Sr Manager, Product Management (Industrials)

SAS•Cary HQ, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Industrials team at SAS is seeking a Senior Manager - Product Management to support software offerings from the Industrials department. The role leads a team of Product Managers responsible for defining the vision and roadmap for a portfolio of offerings that bring advanced analytics and performance management to large global manufacturing, industrial, retail, and consumer goods organizations. The Senior Manager drives product strategy, roadmap execution, delivery planning, and alignment with departmental and corporate objectives. The role partners with Marketing, Sales, Commercialization, Engineering, and other stakeholders; engages senior management on product and business decisions; and communicates product direction and outcomes to internal and external audiences. It also champions customer-centric, data-driven product management, develops the team, and manages workforce planning, hiring, performance, and succession.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related discipline.
Twelve years of experience in Marketing, Sales, Consulting, or a related function in the technology industry, including product management.
Experience managing enterprise-level software products and projects.
Experience with Agile development methodology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage in technical discussions with customers, partners, and industry analysts.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple business units.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing teams is desirable.
Experience working in a continuous delivery development model.
Equivalent combinations of related education, training, and experience may be considered in place of the stated qualifications.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Product Managers, ensuring successful execution of product strategy, roadmap, and delivery plans in alignment with departmental and corporate objectives.
Partner with Marketing, Sales, Commercialization, Engineering, and other cross-functional stakeholders to define product priorities, optimize investment decisions, and maximize market impact.
Provide strategic leadership and engage senior management on product, investment, and business decisions that influence product direction and long-term growth.
Communicate and present product vision, strategy, roadmap, and business outcomes to internal stakeholders, customers, prospects, alliance partners, and industry analysts.
Evaluate customer needs, market trends, competitive offerings, emerging technologies, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities and strengthen the platform's market position.
Drive product portfolio success by balancing customer requirements, market opportunities, technical feasibility, and business objectives.
Lead people-management responsibilities, including workforce planning, resource allocation, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, talent development, and succession planning.
Set performance expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and foster accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
Mentor and develop team members, encouraging continuous learning, innovation, professional growth, and leadership development.
Promote a customer-centric and data-driven product management culture that delivers differentiated solutions and measurable business value.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
Medical plan options include a PPO with low annual deductible and copays, and an HDHP combined with a health savings account with a SAS contribution.
Free onsite health care center for employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan.
Pharmacy services, including prescription shipping at no additional charge for employees who are not local to headquarters.
Industry-leading 401(k) plan.
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support employee development.
Vacation time and a variety of paid holidays.
U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
Volunteer Time Off.
Parental leave.
Unlimited paid sick days.
Childcare benefits for all full-time employees.