Principal Product Manager (Design)

Divergent; New Mexico; On-site; USD 167,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance options

Learning & development reimbursement

Job summary

Divergent is seeking a seasoned Product Manager for CAE tools to unify requests, own the software roadmap, and advocate for users within the IPT organization. You will drive adoption, align technical constraints, and collaborate with DES developers and cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutions.

This onsite role emphasizes strong communication, documentation, and leadership to minimize fragmentation and maximize impact across engineering and manufacturing programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls.
• Master's or bachelor's in mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years as product manager for CAE tools or engineering software.
• Proven ability to manage software roadmaps in complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication across users, managers, and cross-functional partners.
• Experience creating and curating documentation, training programs, and user-evangelization content.
• Ability to work in an export-controlled US EAR environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize incoming DES requests and stakeholder demands.
• Align DES software roadmap with user needs, technical constraints, and strategic objectives.
• Create, curate, and maintain documentation, training, and evangelization materials for current DES products.
• Synthesize disparate voices of the user base with the voices of their managers to inform roadmap and release decisions.
• Own outward release communication and adoption strategy.
• Work with PIPT, DES developers, and cross-functional partners to eliminate fragmented product-management overhead.
• Protect developer focus by owning product, documentation, and communication responsibilities.

Skills

Roadmap management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

CAE software

Export controls compliance

Education

Mechanical engineering degree (MS or BS)

Tools

Siemens NX / Teamcenter

Job description

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

Design and Engineering Systems at Divergent requires a dedicated product manager to unify disjointed request management, roadmap planning, and user advocacy. This role centralizes product ownership, aligns software roadmap with real user needs, and drives adoption and efficiency for the Divergent IPT organization.

The Role

• Manage and prioritize incoming DES requests and stakeholder demands
• Align DES software roadmap with user needs, technical constraints, and strategic objectives
• Create, curate, and maintain documentation, training, and evangelization materials for current DES products
• Synthesize disparate voices of the user base with the voices of their managers to inform roadmap and release decisions
• Own outward release communication and adoption strategy
• Work with PIPT, DES developers, and cross-functional partners to eliminate fragmented product-management overhead
• Protect developer focus by owning product, documentation, and communication responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Master's or bachelor's in mechanical engineering
• 10+ years as product manager for CAE tools as a product manager for CAE, engineering software, or interactive desktop applications
• Proven ability to manage software roadmaps in complex, multi-stakeholder technical environments
• Strong written and verbal communication across users, managers, and cross-functional partners
• Experience creating and curating documentation, training programs, and user-evangelization content
• Ability to work in an export-controlled / US EAR environment (if applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in computational design, desktop CAE, PLM, or additive-manufacturing software (Siemens NX / Teamcenter familiarity preferred)
• Experience with laser powder-bed fusion or similar production systems
• Track record driving adoption and reducing developer interruption in engineering organizations

Work Environment

• Onsite

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E07 - E09 as evaluated through our interview process.

• E06 / Staff Engineer: $166,990 - $204,090
• E07 / Principal Engineer: $171,450 - $235,740

Pay Range

$166,990 — $235,740 USD

What We Offer:

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

E-Verify: Right to Work

Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

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Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.