IDGS Product Manager

BEA Sensors Americas; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Pittsburgh is seeking an IDGS Product Manager to own and drive the strategic direction of the product portfolio across North America. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing technical product portfolios and demonstrate strategic and analytical skills. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, overseeing product lifecycle management, and collaborating with marketing and sales for effective market positioning. This is an opportunity to drive innovation and growth in the technology sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing technical product portfolios or product lines.
• Experience working with technical teams and commercial organizations locally and globally.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive strategic direction of the IDGS product portfolio.
• Lead product development processes from concept to commercialization.
• Partner with sales and marketing for effective product positioning.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical decision-making

Cross-functional initiative leadership

Technical fluency

Clear communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field

MBA or technical graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Figma

Confluence

Jira

Wrike

Miro

Job description

Key Responsibilities

The IDGS Product Manager is responsible for owning and driving the strategic direction, health, and evolution of the IDGS product portfolio across the US, Canada, and LATAM. This role exists to ensure the segment’s portfolio is competitive, differentiated, technically aligned with market needs, and positioned for sustainable growth. The IDGS Product Manager acts as the portfolio’s business owner, accountable for lifecycle performance, roadmap execution, and development of next‑generation solutions that strengthen BEA’s leadership position.

Portfolio Strategy & Ownership

• Define and maintain the IDGS product portfolio strategy aligned with corporate growth priorities.
• Establish and continuously refine multi-year product roadmaps.
• Evaluate portfolio performance and recommend investments, enhancements, repositioning, or end-of-life decisions.
• Identify whitespace opportunities and prioritize development initiatives based on market attractiveness and strategic fit.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

• Lead segmentation analysis to identify target verticals, customer profiles, and growth opportunities.
• Monitor competitive landscape, pricing dynamics, and technology trends.
• Translate market insights into actionable product strategies and development priorities.

Product Development Leadership

• Own product requirements definition and ensure alignment between market needs and engineering execution.
• Drive cross‑functional product development processes from concept through commercialization.
• Lead business case development including ROI, cost targets, and positioning strategy.
• Ensure solutions meet performance, regulatory, and customer usability expectations.

Lifecycle Management & Portfolio Maintenance

• Oversee ongoing product performance, including pricing strategy, cost optimization, and feature evolution.
• Coordinate product updates, revisions, certifications, and sustain engineering priorities.
• Maintain portfolio relevance through continuous improvement initiatives.

Go‑to‑Market Enablement

• Partner with sales and marketing to ensure effective positioning, messaging, and launch execution.
• Equip commercial teams with tools, training, and insights needed to win in target markets.
• Evaluate launch effectiveness and adjust strategies based on field feedback and performance metrics.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Act as the portfolio’s internal champion, aligning stakeholders around strategic priorities.
• Provide direction to engineering, operations, and marketing communications teams to ensure cohesive execution.
• Facilitate decision‑making by balancing technical feasibility, business value, and customer impact.

Qualifications & Competencies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or related field (MBA or technical graduate degree preferred)
• Demonstrated experience managing technical product portfolios or product lines
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical decision‑making skills
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives
• Experience working with technical teams and commercial organizations locally and globally
• Advanced proficiency with business tools and data analysis (Microsoft Office Suite, Figma, Confluence, Jira, Wrike, & Miro)

Core Competencies

• Portfolio mindset with strong business ownership orientation
• Strategic vision combined with execution discipline
• Technical fluency and customer empathy
• Influence without authority
• Clear communicator and persuasive presenter
• Data‑driven decision maker