Principal Product Manager, iTwin Platform

Principal Product Manager, iTwin Platform

Location: Canada (Home-Based) 

Position Summary: 

As a Principal  Platform Product Manager in Bentley Systems' iTwin Platform group, you will be part of a dedicated team of Product Managers at the forefront of evolving our platform technologies, services, and tools. Your role is crucial in delivering PaaS-based digital twin capabilities, enhancing developer productivity and user experience for digital twin native products. You will be required to actively collaborate within and beyond the iTwin Platform team, including product, UX, and development teams. 

Success in this role means driving iTwin Platform adoption, leading cross-functional teams to develop and deliver innovative features that meet the needs of our internal product teams, who are our users and accelerating the integration of digital twins in our products. 

In terms of impact, your work will enhance the iTwin Platform’s value, streamline digital twin integration, and improve both developer and user experiences. As a Platform PM your work will have a significant impact across product lines. You will influence the future of infrastructure design and management products, reinforcing Bentley’s leadership in digital twins. 

We are seeking someone who has a lot of experience in managing software products and a demonstrated history of creating and implementing strategies. Your role requires finding a balance between strategic planning and agile iteration. You are enthusiastic, have a growth mindset and comfortable working with empowered product teams. 

We will rely on you for the following:

• In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development and launch of innovative product and platform capabilities that solve real problems. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap. You will also conduct user research, analyze data, and test hypotheses to validate your assumptions and deliver value to the users. This role is a hands-on, individual contributor role that requires strong product sense, technical skills, and communication skills. You will not be managing any direct reports, but you will be expected to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Develop strategies and roadmaps to enhance the iTwin Platform’s portfolio, focusing on integrating digital twins with Bentley and third-party products. 

• Perform internal and external research to understand developer and user needs, along with industry trends to improve the iTwin Platform. 

• Define strategic business outcomes and establish quarterly Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) working with iTwin Platform leadership for aligning platform with Bentley's product and technology goals. 

• Proactively manage and communicate the OKR and plans with stakeholders, leadership, and senior management transparently. 

• Lead discoveries for developing innovative platform capabilities through experimentation to exceed developer and user expectations. 

• Work closely with UX designers, developers, and other product team members to execute the iTwin Platform's strategy. 

• Monitor the iTwin Platform’s performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure ongoing enhancement. 

• Build and sustain relationships with teams inside and outside the iTwin Platform group for relevant capability development, prioritization and adoption of the iTwin Platform. 

• Develops policies and procedures as necessary and spends most of the time working with empowered teams, supporting and empowering others. 

What You Bring to The Team: 

• A minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in product management and development, focusing on developer enablement. Platform PM experience is highly desirable. 
• This role is a hands-on, individual contributor role that requires strong product sense, technical skills, and communication skills.

• Track record of managing cross-functional initiatives with a high level of organizational visibility. 

• Extensive knowledge of product management practices, particularly in SaaS or PaaS sectors. 

• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, empowered teams in dynamic environments. 

• Advanced degree in Business, Computer Sciences, or a related field. 

• Technical proficiency for effective collaboration with engineering teams and defining product specifications. 

• Passion for understanding and meeting the needs of developers and internal customers. 

• Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at evolving ideas from conception to successful launch. 

• Skill in balancing strategic product vision with hands-on operational management. 

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of presenting complex concepts and strategies to a diverse audience. 

• A solid understanding of digital twin technologies, AL/ML, and familiarity with Bentley Systems’ iTwin Platform, products and the competitive landscape are highly advantageous. 

What We Offer:

•            A great Team and culture – please see our Recruitment Video.

•            An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction.

•            Competitive Salary and benefits.

•            The opportunity to work within a global and diversely international team.

•            A supportive and collaborative environment.

•            Colleague Recognition Awards.

Please submit your Resume in English. 

About Bentley Systems:

Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, mining, and industrial facilities. Our offerings, powered by the iTwin Platform for infrastructure digital twins, include MicroStation and Bentley Open applications for modeling and simulation, Seequent’s software for geoprofessionals, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud encompassing ProjectWise for project delivery, SYNCHRO for construction management, and AssetWise for asset operations. Bentley Systems’ 5,200 colleagues generate annual revenues of more than $1 billion in 194 countries.

www.bentley.com

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.

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