Senior Product Manager - Developer Tools

Ansys is the leading developer of engineering simulation software that enables engineers to innovate and create the products of tomorrow.

Our software is used to design the aerodynamics of Formula 1 cars, reusable 3D printed rockets, next generation chips and autonomous driving systems - allowing engineers to virtually explore the structural, thermal, fluids, optical and electromagnetic performance of their innovations.

We are increasingly seeing our simulation services be used by partner and customer methods developers as a component in their software solutions and applications.

Ansys is on a journey to build a developer ecosystem that aims to make simulation more pervasive for engineers with an eventual expansion to many other professionals that could benefit from 3D physics insight;

for example, a doctor examining the structural integrity of a 3D printed bone transplant or the blood flow in a patient’s heart.

The Senior Product Manager, Developer Tools is responsible for engaging with customers, field staff, and development to drive revenue influence gains from Ansys developer tools, oversee the go-to-market strategy, and generate product roadmaps that facilitate customer and partner adoption and build Ansys competitive differentiation in the market.

The ideal candidate has broad knowledge of the Ansys product portfolio and common multi-physics workflows that is sufficient to educate the broader organization on the unique value of PyAnsys and APIs.

This individual will have a passion for technology, strong technical acumen, and experience with open source development processes and python.

The position requires the ability to communicate and drive consensus among cross-functional groups to achieve joint goals and to manage complex roadmap dependencies across business units.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive product strategy, planning, marketing as well as sales support activities for the developer tools offered across the Ansys product portfolio
• Understand developer needs from industry research and direct customer and partner insights to define tooling requirements
• Create written tooling specifications and requirements
• Work closely with the customers and partners to evaluate and prioritize changes and enhancements
• Work closely with Development teams to create realistic development plans and schedules
• Identify and drive developer experience initiatives, covering Open API standards, documentation, sample code, SDKs and tools
• Establish standards for APIs and developer tools published by Ansys to create consistency and compatibility across the product portfolio as well as ensure backward compatibility of developed applications
• Focus on go-to-market activities aimed at helping to achieve strategic revenue impact and adoption objectives
• Work closely with technical ACE (ANSYS Customer Excellence) teams to gain product feedback and assess competitive threats
• Maintain close relationships with customers to remain aware of their needs and perspectives
• Participate in producing technical white papers, application notes, tooling positioning presentations, and webinars as part of the GTM strategy
• Engage and facilitate solutions in any Pre-Sales situations as appropriate
• Function as a specialist / expert during customer visits and technical events as appropriate
• Provide quality assurance testing and feedback on new features and workflows as necessary
• Provide training to Customer Excellence and Account Teams as necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an Engineering field with 5 years of combined experience in engineering, computer aided engineering (CAE) simulations, pre-sales support, sales, or customer engagement, or a Masters with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 year of experience
• Ability to manage complex projects
• Experience and understanding of the full end-to-end simulation process from geometry to solution post-processing
• Awareness of industry trends towards automation and democratization, requiring workflows that are fast, accurate, and easy-to-use
• Excellent communication skills, especially the ability to communicate business value of technical innovations
• Able to travel while remaining productive and professional on the road
• Able to work irregular hours and some weekends to support events and in accommodation of international audiences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years of combined experience in engineering, CAE simulations, or technical sales
• 3+ years experience with Ansys flagship products in the Structural, Electronics, and / or Fluids product lines
• Prior experience in a product management role
• Able to demonstrate solid programming abilities in one or more of the following languages : Python, Java, .NET, C++

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential.

We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components : the commitments to our stakeholders, the behaviors of how we work together, and the actions of how we deliver results.

Together as ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement.

Our Commitments :

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values :

• Adaptability : Be open, welcome what's next
• Courage : Be courageous, move forward passionately
• Generosity : Be generous, share, listen, serve
• Authenticity : Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions :

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team
• We demonstrate mastery
• We deliver outstanding results

INCLUSION IS AT OUR CORE

We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.

WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN 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 working with 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.

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 a lower cost.

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.

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE

Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on : Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the , Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (Belgium, China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and ).