Software Product Manager - Production Control Systems

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

Job summary

A global technology company in the UK is seeking a Software Product Manager to oversee product strategy and development. The successful candidate will define software requirements, collaborate on architecture, and conduct market research, with a strong focus on cross-functional leadership and innovation. Flexible working patterns are available, offering a contemporary work-life balance.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in writing software requirements and architecture definition.
• Proven experience in sales, operations, technology, or technical support.
• Ability to travel circa 25%.

Responsibilities

• Define software requirements to drive the architectural design.
• Collaborate with the Software Architect on software architecture.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.

Skills

Cross-functional Project Leadership

Writing software requirements

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 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.

To be successful in this role

• 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