Description

XPLM Solution Inc, a subsidiary of Aras Corp, is a leading provider of integration solutions for product development software. As an innovative company with an international focus, we help our customers connect data and processes across system boundaries. We develop tools to connect our customers' software, and we are looking for the best employees to develop our ideas further.

As the Lead Product Manager, you will guide the strategy and roadmap for XPLM's core portfolio of mechanical CAD connectors and 3D solutions, ensuring that product decisions align with customer needs and market trends. You will act as a strategic partner to leadership, aligning our product roadmap with the Aras Innovator ecosystem. This is a "Player-Coach" role: you will personally drive the strategy for our Mechanical/3D products while building, managing, and mentoring a team of Product Managers.

Key Responsibilities:

PM Team Leadership & Management

• Team Mentorship & Growth: Mentor and lead a Product Management team (specialized in MCAD, ERP, and Platform) to support its growth.

• Process Ownership: Establish standardized PM frameworks (Agile, PRDs, prioritization) to ensure consistent delivery across all XPLM integration products.

• Roadmap Alignment: Partner with leadership to translate business goals into a multi-year roadmap and align closely with Aras on platform updates.

Mechanical CAD & 3D Product Ownership

• Connector Strategy: Define how mechanical data (from SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, Creo) is mapped, transformed, and synchronized within Aras.
• 3D Visualization: Own the roadmap for 3D viewable generation (JT, WebGL, etc.) and Digital Mock-Up (DMU) capabilities to enable cross-enterprise collaboration.
• CAD-to-BOM Logic: Direct the logic for how complex 3D assembly structures are converted into actionable PLM Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Workspace Management: Oversee the user experience for "Check-in/Check-out" and Work-in-Progress (WIP) data handling to maximize designer productivity.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field;
• Over 8+ years of experience in Product Management within B2B enterprise software environments, including:
  • At least 3 years in a leadership or lead role
  • Proven ownership of a product or major product area across the full lifecycle (Discovery, Delivery, Launch and Growth)
  • Experience in product strategy, prioritization, and roadmap development rooted in customer and market insights.
• Strong understanding of PLM systems and mechanical CAD processes (Aras Innovator experience is a plus).
• Ability to guide technical discussions and make strategic decisions based on a solid understanding of 3D data and engineering workflows.
• Proven leadership skills, including mentoring Product Managers and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into clear product direction.

*** This is not a Product Owner Position