Director, Global Software Product Management

Danaher

Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site

USD 195,000 - 215,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Product Management Director, Software in Sunnyvale, CA. You will drive strategy and execution for Cepheid’s Software portfolio, aligning with assay, instrument and commercial teams to grow the installed base and optimize lifecycle management.

You will lead cross-functional software initiatives, shaping the roadmap, go-to-market plans, and performance reviews with senior leadership, while ensuring software delivers measurable value for platforms

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related work experience OR Master’s degree in field with 8+ years of related work experience
4+ years experience in Global Product Management or Global Product Marketing
Demonstrated experience leading global product launches and working in cross-functional groups globally

Responsibilities

Set future vision for the System portfolio strategy including shaping the roadmap, installed base expansion, and lifecycle management (launch, on-market releases, end-of-life, and lead strategy and product performance reviews with senior leadership).
Lead cross-functional execution of software strategy by partnering with R&D, operations, service, assay/product teams, and commercial functions to deliver high-performing solutions aligned with overall business objectives.
Drive System launch excellence and go-to-market strategy, including defining value proposition, positioning, collateral to ensure software is viewed as a selling point for platforms and assays.
Identify growth opportunities for Software Improvement by analyzing market dynamics, competitive landscape, and customer workflow needs to inform software development and expansion priorities.
Own the System Franchise strategy, driving initiatives to expand connected installed base, improve software utilization and reliability, and contribute to system-level differentiation through evidence-based competitive positioning.