Software Product Manager

The Company

PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com

Purpose

PerkinElmer is seeking a passionate and strategic Product Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Everest platform. This individual will be responsible for bridging the gap between customer needs and technical execution, ensuring the platform delivers a transformative user experience for laboratories worldwide. Through a deep understanding of the market, user empathy, and strong leadership skills, this Senior Product Manager will define the product roadmap, drive user adoption, and ultimately revolutionize the way laboratories operate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product management function for the Everest platform, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Conduct thorough market research and user analysis to identify customer needs, pain points, and emerging trends in the life sciences industry.
• Translate market requirements into actionable features and user stories, ensuring the platform delivers a compelling value proposition for global labs.
• Lead a team of 10+ product owners embedded with our software service provider in India. These product owners will guide scrum teams in developing platform features, ensuring alignment with the overall product vision and roadmap.
• Foster close collaboration with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing) to ensure seamless product development and launch.
• Champion user experience (UX) by conducting user research, gathering feedback, and advocating for user-centric design principles.
• Develop and manage product documentation, including product requirements documents (PRDs), user stories, and test cases.
• Track product performance metrics, analyze user data, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver compelling product presentations to stakeholders and potential customers.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and innovations in laboratory technology and software solutions.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Product Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of success in launching and managing software products.
• In-depth understanding of product management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean Startup).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in user research, user experience (UX) design principles, and user story writing.
• Proven ability to manage and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Preferred Characteristics

• Experience in the life sciences industry or a related field.
• Experience leading a team of product owners .
• Proven ability to define and execute a product roadmap for complex software solutions.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment (e.g., Scrum).
• Experience with product analytics tools and user behavior tracking methodologies.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with a passion for storytelling.
• A strong work ethic, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• A genuine passion for innovation and a desire to contribute to the development of cutting-edge software solutions.