Product Management Director, Software

Danaher Corporation•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•$195,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Management Director, Software drives the strategy and execution of Cepheid’s software portfolio, including installed base growth, lifecycle management, and on-market performance optimization for platform and reporting software. The role partners with assay, instrument, and commercial teams to support system growth and deliver integrated customer solutions. The Director sets the vision for system portfolio strategy, shapes the roadmap, and leads lifecycle management across launches, on-market releases, and end-of-life. The position also leads software strategy execution across functions, drives launch and go-to-market excellence, identifies software growth opportunities, and owns system franchise strategy to expand connected installed base, improve software utilization and reliability, and strengthen system differentiation. This position is part of the Global Product Management Organization in Sunnyvale, California, and is on-site. It reports to the Sr. Director of Product Management, Systems & Software. Frequent travel of up to 30%, including possible international travel, is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 12 or more years of related work experience, or a master’s degree in the field with 8 or more years of related work experience.
At least 4 years of experience in Global Product Management or Global Product Marketing.
Demonstrated experience leading global product launches and working in global cross-functional groups.
Frequent travel of up to 30%, which may include international travel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the molecular diagnostic industry, including instrument platform software and competitive system landscapes.
Effective communication and strong teamwork and collaboration with internal constituents, customers, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Set the future vision for system portfolio strategy, shaping the roadmap, installed base expansion, and lifecycle management, including launches, on-market releases, and end-of-life.
Lead strategy and product performance reviews with senior leadership.
Lead cross-functional execution of software strategy in partnership with R&D, operations, service, assay/product teams, and commercial functions.
Drive system launch excellence and go-to-market strategy, including defining the value proposition, positioning, and collateral so software supports platform and assay sales.
Identify software improvement and growth opportunities by analyzing market dynamics, the competitive landscape, and customer workflow needs.
Own system franchise strategy and drive initiatives to expand the connected installed base, improve software utilization and reliability, and contribute to system-level differentiation through evidence-based competitive positioning.