Senior Product Manager/Principal Product Manager (Construction & Engineering)

IFS

  • Staines, Surrey
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
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 DescriptionBring Industry Impact to LifeAt IFS, we empower the world's most asset-intensive industries with cloud-based enterprise software designed to deliver moments of service™. We are now looking for a seasoned Product Manager to take the lead in shaping our portfolio of Projects capabilities in IFS Cloud, serving our customers in Construction, Engineering and Project Manufacturing - some of our most strategically important industry areas.If you are passionate about leveraging your deep industry expertise to influence product direction, engage high-profile customers, and shape innovative solutions, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact.Key responsibilitiesAs part of the Product Unit for Projects, People and Finance you will:
  • Lead and represent industry voice inside and outside IFS, bringing Construction & Engineering insight into R&D and executive strategy forums.
  • Drive the strategic product direction for Projects and/or across the three Product Groups, aligning with the Program Management function to translate that strategy into delivery.
  • Own and evolve the roadmap for Projects - from capital project delivery to field execution and lifecycle management.
  • Engage directly with customers and partners, understanding their needs, uncovering innovation opportunities, and ensuring product-market fit.
  • Champion adoption of cutting-edge technology, including AI and agentic capabilities, across our solutions - areas with strong demand from industry-leading customers.
  • Act as a thought leader, representing IFS in customer and prospect conversations, industry events, and partner networks.
  • Balance vision and execution, supporting teams through structured discovery, prioritization, and delivery to achieve measurable business outcomes.
QualificationsQualifications
  • Proven experience as a Senior Product Manager or similar leadership role from Consulting, Sales etc. in enterprise software - ideally with direct ties to Construction, Engineering, or Projects industries.
  • Deep knowledge of industry challenges, workflows, and digital transformation opportunities across the project and asset lifecycle.
  • Customer empathy and storytelling skills, with experience engaging executives, end-users, and technical stakeholders alike.
  • Strategic mindset, able to translate big-picture business objectives into product initiatives and executable plans.
  • Technical fluency and comfort working with engineering, architecture, and AI/ML innovation - while not needing to be hands-on.
  • Collaborative leadership style, influencing across cross-functional teams, geographies, and levels of the organization.
  • Experience working in global, matrixed environments is a plus.
Additional InformationYou can work remotely from home or from one of our nearby offices. While the role is set to be based in the UK, we also welcome applications from other parts of Europe or the United States.Interviews and selections are being made continuously. If you are interested, apply as soon as possible.As a step in our recruitment process, all final candidates will undergo a background check, to get us an understanding of our future employees.We respectfully decline all offers of recruitment and/or advertising assistance.We 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.

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