Product Manager - Production Control Systems

Baker Hughes; Nailsea; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in Nailsea is seeking a Software Product Manager to manage product requirements and drive product strategy. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, significant experience in product management, and the ability to conduct market research. The position offers flexible working patterns and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical care and financial programs.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager with successful product launches.
• Experience in sales, operations, or technical support.
• Ability to conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage a product line's software requirements.
• Collaborate with the Software Architect on software structure.
• Conduct product demonstrations and training for stakeholders.
• Define the product roadmap and prioritize features.

Skills

Cross-functional Project Leadership

Software Requirements Writing

Market Research

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in seeing real products come to life?

Are you a Product Manager looking for a new opportunity?

Join our Control Systems Product Management Team!

The Control Systems Product Management Team is a diverse group of experienced Product Managers working across a portfolio consisting of hardware and software solutions. With an exciting and forward-thinking strategy driving development, we are looking to grow the team in this critical technology area.

Partner with the best

The Software Product Manager is responsible for managing a product or products within the product line. The successful candidate will execute the strategy as envisioned by the Global Product Line Director and Portfolio Manager.

As a Software Product Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Being accountable for the definition of software requirements to drive a modular, scalable software architecture based on open protocols and standards.
• Collaborating with the Software Architect to define the structure and services of the software architecture.
• Being accountable for the functional, business, and financial performance of the product(s).
• Serving as the product's advocate, conducting product demonstrations, presentations and training for stakeholders, customers, and partners to showcase the product's value proposition/benefits.
• Developing a product strategy and vision based on market research, customer feedback, and product line goals.
• Working across the organization to validate the sales forecast and identify products for special supply chain strategies.
• Conducting thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and opportunities for product innovation.
• Defining the product roadmap and prioritising features and enhancements accordingly.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's Degree within appropriate Engineering/Science discipline with proven cross-functional Project Leadership experience.
• Have significant experience in writing software requirements and architecture definition.
• Be a seasoned Product Manager with cross-functional experience leading to successful development and product launch.
• Have proven experience in sales, operations, technology or technical support.
• Have knowledge of market research and results-oriented analysis.
• Have a business acumen and understanding of market dynamics.
• Be able to travel circa 25%

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in one of our many offices across the UK.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits