Associate Product Manager (Remote)

Company: Ansys, Inc.
Location: Apex
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. We empower the world's most innovative companies to deliver transformational products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software solutions, we help our customers solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination. Whether you are a software developer, product engineer, sales team member, or part of our corporate team, at Ansys we know that by embracing what makes us each unique, we become collectively better.

SUMMARY

Ansys Discovery is one of the most exciting and innovative products at Ansys on a mission to bring simulation to every engineer and product. In support of that mission, we are looking to expand the product management team to better facilitate customer engagement and accelerate the product roadmap.

As a member of the 3D Design product management team, you will be responsible for supporting many aspects of the creation of the Discovery application including definition of personas, product requirements, design reviews, and feature testing and acceptance. You will also be expected to represent the product and product strategy to customers and sales staff.

In this position you willbe part ofahighly motivatedinternational and diverse team of engineers, mathematiciansand UX designers who workto innovate and redefine the user experience for Ansys products both on the desktop and in the cloud.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Support product management activities for the Ansys Discovery product line
* Work closely with Development teams to create realistic development plans and schedules
* Serve as proxy customer for feature development, providing feedback on design reviews, specifications, and implemented features
* Assist with creation of design specifications, requirements, and mock-ups
* Engage ACE (ANSYS Customer Excellence) teams regularly to gain product feedback and assess competitive threats
* Maintain close relationships with customers to remain aware of their needs and perspectives
* Support evolution of the 3D Design product strategy at Ansys in support of corporate initiatives and goals
* Represent Ansys Discovery at customer meetings, conferences, and events
* Provide quality assurance testing and feedback on new product features and design flows as necessary
* Provide training to Customer Excellence and Account Teams as necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or aclosely related field with 2+ years of combined experience in engineering, CAE simulations, or technical sales or a Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field
* Detailed experience with commercial CAE tools, engineering simulation concepts, and 3D modeling capabilities
* Excellent communication skills, especially the ability to communicate business value of technical innovations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field with 5+ years of combined experience in engineering, CAE simulations, or technical sales
* Experienced in using Ansys products and/or competitive products in the market
* Prior experience in a sales support, technical sales or product management role

ALIGNING YOUR VALUES TO OUR SOLUTIONS

At Ansys, our diverse, collaborative teams give us the strength and insight to solve the world's most challenging engineering problems. Our ONE Ansys culture has at its core:

* Customer Focus
* Results and Accountability
* Innovation
* Transparency and Integrity
* Mastery
* Inclusiveness
* Sense of Urgency
* Collaboration and Teamwork

ENGINEERING YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in servicing well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high - met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head-on. At Ansys, it's about the learning, the discovery and the collaboration. It's about the "what's next" as much as the "mission accomplished." And it's about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy and ethics.

At Ansys, you will find yourself among those eager to drive the world towards the next best thing with hands planted firmly on the wheel. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at lower cost. As a measure of our success in attaining these goals, Ansys has been recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies by prestigious publications such as Bloomberg Businessweek and FORTUNE magazines.

Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following awards: Bay Area Best Places to Work, a Pillar World Awards Gold Winner, Fast Company Best Places to Work for Innovators, a Gold Stevie Award for Great Employers, the FORTUNE Future 50, a DCA Silver Winner, an R&D100 Finalist, a 20% by 2020 Women on Boards winner, a 2020 Pittsburgh Tech 50 - finalist, and America's Most Responsible Companies.

For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone thrives as ONE Ansys team.

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.

Nearest Major Market: Waltham

Nearest Secondary Market: Boston

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