Software Product Manager

Daktronics

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Daktronics is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Product Manager to drive the success of SaaS software in a fast-paced, Agile environment. In this role, you will own the product vision, strategy, and lifecycle for cloud-based applications with shared data platforms and external integrations. You’ll work cross-functionally with customers, business leaders, and development teams to explore market opportunities, set clear priorities, and deliver scalable solutions that create measurable customer value and strong financial performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering and/or Business with strong technical knowledge.
5+ years of software product management experience
Strong interpersonal skills: can engage with multiple stakeholders and adapt communication style to be most effective; strong oral and written communication skills.
Leading through influence across functional teams and organizational layers.
Managing ambiguity and adapting to shifting needs.
Developing strong relationships with customers or industry partners and leveraging them to identify and understand customer needs.
Vision setting and strategy; successfully championing new and different concepts.
Evaluating wide-ranging short- and long-term opportunities and setting clear priorities.
Strong curiosity and drive for continuous learning.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Team player; quick to offer help; supports the needs of our teams and stakeholders.
Responsible and accountable for results.
The selected individual must be able to travel by air and ground and comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy to begin and maintain employment.
Ability to travel domestically or internationally, up to a week at a time to customer sites, installations, vendors, conventions, company headquarters, etc.
Fluent in English, written and verbal.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Work in team centric environment grounded in Agile values and principles.
Management of SaaS products, shared data platforms, external product integrations and external partnerships.
Experience incorporating emerging technologies, like generative AI or AI agents, to improve and automate customer workflows.
Hands-on experience with Daktronics software products.
Exercise good judgment in making decisions, considering both short- and long-range implications.
Work effectively as a team member, working independently with minimal supervision. Offer assistance when needed, propose and implement suggestions for product and process improvements, and communicate effectively with customers and team members.
Become knowledgeable of company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned and required to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Identify customer needs, industry trends, and competition through thorough research and direct engagement.
Collaborate with business leaders, partners, customers, technical teams, and other stakeholders to ensure product success.
Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company's goals and objectives.
Track, report, and improve the products’ financial performance.
Collaborate with stakeholders and product development teams to set product priorities.
Partner with cross-functional teams in the design and development of new products and features.
Partner with product launch teams to ensure stakeholders are prepared to produce, sell, and support our products.
Own the product through its full lifecycle, communicating and partnering with stakeholders through transitions.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure smooth product implementation.
Gather and analyze customer feedback, product usage, and reliability data to continuously improve product offerings.