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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Product Manager - **Company:** IPG Photonics Corporation - **Location:** Marlborough, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Scrum Methodology, Software Product Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_2920e2291 ## About the Role * 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. Preferred qualifications: * Experience in photonics, laser systems, industrial automation, or related manufacturing technology. * Experience with B2B/industrial customer bases. ## Description * 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. Requirements & Execution: * 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. Go-to-Market & Stakeholder Engagement: * 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. 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