Product Manager, Ansys Cloud - Jobs in Montréal, QC

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Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. We empower the worlds 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.SUMMARYThe Product Manager is an intermediate professional,responsible for creating product related output (white papers, blog posts, product release updates, sales training, roadmaps, etc.) and translating market needs to product development roadmaps. The individualhas broad working knowledge of the product portfolio but may require input from a subject matter expert for a specific application focus. The individual has the competency to prepare nearly complete work that is subject to approval by senior colleagues.Ansys simulation components are increasingly used by a growing ecosystem of independent developers in their software solutions. This ecosystem needs automation of engineering simulation workflows that are fast, accurate, and easy-to-use. We are building a Cloud based Platform to enable the delivery of secure, reliable APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to access Ansys simulation capabilities and services, enhancing engineering processes with actionable insights from multi-physics simulation and Artificial Intelligence.In this role, you will be responsible for the Cloud Infrastructure and Services that will enable developers to quickly build new simulation applications and services to solve challenging, real-world problems. You will research and understand the infrastructure and services needed to build solutions using Ansys technologies with integrated data and automated workflows.You will demonstrate leadership through engagement with customers, field staff, and development teams to define the offering strategy, influence revenue objectives and go-to-market strategy. You will work closely with Strategy, Development, Support, Legal, and Sales teams. The role requires awareness of industry trends combined with excellent communication skills, especially the ability to communicate business value of technical innovations. This position requires strong technical acumen and the ability to drive consensus among cross-functional groups to achieve joint goals across a variety of stakeholders.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist product marketing and sales support activities for a specific line or area of the Business Units products
• Work closely with Development teams to create realistic development plans and schedules
• Assist with creation of written product specifications and requirements
• 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
• Lead efforts to produce technical white papers, application notes, product 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 product features and design flows as necessary
• Research market needs to drive the vision for a world-class Cloud Platform
• Articulate technical requirements, business value impact and competitive differentiation
• Establish clear goals, key success metrics, detailed plans, and delivery roadmaps
• Drive execution while anticipating and managing risks, measuring and communicating progress
• Interact with all stakeholders, collecting feedback, prioritizing requests, and building consensus
• Guide the architecture, dashboards, documentation, tools, and tutorials
• Create use case stories for simulations leveraging Cloud resources
• Partner with channels to grow the ecosystem around Ansys Cloud
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies in collaboration with Legal, Security, etc.

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or closely related field with 2 years of combined experience in any of the following: engineering, computer aided engineering (CAE) simulations, pre-sales support, sales, or customer engagement, or masters degree with no experience
• Excellent communication skills, especially the ability to communicate business value of technical innovations
• Experience with Cloud service providers, e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in business, science or engineering, 5+ years of combined experience in engineering, CAE simulations, or technical sales
• Prior experience in a product management role
• 2+ years of Cloud Computing experience
• 2+ years of combined experience in engineering, CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) simulations, or technical sales
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to different audiences, both written and verbal, and to influence a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the technical architecture and development processes for Cloud distributed systems
• Ability to collaborate and partner with other functional teams and in international markets to achieve common goals
• Awareness of industry trends in the Cloud and CAE simulation spaces

ALIGNING YOUR VALUES TO OUR SOLUTIONSAt Ansys, our diverse, collaborative teams give us the strength and insight to solve the worlds 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 ANSYSAt 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, its about the learning, the discovery and the collaboration. Its about the "whats next" as much as the "mission accomplished." And its 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 worlds 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 Americas Most Responsible Companies.For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.comWe 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.#SP#LI-AA1Quick Apply

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