Product Director, Arena

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. 

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.  

Become a senior product leader within the Arena Product Management organization, responsible for the strategy, execution, and outcomes of a defined product domain. The Product Director leads and mentors a team of Product Managers while remaining hands-on with high-impact initiatives. This role partners closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, and Customer teams to deliver customer-centric solutions that drive business value and long-term platform growth. Telecommuting permitted. This role focuses on Arena’s enterprise SaaS PLM and QMS solution.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field.

· 10+ years of experience in Product Management or a closely related role, with demonstrated progression into senior leadership responsibilities.

· 3+ years of experience leading and developing Product Managers including hiring, coaching, and performance management.

· Proven experience building, managing, and scaling teams of Product Managers in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

· Has prioritizes and managed multiple simultaneous projects and initiatives in a fast-paced R&D environment.

· Successful track record in defining, delivering, and supporting software fixes, features, and solutions.

· Proficient in both in-person and remote (or hybrid) work environments.

· Experience utilizing both Agile and Waterfall development processes.

· Effective collaborator with global and diverse teams, capable of working independently.

PREFERRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

· Demonstrated ability to own product strategy and outcomes across a portfolio of products or features.

· Experience operating as a senior product leader in complex, enterprise SaaS environments.

· Strong leadership presence with the ability to represent product strategy and tradeoffs to executive stakeholders.

· Ability to balance hands-on product execution with people leadership and organizational scaling.

· Passionate problem solver dedicated to delivering high-quality, customer-centric products and features.

· Attentive to detail when interpreting customer and stakeholder inputs, translating them into actionable feature requirements.

· Proven track record in defining software product strategies and roadmaps that drive customer satisfaction and growth.

· Skilled presenter with experience delivering technical, business, and strategic presentations to diverse audiences.

· Strong analytical skills, leveraging data and market insights to make informed product decisions.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, aligning opinions towards customer and business outcomes, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

· Previous experience with Arena or other enterprise PLM/QMS systems preferred.

· Familiarity with cloud-native product and design tools such as Confluence, Jira, Figma, etc., is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for a defined product domain, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer needs

· Lead prioritization and tradeoff decisions across multiple product teams, balancing customer impact, business value, and technical feasibility

· Represent the product domain in cross-functional and executive forums, clearly communicating strategy, risks, and outcomes

· Continuously assess market trends, customer feedback, and competitive dynamics to inform product direction and investment decisions

· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Managers, providing coaching, feedback, and career guidance to support individual and team growth

· Support hiring, onboarding, and scaling of the product team as organizational needs evolve

· Establish clear ownership, operating rhythms, and standards for product discovery, delivery, and execution across the team

· Oversee and contribute to the creation of high-quality product requirements and use cases, ensuring consistency and clarity while remaining hands-on with high-impact initiatives

· Partner closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, and Customer teams to deliver cohesive, customer-centric solutions

· Monitor key product metrics and outcomes to assess performance, guide iteration, and inform future roadmap decisio