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True ValueHub, Inc. · 3 hours ago

Principal Product Manager: Cost Engineering

Texas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

True ValueHub, Inc. is an AI-native direct material sourcing solution for discrete manufacturers. They are looking for a Principal Product Manager to own and drive their Cost Engineering module, which helps manufacturers understand and optimize part costs while enabling collaboration between design engineering and procurement teams.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware

Hiring Manager

Sophia Banar

Responsibilities

Define and drive the product roadmap for the Cost Engineering module

Prioritize ruthlessly based on customer impact, business value, and technical feasibility

Balance near-term customer needs with long-term platform scalability

Conduct customer interviews, discovery calls, and on-site visits to understand pain points, workflows, and unmet needs

Translate customer insights into clear product requirements and user stories

Serve as the voice of the customer internally ensuring we're solving real problems, not hypothetical ones

Partner with engineering to deliver high-quality releases on time

Work with UI/UX to create intuitive, user-friendly experiences for both procurement and engineering users

Align with sales, customer success, and marketing to support go-to-market efforts and gather feedback from the field

Define clear success metrics and track product performance post-launch

Run sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release coordination

Communicate progress, trade-offs, and decisions clearly to stakeholders at all levels

Identify opportunities to expand the module's capabilities—whether through new features, integrations, or AI/ML enhancements

Stay close to market trends, competitive dynamics, and evolving customer needs in discrete manufacturing

Qualification

Product managementCost engineeringB2B SaaSDiscrete manufacturingTechnical fluencyCustomer orientationData-driven decision makingCuriosityCommunicationCollaborative mindset

Required

8+ years of product management experience, with a strong track record of owning and scaling B2B SaaS products

Deep domain expertise in discrete manufacturing ideally with direct experience in cost engineering, procurement, sourcing, or engineering/PLM workflows

Experience working with both technical and business stakeholders, and the ability to bridge the gap between them

Strong business and customer orientation you start with the problem, not the solution

Ability to translate complex, ambiguous customer needs into clear product direction

Excellent communication skills written, verbal, and visual. You can present to executives and whiteboard with engineers with equal ease

Comfort with data you use metrics to inform decisions and measure success

Technical fluency you don't need to write code, but you can engage deeply with engineers on architecture, data models, and trade-offs

Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving priorities

Bias toward action you move quickly, learn fast, and iterate

Collaborative and low-ego you build trust across teams and bring people along

Curious and customer-obsessed you dig until you understand the real problem

Engineering degree required (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field)

Preferred

Startup experience is highly desirable

MBA or advanced degree is a plus, but not required

Benefits

High-impact work: You'll own a core module that directly drives customer value and company growth.

Growth-stage opportunity: Join at a stage where you can shape the product, influence strategy, and grow with the company.

Real problems, real customers: We work with both large(Fortune 100) and mid-size manufacturers, solving tangible, complex challenges not abstract tech problems.

Fast-paced, transparent culture: We move quickly, communicate openly, and trust each other to deliver.