Director/Principal Industry Product Advisor, Manufacturing

Posted 7 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
160K-190K Annually
Expert/Leader
Enterprise Web • Fintech • Marketing Tech • Software
Unanet is the leading provider of AI-first ERP and growth software purpose-built for the GovCon and AEC industries
The Role
The Director/Principal Industry Product Advisor will leverage manufacturing expertise to shape software solutions, prioritize product features, and integrate AI into product strategy.
Summary Generated by Built In
Who We Are

Unanet is a leading provider of ERP and CRM solutions purpose-built for the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) and Government Contracting (GovCon) industries. More than 4,300 organizations rely on Unanet to drive better decisions, improve performance, and support growth.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a product advisor with deep manufacturing industry/software domain expertise to help define and deliver our manufacturing-focused software solutions.

In this role, you will partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, and User Experience Design to translate real-world manufacturing workflows into scalable software capabilities. You will play a critical role in shaping our manufacturing product strategy, including the integration of AI to solve complex industry challenges.

What You’ll Do
  • Leveraging your deep manufacturing industry and software expertise, shape and influence software product direction for manufacturing-focused capabilities within Unanet’s platform, informing capabilities, design, and roadmap prioritization
  • Translate manufacturing workflows into software functionally by partnering with Product Management to define requirements grounded in real-world use cases (e.g., demand forecasting, material planning, production orchestration)
  • Ensure product-market fit by bringing deep understanding of manufacturing operations into software product decisions, functionality, and design
  • Drive AI-enabled innovation, identifying and guiding practical applications of AI that improve automation, insight generation, and decision-making for our customers
  • Engage directly with customers and industry stakeholders to gather feedback, validate hypotheses, and continuously refine product direction
  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Professional Services, Customer Success, and Support to validate solutions, support launches, and drive adoption
Who You Are
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with emphasis in discrete, complex project manufacturing (e.g., aerospace, defense)
  • Deep understanding of the “jobs to be done” for manufacturing software users (e.g., demand forecasting, material sourcing, work package orchestration)
  • Ability to clearly articulate complex industry concepts to Product, Engineering, and executive stakeholders
  • Forward-thinking perspective on integrating AI/automation into manufacturing software solutions, grounded in real-world applicability
  • Bachelor’s degree
Your Differentiators
  • Previous experience translating industry workflows into shipped software products or features
  • Demonstrable ability to think and operate strategically, including anticipating future trends based on manufacturing industry expertise
  • Previous experience in manufacturing-focused GovCon
Our Values
  • We are a Team. Employees, customers, and partners working together.
  • We are Customer-Focused. Customers are the heart of everything we do.
  • We are Driven. Seeking exceptional outcomes.
  • We Own our Success. Every employee has a stake in our company.
  • We do the right thing and have fun in the process. 

The salary range for this opportunity is $160,000 - $190,000 per year. You will be eligible for employee equity as well as discretionary bonus compensation, subject to plans that may be in effect from time to time. You will further be eligible to participate in Unanet's employee benefits plans and programs. For more details on Unanet's benefits offerings, please visit https://unanet.com/employee-benefits.  

Unanet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for positions without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. 

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing workflows

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Unanet Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Employer covers nearly all employee-only medical premiums and a significant portion for dependents across multiple plan options, with an HSA seed available for the HDHP. Coverage also includes fertility treatment, medically necessary gender affirmation care, and travel/lodging reimbursement for out-of-state procedures.
  • Retirement Support The 401(k) includes a company match with immediate vesting, plus auto-deferral and auto-escalation. Additional financial supports include a monthly student-loan contribution and access to financial counseling.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Remote-first work is supported by monthly work-from-home and wellness wallets, tuition reimbursement, and employer-paid life and disability coverage alongside EAP and additional counseling resources. A basic pet wellness plan and other voluntary benefits add further everyday value.

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The Company
HQ: Dulles, VA
430 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

Unanet is the leader in AI-first ERP and growth software for project-based businesses. Trusted by more than 4,200 government contractor, architecture, engineering, and construction firms, Unanet unifies financials, projects, and pursuits with built-in automation and compliance—all supported by a dedicated customer success team. This empowers leaders to make confident, real-time decisions that drive growth from pipeline to profit.

Why Work With Us

We strive to unlock productivity for project-based businesses. We help our customers build a better world by delivering best-in-class solutions and services that enable teams to thrive.

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Remote Workspace

Employees work remotely.

Unanet is a remote-first environment where we value work-life integration, foster a positive and collaborative culture, and provide a supportive environment where you can thrive.

Typical time on-site: None
HQDulles, VA
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