Director of Manufacturing Software Strategy

As a Portfolio Strategy Lead for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), you will drive the growth and evolution of our industrial software suite. You will define the long-term vision for our platform, ensuring it remains a cornerstone for connected manufacturing, AI-driven operations, and autonomous production environments. Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the MES platform, balancing modernization efforts with new market growth.
• Leverage Voice of Customer (VOC) data and market intelligence to prioritize investment decisions and feature development.
• Drive commercial success by evolving software business models to increase recurring revenue and expand market share.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and AI-ready software architectures.
• Foster deep relationships with key industry stakeholders to align product capabilities with evolving regulatory and operational requirements.
• Oversee the transition of legacy systems to modern, cloud-enabled, or SaaS-oriented deployment models.
• Manage portfolio economics, including investment planning, pricing strategies, and go-to-market execution.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven track record in enterprise software, industrial automation, or SaaS leadership.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship., * 8+ years of experience in product management or business leadership within manufacturing technology.
• Deep understanding of MES, MOM, and industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Experience with P&L ownership and strategic portfolio transformation.
• Domain expertise in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, or Automotive.