Senior Product Manager - OpenRoads

Senior Product Manager, Civil Design

Location: Home-Based, United States

Position Summary

Bentley (BSY) is recruiting a Senior Product Manager to join its Civil Engineering team. The position involves overseeing the development and lifecycle of the OpenRoads and OpenRail product lines. The role includes working with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, UX, quality control, marketing, and sales to ensure products meet user requirements and align with business objectives. This position requires strategic planning and communication skills, technical knowledge, and significant road and/or rail design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a product strategy that aligns with the company's vision and market demands. Identify opportunities for innovation and growth within the civil engineering software space.
• Conduct thorough discovery and research to understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape. Use insights to inform product development and positioning.
• Lead low-cost experimentation to develop and validate innovative product capabilities to exceed user expectations.
• Play a proactive role in product planning and maintaining a detailed product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations. Prioritize features and enhancements based on user feedback and market analysis.
• Work closely with development/engineering, UX, quality assurance, and other teams to translate product vision into actionable requirements. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams.
• Engage with customers to gather feedback, understand pain points, and identify areas for improvement. Build strong relationships with key clients and industry partners.
• Monitor and analyze product performance metrics to assess success and identify areas for improvement. Make data-driven decisions to optimize product offerings.
• Create and maintain product documentation, including user guides, technical specifications, and release notes.
• Provide training and support to internal teams and customers, ensuring they have the knowledge and resources needed to effectively use our products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of practical experience in road or rail design using Bentley and/or other software tools, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, preferably in the civil engineering software industry.
• Familiarity with Bentley software such as MicroStation, ProjectWise, OpenRoads, OpenRail, OpenBridge, and OpenTunnel is a plus.
• Strong understanding of road design civil engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency in software development processes and methodologies is a plus.
• Creative and strategic thinker with a knack for problem-solving. Ability to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions. Experience with data analytics tools and techniques is a plus.
• Passion for understanding customer needs and delivering exceptional user experiences. Experience in customer-facing roles is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends.
• Ability to travel (about 10%) to industry events, user meetings and other Bentley offices.
• Requires sitting or standing at will while performing work on a computer (or any other physical requirements).

What We Offer:

• A great Team and culture – please see our colleague video.
• An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start.
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