Senior Product Manager

Bentley Systems; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley Systems is seeking an experienced product manager in Philadelphia. The role requires managing the product lifecycle from discovery to production, developing strategies and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 8+ years in software product management, preferably with AI-enhanced products. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is highly desirable. The position values excellent communication and a growth mindset. Join us for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team focused on user-centric design.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in software product management.
• Experience with AI‑enhanced products, including generative AI, is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience leading product teams through all stages of the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle from discovery to production.
• Develop and maintain product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Collaborate closely with team members to support their work.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

AI-enhanced products

Team collaboration

Market research

User-centric design

Excellent communication

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from initial discovery to production, and beyond.
• Develop and maintain a vision, strategy and roadmap for the product as critical foundations to ensure that all stakeholders have a common understanding of the path forward.
• Use the right market research and user discovery techniques to define the right product to build, and validate the approach to implementation through prototypes and user testing.
• Maintain product direction and priorities aligned with the broader business goals.
• Work in close collaboration with all team members, supporting their work by creating clarity, helping with prioritization and removing roadblocks.
• Make sure that alignment of all teams stays strong by conveying current development status, objectives and connection to product roadmap and overall company strategy.
• Work with the team to make sure that the product backlog is visible, clear and up-to-date.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Technical Support and other stakeholder groups to ensure that products are launched seamlessly and have ongoing support.
• Actively seek feedback from teams and stakeholders to enrich teamwork and solid product strategy.
• Use monitoring and tracking tools to understand how the product performs on the market and how users get value from it.
• Keep an eye on the industry and its influence on product development, and be ready to steer or pivot as necessary.
• Champion and foster a culture of user‑centricity, collaboration and a growth mindset across all teams and stakeholders involved in product development and operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in software product management; product management experience with AI‑enhanced products, including generative AI, is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing or a closely related field is highly desirable.
• Ability to combine overall product strategy, key customer input, and broad market and community feedback with a detailed, executable product plan.
• Demonstrable experience leading product teams through all stages of the product lifecycle, either for complete products or major features.
• Knowledge of product management practices and frameworks that can be applied to different situations and phases of the product lifecycle.
• Deep experience partnering with disciplines such as engineering, product design, UX, marketing, sales, and support to identify, define, deliver, and operate a successful product.
• Ability to lead by influence, ensuring every team has what it needs to stay aligned and progress forward.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of discussing complex concepts and strategies with diverse audiences, from development teams to executive sponsors.
• Good understanding of the business and financial aspects of products.
• Growth mindset, actively seeking feedback and learning opportunities to overcome challenges and continue developing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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