Staff Product Manager, Software
About the role
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.
Responsibilities
- Define product vision, strategic roadmap and technical strategy for Software Applications used across the company
- Balance deliverables between off-the-shelf functionality and custom software features, ensuring seamless integration and scalability
- Engage with users across the company, including Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Accounting & Finance, Test & Launch to deeply understand operational challenges, needs, and priorities
- Work with Software Engineering teams to own align technical and product vision to build world-class products
- Translate user needs into key insights, product requirements, prioritize backlogs, and establish success criteria
- Own end-to-end delivery of Software Applications from concept through requirements, development, testing, implementation, and post-launch support
- Align user workflows, regulatory needs, data integrity, and system performance
- Collaborate with engineering to integrate software systems across ERP, MES, PLM, QMS
- Explore and track advanced technologies (IoT, dashboards, analytics, Industry 4.0 approaches) for future enhancements
- Define key performance indicators (e.g., OEE improvements, downtime reduction, traceability metrics, user adoption rates)
- Establish feedback loops, monitor product performance, and iterate based on manufacturing and user insights
- Drive adoption across multiple sites or lines, create documentation, conduct training, and champion change management efforts
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related Engineering field (Computer, Software, Electrical, Aerospace).
- 8+ years of product management experience, preferably in manufacturing software or equivalent large user-scale applications
- 3+ years of direct, software development experience including configuring, enhancing, and integrating with third party systems
- Proven ability to craft and execute product vision, roadmap, requirements, user stories, and releases
- Effective communication skills ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear plans for diverse audiences
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes production, quality, traceability, OEE, compliance
Qualifications
- Experience with agile methodologies and software development lifecycle
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in manufacturing software
Skills
- Product Management
- Software Development
- Manufacturing Processes
- Data Analytics
- Agile Methodologies
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Generous PTO and sick leave policy
- Parental leave
- Annual learning and development stipend
Pay
Hiring Range: $175,000 - $263,000 USD
Schedule
Full-time