Product Owner - Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Aspen Technology, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AspenTech in Houston is seeking a mid-level Product Owner to join our Manufacturing and Supply Chain group, helping drive the next generation of optimization-focused software for refinery and petrochemical value chains.

You will blend software development, mathematical modeling, and a product mindset, collaborating with Product Management, Product Owners, and Product Designers to define features and workflows and ensure the team delivers customer-driven functionality.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or related fields (advanced degree preferable).
• 5+ years of experience with SAFe Agile or similar Agile frameworks is a must.
• Experience in the development of software for modeling, control and optimization of chemicals, oil & gas, and/or refining processes is a strong plus.
• Strong background in numerical methods, mathematical modeling, and optimization.
• Solid computer programming and software development experience, with specific experience in C#/.NET. Experience with C++ is a plus.
• Understanding of refinery, petrochemical, or chemical processes, including planning, scheduling, optimization, supply chain, or distribution workflows is a strong plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and support new and existing software features in AspenTech's MSC suite.
• Provide technical leadership for software development projects related to mathematical modeling and optimization.
• Collaborate with Product Management to define feature requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Contribute to feature and use case development, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with customer workflows and business priorities.
• Understand refinery, petrochemical, and supply chain workflows and translate them into practical, implementable software solutions.
• Participate in SAFe Agile events-PI Planning, Backlog Refinement, Iteration Planning, and System Demos-supporting clear communication and team alignment.
• Help improve the usability and clarity of product features through iterative feedback and design refinement.
• Support maintenance, debugging, and enhancement of the current codebase with a focus on stability and long term sustainability.
• Provide technical support to product management, product marketing, services, and customer support on customer activities.

Skills

SAFe Agile

C#.NET

C++

Math modeling

Chemical engineering background

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or related fields

Job description

AspenTech in Houston is seeking a mid-level Product Owner to join our Manufacturing and Supply Chain group, helping drive the next generation of optimization-focused software for refinery and petrochemical value chains.

You will blend software development, mathematical modeling, and a product mindset, collaborating with Product Management, Product Owners, and Product Designers to define features and workflows and ensure the team delivers customer-driven functionality.