Director, Product Management - Process Simulation

Aspen Technology, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Charitable giveback day

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

AspenTech is seeking a Product Management Director to define and execute the product strategy for Aspen HYSYS and drive market growth. You will lead a team of product managers and collaborate with Product Marketing, Sales, Services, R&D and Solution Consulting to ensure the continued success of AspenTech's Process Simulation portfolio.

You will own the product lifecycle from ideation to execution, align with Performance Engineering goals, engage key customers and partners, and push for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Process Engineering or related discipline.
• MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in the petroleum, energy, or process industries.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for Aspen HYSYS, backed by a business case.
• Lead an Agile product lifecycle from ideation to execution with clear value proof points.
• Engage customers and partners to drive adoption and growth in the Process Simulation portfolio.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Product Management team and collaborate with cross-functional groups.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile product development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related

MBA a plus

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Process simulation workflows

Job description

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

Product Management Director

You will define and execute the product strategy for Aspen HYSYS while driving market growth, customer adoption and solution differentiation. Reporting to the Senior Director of Product Management, you will lead a team of product managers and collaborate closely with Product Marketing, Sales, Services, R&D and Solution Consulting to ensure the continued success of AspenTech's Process Simulation portfolio.

Your Impact

• Product Vision, Strategy, and Sharp Execution: Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for the product, backed by financial assessment such as a business case.
• Responsible for Agile roadmap for the product lifecycle (ideation and formation through execution), specifying the positioning, pricing, differentiation, competitive strategy, and definable value and proof points.
• Aligns the product vision and strategy to overall Performance Engineering and AspenTech objectives.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive developments, and customer requirements.
• Customer Engagement and Customer Centricity: Build strong relationships with key customers, industry leaders, and strategic partners. Serve as a thought leader and advocate for AspenTech process simulation solutions internally and externally. Champion customer-centric product development, balancing market needs, innovation and business objectives.
• Portfolio Ownership and Growth Focus: Drive business growth through increased customer adoption, expansion into new markets, and successful introduction of new capabilities. Drive innovation initiatives that strengthen competitive differentiation and market leadership, with close collaboration with R&D and other teams such as AI, UX and other product portfolios. Support evaluation of potential technology acquisitions and strategic partnerships that can accelerate market growth and product differentiation. Partner closely with Product Marketing, Sales, Services, Solution Consulting to drive growth. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and successful outcomes.
• People Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing Product Management team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and customer focus. Responsible for hiring, coaching, retaining talent as well as actively managing performance. Lead from the front and create a best-in-class Product team.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Process Engineering or related discipline.
• MBA a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in the petroleum, energy, or process industries.
• Strong understanding of process simulation technologies and workflows.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Product Management experience within industrial software, engineering software or process industries.
• Experience leading or mentoring Product Management teams.
• Knowledge of Agile product development methodologies.
• Experience working with process simulation solutions such as Aspen HYSYS or similar technologies.
• Experience developing product strategies, business cases, and growth plans for enterprise software products.

Key Competencies

• Execution Focus: Knows how to get things done but also has the grit and resilience to drive execution. Pays close attention to detail, and monitors progress well.
• Outcome Orientation: This individual will be energized by a challenge and will stretch their team to achieve significant outcomes. Demonstrated ability to successfully introduce new products/services to market that is timely, cost-effective, and fully meets the needs of the target segment.
• Strategic Orientation: The successful candidate will be able to clearly identify and articulate evolving priorities for the business and frame business strategies and strategic direction for his/her area of business, underpinned by intensive market analysis, immediate customer feedback, and competitive analysis to drive solution development.
• Collaborating and Influencing: The successful candidate will communicate with conviction and clarity, whether working with the senior executive team, internal organizations, or customers. They will have a natural inclination toward leading through collaboration and seek input and buy-in from key players across the company and their team. They will also demonstrate the personal flexibility to adapt to proven corporate philosophies and practices, as well as contribute new, innovative thinking.

The salary range for this role is $196,800.00 - $246,000.00. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Charitable giveback day
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Retirement benefits to eligible employees

AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. Our Digital Grid Management software suite, including AspenTech OSI products, helps power and utilities companies achieve superior real-time control, optimization and management for exceptional performance of complex energy networks.

If you're looking to make a difference every day and push the limits of performance, AspenTech is doing things no one else thought was possible. As a leading industrial software partner, we help companies all over the world run safer, greener, longer and faster.

AspenTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. AspenTech does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related conditions, marital status, familial status, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship, military service or protected Veteran Status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation: We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who have a disability or sincere religious reasons to request accommodation, when necessary to enable the individual to participate in the job application or interview process. If you wish to request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].