Product Manager

Position: Product Manager

dSPACE India Solutions Pvt. Ltd

As a Product Manager (m/f/d), you will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative solutions developed in India for India—and for the global market. You will work closely with Sales and Business Development to analyze local market trends and customer needs, translating insights into actionable strategies for successful, market-ready products.

Collaborating with two agile development teams at dSPACE India Software & Technologies, you will guide product realization and lead the market introduction of cutting-edge solutions that redefine automotive development and validation technology.

This is a high-impact role for a strategic thinker and lateral leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving technology landscapes. If you’ve ever wanted to make a decisive contribution to the future of mobility and automotive innovation, this is your opportunity. Join us and be a key driver of dSPACE’s continued success in India and beyond.

Our Vision: The Technology Leader in Simulation and Validation

We are a trusted innovation leader enabling technology and mobility pioneers to make life safer, cleaner, and easier. This is what we stand for as a company and what we strive for every day. It gives a sense of purpose to our employees and serves as a guiding principle for their actions. We ensure customer success. dSPACE offers its customers solutions and know-how that help advance innovations with software- and hardware-based simulations in different fields of operation, for example:

• HIL Testing with dSPACE Real Time Systems is the central test method for validating embedded software on electronic control units (ECU). It enables tests of real ECUs in a simulated environment.
• Software-in-the loop (SIL) testing with the powerful dSPACE solution for PC- and cloud-based simulation enable simulation and testing of software functions or complete V-ECU networks – in real-time or even faster, and highly parallel.
• dSPACE rapid prototyping systems help function developers worldwide bring ideas to life in a real environment, with real sensors and actuators, and in real time, significantly reducing development effort and costs.
• dSPACE Code Generation enables shorter ECU software development times and high-quality production software through highly optimized workflows in an integrated development, testing, and validation environment.

ECUs developed and tested with dSPACE products can be seen in all domains of Automotive Industry, both in new areas such as Software-Defined Vehicles, Autonomous Driving, and e-Mobility, and in traditional areas such as Powertrains, V2X and Connected Services, Communication Systems, Body & Comfort Electronics, and Chassis. dSPACE is also active in many more different industries such as On- & Offroad Commercial Vehicles, Railway, Aerospace, UGVs & UAVs, Marine, Machinery & Power Tools, and Academia.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic Product Leadership

• Develop and execute product strategies that drive innovation, open new business opportunities, and align with organizational goals.
• Define clear product vision and roadmap to ensure long-term competitiveness and growth.

Market & Trend Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive benchmarking, and customer requirement analysis in collaboration with Sales and Business Development.
• Identify emerging trends and translate insights into actionable product strategies.

Product Roadmap Management

• Coordinate and maintain product roadmaps in alignment with development teams and business objectives.
• Prioritize features and enhancements based on market demand, customer feedback, and ROI.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with key customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to design, implement, and deliver optimal solutions.
• Facilitate communication between engineering, sales, marketing, and operations to ensure seamless execution.

Product Lifecycle Ownership

• Assume full responsibility for product definition, development, and continuous improvement throughout its lifecycle.
• Manage product budgets, sales forecasts, and expense tracking to ensure profitability and cost efficiency.

Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement go-to-market plans for new products and features, ensuring successful launches and adoption.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create compelling positioning and messaging.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization

• Define KPIs for product success and monitor performance against targets.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decisions and customer feedback.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify potential risks in product development and market introduction; implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and quality benchmarks.

Requirements (Product Manager)

• University degree in a technical or scientific field or computer science
• Professional experience in product management, technical sales, engineering or software development within the Automotive Industry
• Experience in managing product lifecycles from concept to market launch would be a strong advantage.
• Understanding working with cross-functional teams and agile development environments. Ideally, in-depth knowledge of the development process for automotive control units
• Customer-orientated and entrepreneurial thinking paired with an innovative mindset
• Convincing communication and presentation skills
• Very good knowledge of English and one or multiple Indian languages
• Willingness to travel