Principal Product Manager

Overview Markforged (NYSE: MKFG) is leading the digital transformation of manufacturing by revolutionizing how engineers and manufacturers create and innovate. Our platform combines software, advanced materials (including metal and composite technologies), and industrial 3D printers to deliver strong, functional parts for various industries. We empower customers to overcome supply chain complexities, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation by producing high-performance tools, fixtures, prototypes, and end-use parts in-house. Location: Waltham, MA (Hybrid, with 4 days/week in-office presence expected) Reports To: General Manager, FFF The Opportunity As a Principal Product Manager, youll play a key role in executing our roadmap while influencing its evolution. Youll work cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class products, contribute to long-term strategy, and help identify breakthrough opportunities that set us apart in the market. This role combines deep executional ownership with a strategic mindsetyoull define requirements, lead product delivery, evaluate new opportunities, and contribute to product decisions that accelerate innovation and growth. Responsibilities Shape & Execute the Roadmap: Own key portions of the product roadmap across hardware, software, and materials. Translate strategy into actionable plans and deliver them in partnership with Engineering, R&D, and Operations. Champion Disruptive Innovation: Identify and validate disruptive product opportunitiesnew technologies, business models, or workflowsthat offer step-change benefits to customers and the business. Market & Customer Insight: Lead customer interviews, market research, and competitive analysis to identify unmet needs and guide decisions. Partner with Applications Engineering to understand customer challenges. Business & Financial Modeling: Build models to size market opportunities, evaluate ROI, and support pricing and investment tradeoffs. Cross-Functional Execution: Partner with Sales, Marketing, Applications Engineering, Operations, and Support to ensure successful launches and strong product-market fit. Customer-Centric Thinking: Advocate for user needs throughout the product lifecycle and iterate based on feedback and performance metrics. Drive Product Metrics: Define success criteria, track KPIs (adoption, usage, satisfaction, revenue), and use data to inform development. About You Experience: 8-10+ years in product management of complex electromechanical hardware and/or full-stack systems. Industrial or B2B experience preferred. Education: Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, etc.) strongly preferred. MBA or equivalent business experience. Track Record: Demonstrated success identifying and championing innovative or disruptive solutions that shifted product or market direction. Strategic & Tactical: Comfortable shaping roadmap priorities and business models while delivering. Technically Fluent: Able to engage deeply with Engineering and R&D on electromechanical and materials topics. Business-Savvy: Skilled at market sizing, opportunity evaluation, and financial modeling. Analytical & Curious: Data-oriented with ability to balance intuition and evidence. Great Communicator: Clear and persuasive with technical and non-technical audiences; strong collaboration and influencing skills. Customer-Focused: Curious about user problems and motivated to solve them effectively. Results-Driven: Proactive, self-motivated, with ownership and focus on measurable results. Industry Background: Highly preferred experience in advanced manufacturing, robotics, industrial automation, or complex electro-mechanical systems. Aerospace, defense, automotive, or manufacturing equipment experience is a plus. Travel: Ability to travel ~15% for customer visits, industry events, and internal collaboration. Why Markforged? Collaborate with brilliant minds in engineering, materials science, and software, driven by: Purposeful Innovation: Step-change value for customers, not incremental tweaks. Collective Success: We win as one teamcollaboration, respect, and shared learning. Empowered Ownership: Initiative, accountability, and a voice for all. Customer Focus: Customer success is our measure; we solve their challenges. Continuous Growth: Lifelong learners with opportunities for professional development and career progression. For all US-based roles, we offer a competitive compensation package and a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, commuter benefits, open PTO, and more. Our environment includes casual dress, a fully stocked kitchen, bike storage, free parking, weekly catered lunches, and fitness perks. You will have unlimited access to our 3D printers for professional and personal parts. Equal Opportunity Employer Markforged is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. You will be engaging every day with passionate and dedicated individuals in a collaborative environment working towards making best-in-class products. How to Apply If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead at the cutting edge of manufacturing technology, we invite you to apply. Note: This posting excludes external recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr