Sr. Product Manager, Cloud & AI Transformation

CNC SOFTWARE LLC

About The Position

Mastercam is redefining the future of manufacturing software by evolving from a world-class desktop CAD/CAM system into an intelligent, connected, and cloud-powered platform. We are seeking a visionary Sr. Product Manager, Cloud & AI Transformation, to lead this evolution, driving the migration from traditional desktop software to a modern, service-based cloud architecture that integrates AI-powered workflows, automation, and data-driven insights. This strategic leadership role will partner across product, engineering, and business functions to define and execute the roadmap for Mastercam’s next-generation platform. You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on execution, ensuring our products not only meet the needs of today’s manufacturers but also lead the next era of connected, AI-empowered machining.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field required.
15+ years of experience in product management or product transformation leadership within software or industrial technology sectors.
5+ years of experience managing teams of Product Owners and Product Managers required.
Proven track record of leading desktop-to-cloud migrations or large-scale product modernization initiatives.
Strong understanding of cloud architectures (Azure/AWS), SaaS business models, and AI/ML product integration.
Technical fluency with modern development environments, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and data platforms.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, able to align cross-functional teams and inspire organizational change, influence without authority.
Background in CAD/CAM, manufacturing software, or industrial automation.
Experience integrating AI copilots, cloud microservices, or connected ecosystems in enterprise software.
Familiarity with PLM systems, and hybrid deployment models.
Demonstrated ability to balance technical modernization with user-centric product value.
Experience with SaaS monetization models and organizational change management.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Engineering Management, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Define the product roadmap for cloud transformation and ensure it aligns with customer needs, business priorities, and technical direction set by Engineering.
Partner with Software Engineering leadership and Architects to define the service strategy, modernization phases, and hybrid delivery capabilities
Drive modular Add-On architecture to accelerate feature delivery and partner ecosystem enablement.
Collaborate with software engineering to establish the technical vision for hybrid delivery models, balancing local compute performance with cloud-powered intelligence.
Ensure integration with Sandvik’s broader cloud ecosystem and alignment with corporate digital transformation objectives.
Oversee PLM and 3rd party integration across Mastercam, Sandvik and partner platforms.
Partner with AI/ML teams to embed intelligent automation, manufacturing insights, and predictive analytics into Mastercam workflows.
Define AI-enabled workflows and customer value.
Partner with AI Engineering to deliver copilots, automation, and insights.
Evaluate third-party AI copilots and automation tools.
Develop strategies for telemetry, user analytics, and data pipelines that power continuous improvement and adaptive learning.
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Software Architects, and Engineering leaders to align the transformation roadmap with user needs and business goals.
Partner with Product Marketing, UX, and QA, to ensure cohesive customer experiences as desktop and cloud modules converge.
Establish feedback loops between product development, product marketing, customer success, sales and global marketing to drive iterative improvement.
Define measurable KPIs for transformation success: cloud adoption rates, AI feature engagement, comprehensive milestones, and customer satisfaction.
Drive cultural and organizational readiness for cloud-first and AI-augmented product delivery.
Lead internal communication and enablement programs to align teams on transformation milestones and metrics.
Mentor and develop team members in modern SaaS, AI, and cloud product practices.
Oversee early access and beta programs for cloud and AI features.