Software Product Manager

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe**.** Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a Software Product Manager to join our PreSonus Software team located in Hamburg/Germany. The Software Product Manager is responsible for the success of their products. You will knows and understands the market and its dynamics, can define the right feature mix, pricing and positioning of each product. He/she is familiar with the software design and development process which allows him to manage projects on a roadmap that’s solid in terms of reaching the strategic goals of the company, but also flexible to react to shifting market conditions or technical challenges.

Essential Functions:

• Manage PreSonus Software products – from inception to EOL – with a strong focus on communication within the Hamburg software team, as well as other departments worldwide; help with product guides, web, PR, etc.
• Special focus on software user interfaces and workflows, as well as interaction design
• Implement and execute a product strategy combining in-house development and innovation with external technology-licensing to leverage resources and optimize ROI
• In close collaboration with the General Manager, shape and co-own the software product roadmap and project backlog; specification and requirements (functional and non-functional)
• In the role of a product owner, execute Scrum in a suitable format this team can support
• Participate in defining a long-term plan to dramatically increase market share and revenue by developing insanely-great entry-level software-products that attract new customers

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of experience in product management and planning in the music technology field.
• Computer experience (Jira, Confluence, Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe, networking)
• Agile project management experience
• DAW / Sequencing Software (ProTools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Ableton Live, Reason)
• MI and ProAudio recording hardware (audio interfaces, controllers, signal-processors, speakers)
• Excellent German and English language skills