Product Owner

Mastercam; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercam is seeking a Product Owner to work with the Product Manager to manage and prioritize the product backlog for core Mastercam areas such as graphics, operations, and database. You will translate strategy into epics and user stories for agile teams, guiding delivery of high-quality software aligned with customer needs and business goals.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements, maintain detailed backlogs, and contribute to long-term roadmaps and release planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner preferred.
• 6-9 years' experience in a technical CAD/CAM environment in Product Management.
• Practical experience with modern software development methodologies, preferably Agile.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the product backlog for key solution areas and core Mastercam features.
• Translate strategy into epics, user stories, and defects for agile teams.
• Collaborate with Product Manager and stakeholders to refine requirements and success metrics.
• Deliver high-quality software aligned with customer needs and business goals.
• Provide visibility into progress and help roadmap planning and release activities.

Skills

CSPO

CAD/CAM PM

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Job description

As Product Owner, you will partner closely with the Product Manager to manage and prioritize the product backlog for key solution areas, including EverPath Technology, Probing, and Multiaxis Milling or Mastercam's core system, such as graphics, selection, operations, chaining, and database. You will translate product strategy and roadmap objectives into well-defined epics, user stories, and defects, providing clear direction to Agile development teams. In this role, you will guide the delivery of high-quality software solutions, ensuring development efforts remain aligned with product priorities, customer needs, and business goals while supporting the successful execution of the product roadmap.

How You’ll Drive Success

Team Leadership and Product Quality

• Champion the team in building high-quality products that meet customer needs.
• Proven ability to partner with developers to deliver results in a timely, agile manner.

Requirements and User Stories

• Work with Product Managers and other stakeholders to identify business needs and define requirements for the product features through the development of user stories.
• Effectively present product ideas, strategies, and designs to internal and external stakeholders.

Agile Development

• Work with nominated scrum team to develop and deliver new features using best practice agile development methodologies.
• Create and maintain prioritized and detailed work item backlogs which accurately reflect customer and business priorities.
• Pro-actively work with QC and Tech Service in the support of the Mastercam community and management of requests for software changes through Digital.AI Agility.

Project Visibility and Validation

• Provide proactive, clear visibility of progress towards completion of assigned projects.
• Work to understand and pro-actively validate new features with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with Product Owner team to provide insight and contribute to long-term roadmaps and overall release planning.

Product Promotion

• Work with PO team and other departments to promote product and support the Mastercam community. Activities include, but are not limited to, Reseller conferences, Trade shows, Open houses, Reseller and Customer visits, Rollout meetings, Mastercam forum, and other social media interactions.

Professional Development

• Participate in applicable professional, technical, and career development training (to include attainment of associated qualifications where required).
• May perform other duties as directed.

The Talents We’re Seeking

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering related discipline, or equivalent experience required.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner preferred.
• 6 - 9 years' experience in a technical CAD/CAM environment in Product Management.
• Practical experience and clear understanding of modern software development methodologies (preferably in an Agile environment)

Preferred Skills

• Creative, critical, analytical, and effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with an above average ability to assess risks.
• Proven ability to multi-task and stay organized while projecting a positive outward demeanor, and to work independently, with self-direction, to complete tasks and projects in a pro-active manner.
• Proven time management skills and the ability to work and lead in a team environment successfully supporting others.
• Above average communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to provide accurate and timely information in a succinct and easy to understand manner.

Who We Are

At Mastercam, we do not just keep pace with manufacturing—we set the pace. For over 40 years, we have been the name behind the breakthroughs, the partner for those who refuse to settle. When the industry says “too complex,” we say, “challenge accepted.”

We are more than software. We are a movement of makers, innovators, and problem-solvers driving transformation across the globe.

Backed by a network of 400 Channel Partners and a thriving developer community, Mastercam delivers the tools and expertise to turn ambitious ideas into flawless reality. From aerospace to automotive, medical to education, we empower manufacturers to push boundaries and redefine what is possible.

As part of Intelligent Manufacturing and the Sandvik Group, we are leading the charge in digital transformation. Our team of 500+ professionals is united by a single mission: to help achieve precision, productivity, and performance without compromise.

Our Core Values? They are not just words. They are how we win:

• Winning Together: Collaboration is not optional—it is the engine that drives us.
• Responsibility: Safety, integrity, and sustainability aren’t boxes to check—they are the foundation of trust.

Innovation. Collaboration. Growth. That is the Mastercam way. Explore more at www.mastercam.com, connect on LinkedIn, and join the conversation with #mastercam.

The next big challenge is waiting—are you ready to accept?

It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin or any other classification protected by applicable local or state laws.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.