Associate Product Manager - Interfaces

Position Summary 

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Associate Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle management of our interfaces platform. This role requires a unique blend of product management skills and in-depth technical knowledge of interface platforms to lead cross-functional teams in delivering innovative solutions that empower our organization and customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping define product strategy, managing complex product lifecycles, and ensuring seamless integration of our core products and our interface platform.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define the interfaces platform strategy in collaboration with the Director of Strategy, to ensure seamless integration capabilities that differentiate Censis software from competitors and deliver superior customer value
• Develop (in collaboration with our Interface Architect) comprehensive interface product roadmaps aligned with business objectives and technical capabilities and present to leadership
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify integration gaps, emerging interface standards, and opportunities where enhanced connectivity can leapfrog competitor offerings

Product Lifecycle Management

• Gain deep understanding of customer experience and workflows through customer research and market work
• Lead API and integration roadmap development by identifying critical third-party systems and partner platforms.
• Clearly define customer workflow requirements and business requirements including cost to develop, cost to manage, and cost & time to implement. 
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design scalable interface architecture that supports current customer needs while building flexible foundations for future integrations and competitive advantages
• Participate in technical design discussions and architectural decision-making
• Write detailed use cases, user stories, and product requirements documents (PRDs)
• Define acceptance criteria and success metrics for new features and products
• Manage interface launches, including go-to-market planning and cross-functional coordination
• Conduct post-launch analysis and iterate based on user feedback and performance data

Product Ownership

• Own the Sustainment (technical debt, maintenance, and performance improvements) roadmap for our interface platform
• Work closely with the documentation manager to ensure all release documentation (including release notes, technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and troubleshooting guides) is thorough and engaging
• Partner with the Product Trainer to develop training materials for all new interfaces and interface enhancements
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex product questions from Customer Success and Customer Support teams

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years as a technical Associate Product Manager / Product Owner, ideally for an interface or software portfolio
• Understanding of API lifecycle management from design and development through deployment, maintenance, and deprecation strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience using data to drive decisions
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in an agile development environment; familiarity with Scrum preferred
• Customer-focused mindset with experience gathering and analyzing user feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to leadership and cross-functional teams
• Experience working with vendors and 3rd party partners 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with vendors and 3rd party partners 

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field/experience

About Censis Technologies

Censis Technologies based in Franklin, Tenn., is the industry leader in surgical instruments and asset management software. Censis offers multiple solutions, including CensiTrac, which is a highly advanced, web-based software system focused on maximizing OR throughput and regulatory compliance. Censis Technologies’ software is deployed in hundreds of hospitals in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

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About Censis

Censis, the first company to engineer a surgical asset management system that tracks down to the instrument and patient levels, has continually set the standards for the sterile processing industry.From the beginning, Censis has recognized the vital connection between perioperative innovation and efficiency, unparalleled customer care and improved operational performance. By continuing to invest in technology, ease of integration, education and support, Censis provides solutions that empower hospitals and healthcare providers to stay compliant and ahead of healthcare’s rapidly changing environment. With Censis, you’re positioned to start ahead and stay ahead, no matter what the future holds.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 70,600.00 - 117,900.00