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# Director of Manufacturing Software Strategy

- **Company:** PHOENIX ENGINEERING
- **Location:** Milwaukee, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,739.0 - $274,997.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Software, Software as a Service, Software Architecture, Enterprise Software Applications, Industrial Software, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=894a0a370f114057

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.