Manager of Product Development | Forward Deployed
Core
Lead a hands-on engineering team to build tailored software solutions and automation for customers, identifying opportunities to create reusable product functionality.
Role type
Manager of Product Development (Forward Deployed Engineering)
Builds
Customer-specific software solutions, automation, and production-ready capabilities
Domain
Enterprise software, ERP, manufacturing, distribution, finance, supply-chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Engineering management, technical leadership, hands-on software development (.NET), customer-facing technical consulting, production software deployment, cross-functional collaboration, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Python, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud architecture, ERP domain knowledge, forward deployed engineering experience
Technologies
.NET, Python, AI/ML, Cloud
Responsibilities
Build and lead a Forward Deployed Engineering team; Partner directly with customers to understand business processes and automation opportunities; Guide design, development, deployment, and support of reliable production solutions; Remain hands-on in technical architecture, development, and troubleshooting; Identify patterns for reusable platform capabilities; Mentor engineers and establish delivery standards
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC leadership