Product Manager

Own product direction and commercialization for Vericut’s optimization portfolio, translating customer and market needs into software capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain product requirements, specifications, workflows, acceptance criteria, and roadmap priorities for Vericut’s optimization portfolio
• Set product direction and development priorities across Vericut Force, Vericut Optimizer, the Stock Material Catalog, and the Vericut Tool Performance Database
• Convert customer feedback, machining workflows, technical requirements, and market insights into actionable product improvements and new capabilities
• Partner with Engineering and UX across the product development lifecycle, including sprint planning, testing, validation, and release readiness
• Review machining workflows to improve accuracy, reliability, usability, performance, and automation
• Maintain and expand optimization-related material and cutting-tool performance data to support product functionality and customer requirements
• Identify opportunities to incorporate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted capabilities, digital solutions, and automated optimization workflows
• Develop short- and long-term product strategies, including a 1–3 year roadmap aligned to business objectives, customer needs, and market opportunities
• Evaluate market potential, commercial viability, and business cases for new capabilities, services, and revenue opportunities, including OaaS and optimization data services
• Recommend pricing, packaging, licensing, and subscription models to strengthen competitive positioning, drive revenue, and accelerate adoption
• Assess market segments, customer applications, and industry opportunities to guide portfolio expansion, differentiation, and growth
• Monitor competitive technologies and industry developments in CNC machining, CAM, simulation, cutting tools, and optimization
• Run competitive and win/loss analyses to inform positioning, roadmap priorities, and commercialization strategy
• Identify and evaluate strategic partnerships with cutting-tool manufacturers, material suppliers, machine-tool builders, and CAM vendors
• Support go-to-market work by partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Applications Engineering for demos, customer evaluations, technical inquiries, and commercial opportunities
• Build sales enablement materials, including product presentations, ROI calculators, proof-of-value assessments, competitive comparisons, and technical documentation
• Establish validated optimization benchmarks and measurable customer results to support product value and commercialization
• Support product launches and adoption initiatives for existing and prospective Vericut customers
• Track utilization, customer savings, adoption, and renewal opportunities with Applications Engineering and commercial teams
• Capture customer feedback and measurable outcomes to drive product improvements and support success stories and case studies
• Contribute to release notes, training materials, Help content, technical articles, and marketing communications
• Monitor product and commercial performance indicators, including portfolio growth, roadmap execution, customer adoption, realized savings, and license renewals
• Identify opportunities to improve product development processes, customer experience, and cross-functional collaboration
• Provide recommendations to product leadership based on customer feedback, market intelligence, technical assessments, and business performance

Requirements

• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, cutting-tool geometry, and machining performance parameters, including chip thickness, feeds, speeds, cutting forces, and tool deflection
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts and customer requirements into clear product specifications and actionable recommendations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, commercial, and customer-facing teams
• Travel approximately 20–25%, including internationally, based on business needs
• Ability to meet applicable export-control requirements for access to controlled technical information, including ITAR and EAR regulations, as well as customer sites

Technologies

• Microsoft Office

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience in CNC programming, machining, or closely related manufacturing applications
• Minimum 2 years of experience in technology, engineering, product development, or a related technical field
• Experience collaborating with technical stakeholders to define software requirements, evaluate workflows, or support product development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Vericut or comparable NC simulation, verification, or optimization software
• Familiarity with physics-based cutting-force modeling, machining optimization, or advanced manufacturing technologies
• Experience in software product management, product lifecycle management, or commercial product strategy
• Experience with UX research, user-centered design, or workflow evaluation for technical and industrial applications
• Experience working directly with industrial customers, field engineering teams, or technical sales organizations
• Exposure to product commercialization, pricing strategies, market analysis, or sales enablement initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees
• 401(k) plan with 50% company match
• 17 days of PTO per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Parental leave for up to 14 weeks
• Life insurance

Compensation Details

• Salary range: USD 115,000 - 150,000 per year
• Starting pay may vary based on geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications
• CgTech participates in E-Verify

Location: Irvine, CA (onsite)

Travel: 20–25% (including internationally)