Principal Product Manager, Industrial AI | Engineering & Construction

Company DescriptionIFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge. At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.Job DescriptionRole PurposeEngineering & Construction is entering an era that is AI-enabled, data-driven, autonomous, and increasingly intelligent. This role sits at the center of that transformation. As a Product Manager for E&C, you will define and drive products that optimize operations, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable business impact for industrial customers.You will own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from discovery to adoption to scale, acting as the strategic bridge between customer needs, engineering execution, and commercial outcomes. Leading with a start-up mindset, you will set vision and direction, validate with customers and industry stakeholders, prioritize ruthlessly, and deliver scalable solutions aligned with IFS’s AI-first strategy.Core ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & VisionDefine and execute a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with company strategy and measurable customer outcomes.Identify high-impact opportunities through market, customer, competitive, and industry analysis.Build strong investment cases focused on value creation, adoption, scalability, and differentiation.Drive growth across core and AI revenue streams.Align strategy across related products or components within the portfolio.Customer Insight & DiscoveryLead end-to-end discovery with Research and Design.Engage directly with customers to understand workflows, operational challenges, and desired outcomes.Co-create and validate solutions with customersEstablish continuous feedback loops from discovery through to adoption.Use qualitative and quantitative insights to refine direction and ensure ROI.Ruthlessly prioritize based on measurable value.AI-Driven Innovation & PrototypingLeverage AI/ML and automation to enhance operational decision-making and optimize workflows.Lead functional prototyping and early validation to ensure feasibility and market fit.Champion an AI-first mindset across Product, Design, and Engineering, ensuring AI is applied intentionally where it creates meaningful customer and commercial value.Identify high-impact opportunities to embed AI into workflows, decision support, automation, and user experiences, not as a feature add-on, but as a core capabilityEnd-to-End Ownership & ExecutionOwn the lifecycle from concept through launch and scaleBridge functional, technical, and commercial requirements to ensure smooth transition from prototype to adopted product.Clarify priorities, remove blockers, and drive measurable progress toward customer outcomes.Maintain transparency and alignment across Engineering, Design, Product Marketing, Support, Sales, Go-to-Market and Customer Success.Balance competing priorities while contributing to commercial performance and product P&L considerationsCommercial Impact & Go-to-MarketDefine and communicate clear product differentiation and value proposition.Contribute to pricing and packaging strategy to maximize growth and market impact.Work with Product Marketing and GTM teams to ensure successful launches and strong market positioningPersonally support customer and partner presentations to drive credibility and adoption.Own adoption as a core metric, ensuring delivered capabilities are intuitive, usable, and deliver real operational impact.What We’re OfferingSalary Range: $190,000 - $215,000 plus bonusFlexible paid time off, including sick and holidayMedical, dental, & vision insurance401K with Company contributionFlexible spending accountsLife insurance and disability benefitsTuition assistanceCommunity involvement and volunteering eventsQualificationsExperience & EducationEssentialProven experience (6+ years) in Product Management within SaaS, platform, or enterprise software environments.Experienced and knowledgeable in the domain of Engineering & Construction, hands-on experience in the industryDemonstrated ability to define and execute product strategy, vision, and measurable outcomes.Hands-on experience in customer discovery, prototyping, and validating solutions.Proven track record of launching and scaling products from concept to adoption, delivering measurable customer value.Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and prioritization skills.Data-informed decision-making mindset, using analytics, experimentation, and evidence to guide direction.AI-curiousDesirableExperience in developer platforms, application frameworks, data services, or AI/ML-enabled enterprise applications.Prior exposure to commercial responsibilities such as pricing, monetization, or P&L ownership.Experience working in global, distributed organizations and partnering across geographies.Additional InformationWe embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity EmployerSummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Information TechnologyExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Information Technology And Services