Senior Product Manager - Product Design Simulation in Fusion

## Senior Product Manager - Product Design Simulation in FusionApplylocations: EMEA - Germany - Offsite/Home: EMEA - Poland - Offsite/Hometime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: 26WD98192**Job Requisition ID #**26WD98192**Senior Product Manager – Simulation**Product designers, engineers, and manufacturing teams face increasing pressure to bring high-quality products to market faster than ever. As a Senior Product Manager at Autodesk for product design simulation in Fusion, you will define and deliver solutions that support expand the accessibility of simulation solutions and outcomes for the product design community, exploring experience, physics and adoption as well as automation and AI.You will bring a strong understanding of consumer product design and engineering workflows and help shape how simulation is embedded directly into the design process. Rather than treating simulation as a specialized activity, you will drive its evolution into an accessible, intuitive capability that enables designers and engineers to validate decisions early and continuously.In this role, you will:* Define product strategy and roadmap for integrated design and simulation experiences* Champion solutions that connect design, engineering, and manufacturing workflows* Drive adoption of simulation as a core design tool for mainstream users* Leverage automation and AI to simplify complex analysis and guide better decisions* Ensure responsible AI principles (transparency, explainability, user trust) are embedded in product experiences* Partner with engineering, UX, and domain experts to deliver impactful, credible solutions* Use customer insights and product data to identify unmet needs and prioritize investmentsYou are a customer-focused product leader who understands how products are designed and built—not just analyzed. You are comfortable bridging technical and business perspectives, and you thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments.**Principal duties & responsibilities:*** Take responsibility for the “whole” product/solution experience* Establish yourself as a subject matter expert for simulation offerings and AI assisted design in Fusion* Clearly articulate user problems & solution objectives in order to guide experience and development teams* Identify and describe target customers, personas and ecosystem influencers* Develop solution concepts that combine **UX, physics, and AI-driven automation*** Coordinate the aligned efforts of adjacent product managers within product development* Develop and articulate project intent, scope, timelines and deliverables* Create solution examples and workflow vignettes* Develop core messages describing solution/approach benefits* Evangelize internally and externally and at all levels, including sales, development, end users, executives, media & analysts* Plan and initiate market research and market sizing in order to identify/quantify opportunities* Conduct end-user interviews to uncover customer perceptions, problems and workflows* Develop long-term strategy, plans and prioritization in order to improve customer capabilities, satisfaction and to enhance Autodesk’s credibility* Track and understand business performance across regions and within context of changing market conditions**Key requirements for candidates:*** Experience in product management, preferably in design, engineering, or manufacturing software* BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Computer Science* Strong understanding of product development workflows (consumer products preferred)* Strong understanding of AI product principles, including human-in-the-loop design, model evaluation and iteration, trust, explainability, and UX considerations* Familiarity with simulation/CAE as part of the design and validation process* Proven ability to define strategy, prioritize roadmaps, and deliver results* Experience bringing simulation or analysis tools to broader, non-expert audiences* Background in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or related field* Familiarity with data analytics, data synthesis and hypothesis testing* Experience with cloud, automation, or AI-driven product capabilities* Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and diplomatic skills* Strong project management, planning and research skills* Fluent in English, both written and verbal* Ability to travel (up to 20%)**Desired Knowledge and Skills:*** Agile/SCRUM development process experience* 4+ years of Product management experience in software industry* Experience working with Generative AI, LLMs, or AI-assisted design tools* Familiarity with AI/ML pipelines, data workflows, or model lifecycle concepts* MBA or MS in Engineering preferred* Interest and enthusiasm for data driven decision making****Learn More******About Autodesk**Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us! #J-18808-Ljbffr