Senior Product Manager – Rail Products

Critical Software

. Own the product roadmap, balancing certification milestones, customer commitments, and long-term product strategy .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timePortugalSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management, including ownership of product roadmaps, market analysis, and go-to-market strategies. Proficient in navigating certification processes within safety-critical industries and translating complex technical requirements into actionable product decisions.

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Product Roadmap OwnershipMarket AnalysisCertification ProcessesGo-To-Market StrategyStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementMarket AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentPricing StrategyP&L ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementSoftware-Defined ProductsData-Driven ProductsCloud TechnologiesCybersecurity

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeam CoordinationStakeholder Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Safety-Critical IndustryCertification StandardsEN 50126DO-178IEC 62443Regulatory ComplianceMulti-Stakeholder Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the product roadmap, balancing certification milestones, customer commitments, and long-term product strategy
Identify and validate new product opportunities through market and competitive analysis, technology scouting, and customer discovery
Translate customer needs into product requirements and shape the full portfolio
Own the business case, pricing, and P&L for each product line
Take new products from concept through to their first paying customers
Build go-to-market strategies for product placement and business expansion
Work with commercial and business development teams on positioning, pricing, and partnership opportunities
Coordinate a small team with direct access to leadership
Collaborate closely with engineering, safety, and certification teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record taking new products from zero to market, ideally in a regulated or safety-critical industry
Familiarity with certification processes in safety-critical domains (EN 50126/50129/50716, DO-178, IEC 62443, or equivalent) is a strong plus
Experience with software-defined, connected or data-driven products
Familiarity with cloud/edge, cybersecurity or AI applied to operations is a plus
Comfort working with long product lifecycles and complex, multi-stakeholder environments (operators, regulators, notified bodies)
Strong communication skills, able to translate technical and regulatory complexity into clear product decisions
Fluent in English (C1/C2)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private health insurance
Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, legal, financial support)
Home office support
Extra holidays: 2 additional days after year one, more as time goes on
Extra parental leave: 2 additional months fully paid
Gradual return-to-work support
Sabbatical programme for long-term employees
Training, mentorship, and growth opportunities