Software Product Manager

Description:Our high-tech customer located in Ann Arbor offers a unique opportunity for a Product Manager who is passionate about building products in the virtual autonomous vehicle industry. This is a pivotal role where you will own a product end to end and will drive both the product strategy and execution. The role's uniqueness lies in its responsibility to integrate our legacy vehicle dynamics product into comprehensive simulation tools for autonomous customers. To breakdown the role you will expect to handle the following: - Define products based on a deep understanding of the markets, anticipate customer use cases, and time to market - Collaborate closely with engineering to implement the product, helping them to focus on impactful deliverables through effective prioritization and exceeding customer expectations. - Manage the complete product lifecycle from discovery to delivery, realizing the business outcome of the product - Work with the business development team, sales, and marketing to define the customer pitches, engagement models, go-to-market positioning & strategy, and pricing model through the sales process - Regularly interact with customers to gather feedback and ensure that it is incorporated into the productSkills:product management, simulation, simulation softwareTop Skills Details:product management,simulation,simulation softwareAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Must Haves: - 5+ years experience in a Product Management position in a top software tech company or high-growth startup - 5+ years of software engineering product development / simulation experience - Knowledge of vehicle components and use case areas, with exposure to vehicle testing regulations, peripherals, connectivity, or any other hardware aspect. - MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required Nice to have: - A previous founder who can grasp quickly when there is a product-market fit - Experience working on automotive computer-aided engineering products is a plus (advantage) - Exposure to hypergrowth at a startup from Series A to IPO - Prior experience in developing products for automotive applicationsExperience Level:Expert LevelAbout Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

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