Software Product Manager
IPG Photonics Corporation
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IPG Photonics Corporation in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Software Product Manager to own the strategy and roadmap for our software offerings that support and extend our systems portfolio. You’ll align engineering, customer needs, and business strategy to deliver valuable software features that drive customer satisfaction and revenue.
Work with customers, systems engineering, sales, and marketing to define requirements, prioritize the roadmap, and accelerate development.
Qualifications
- BS degree in CS, CE, EE, Systems Eng (MBA a plus)
- 6+ years in software product management with control systems exp
- Background in Agile/Scrum product delivery
- Proven track record launching software products from concept to launch
- Familiarity with embedded software or systems pairing software with hardware
- Strong technical fluency—discuss architecture, APIs, and system integration with engineers
- Excellent written and verbal communication with executives
- Experience writing PRDs and backlog management (Jira, Azure DevOps)
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven prioritization
- Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites or company sites
Responsibilities
- Own product vision, strategy, and roadmap for software products in IPG Systems BU
- Collaborate with global customers and an international team to shape digital transformation
- Conduct competitive and market analysis to inform prioritization
- Present roadmap updates and business cases to senior leadership
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Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 4,800 employees in more than 30 locations around the world. We aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life.
Our mission is to develop innovative laser solutions to make the world a better place. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society.
Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.
Owns the product strategy and roadmap for our software offerings that support and extend our systems portfolio. This role connects engineering, customer needs, and business strategy — turning market and customer insight into a clear product vision and driving it through delivery.
Works closely with customers, systems engineering, sales, and marketing to define requirements, prioritize the roadmap, speed up development, and launch software features that deliver real value to customers and the business. The ideal candidate has experience developing, commissioning, or supporting automation applications, knows how to get to the heart of what users actually need, and is genuinely passionate about building and shipping customer-facing products.
- Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for software products within the IPG Systems BU. Execute on strategy and analysis necessary to delight customers with world-class experience on IPG Systems software suites
- Work closely with global customers and an international team of software developers, mechanical and electrical engineers, applications engineers, sales and marketing colleagues to shape digital transformation of the IPG Systems portfolio
- Conduct competitive and market analysis to inform positioning and prioritization
- Present roadmap updates and business cases to senior leadership
- Gather and synthesize input from customers, sales, applications engineers, and internal stakeholders to define market requirements
- Translate requirements into clear, prioritized product specifications (PRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria) for engineering teams
- Partner with software engineering leads to plan releases, balancing scope, quality, and timelines
- Manage the product backlog and lead sprint/release planning ceremonies with engineering
- Collaborate with marketing and engineering on usability and workflow improvements
- Support go-to-market activities: pricing input, sales enablement materials, launch messaging, and training
- Act as the internal and external voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle
Define and track success metrics (adoption, usage, NPS, revenue impact) for owned products
- BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related technical field (MBA is a plus)
- 6+ years of experience in software product management, with proven industry experience in control system design, implementation, commissioning, or support,
- Background in Agile/Scrum product delivery
- Proven track record of launching successful software products from concept through launch
- Familiarity with embedded software, controls software, or systems that pair software with physical hardware
- Strong technical fluency — comfortable discussing architecture, APIs, and system integration with engineers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to executive stakeholders
- Experience writing PRDs, user stories, and managing product backlog (e.g., in Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar)
- Strong analytical skills; comfortable using data to drive prioritization decisions
- Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites or company sites
- Experience in photonics, laser systems, industrial automation, or related manufacturing technology
- Experience with B2B/industrial customer bases
377 Simarano Drive, Marlborough , Massachusetts 01752 , United States
Exempt
MA: $112,436 - $148,978
The pay range on this posting applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location posted, the applicable range could differ. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
Employees in this role are eligible for additional rewards which could include:
- Annual Discretionary Bonus or Sales Bonus as Applicable
All Regular* US employees receive:
- Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service
*Prorated for reduced hour schedules
IPG also offers access to:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disabilityinsurance
- 401(k) plan with Company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Adoption Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Bright Horizons Backup Care
- Bright Horizons College Coach
*Benefits eligibility may differ by program for reduced hour schedules
This job posting will remain active until a candidate is identified and/or the Company rescinds the job posting.
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