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Crane Payment Innovations

Product Manager, Software

Crane Payment Innovations, Prospect, Connecticut, us, 06712

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Have you ever used the self‑checkout in a supermarket? Played the slots at a casino? Maybe you grabbed a drink from a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you’ve answered with a resounding “YES”, then you’ve done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI).

We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software.

Headquartered in Malvern, PA (USA), CPI is supported by 2,500 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices and 43 service branches.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING The purpose of the Product Manager, Software position is to manage the projects and execution of software objectives, strategies and programs for all software products and services for the organization. This role ensures alignment between business goals and technology solutions, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to delivery.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Research new software products, features and enhancements for roadmap development

Translate the software product vision into specific projects, action plans and tactics

Guide the conceptualization, requirements gathering, creation, release and implementation process

Ensure that product delivery schedules and tasks related to all aspects of product development are coordinated with stakeholders to successfully release new products on time and within budget

Develop sales tools with marketing to drive the promotion and adoption of software products

Oversee and manage the software development lifecycle

Specific Responsibilities

Gather and analyze information to identify new software products, markets and customers

Participate in meetings with the development team to discuss upcoming projects, timelines for implementation, delivery schedules and deadlines

Collaborate with marketing to create digital and traditional collateral for promotion and sales enablement

Work with leadership and finance to establish financial models on projections and pricing

Provide training and support to sales to increase software product adoption within new and existing customers

Prioritize software sustaining items based on the market need and organization’s strategy

Work closely with software engineers and development team to define specifications

Work closely with hardware product managers to ensure software compatibility across all devices

Ensure the software solution is successfully meeting the company goals and users’ needs

Track progress against the plan and address any variances as soon as they’re identified

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proven success in developing software product roadmaps and product launches

Experience building and monetizing SaaS and on‑prem‑based platforms

Collaborative, driven and innovative with excellent attention to detail

Excellent project management, organization and time‑management skills

Exceptional communication, organizational and critical thinking skills

Self‑starter who works well in a team environment consisting of in‑house and external development resources

Up‑to‑date with the latest trends and best practices in SaaS and on‑prem development, marketing, pricing and selling

Familiarity and experience working with Windows, iOS, macOS, Linux and Android operating systems

Qualifications and Requirements

Base $165‑185K

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field

5+ years of software product management or design experience

2+ years of managerial experience

Experience incorporating AI into software is a plus

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

CPI will only consider talent in the Chicago metro region and will not provide any relocation assistance

WHAT WE’RE OFFERING

Flexible work environments

Competitive salary and benefit package

Defined career growth plans with opportunities to go outside of your “comfort zone”

Community involvement and volunteering events

Opportunities to travel and work at our global sites

Sound interesting? Come see why we are OneCPI!

Crane Payment Innovations is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or applicable local law.

Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The company is a pioneer in advanced, proprietary micro‑optics technology for securing physical products, and its sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Crane NXT has approximately 4,000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden and Malta. For more information, visit www.cranenxt.com.

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