Manager of Product Development – Forward Deployed

Epicor

Engineering manager leading customer-specific software development for Epicor, a data, AI, and cognitive ERP provider. Delivering production automation while converting recurring customer needs into reusable product capabilities.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeLehi • Texas, Utah, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering management and technical leadership, with a strong focus on developing customer-specific software solutions and mentoring engineering teams. Proficient in hands-on software development, particularly in .NET, and experienced in designing and supporting production software.

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Engineering ManagementHands-On Software DevelopmentCustomer EngineeringSolutions ArchitectureTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

.NETSoftware DevelopmentProduction Software SupportPythonArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningCloud Architecture

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationStakeholder Management

Industry Keywords

ERPManufacturingDistributionFinanceSupply ChainForward Deployed EngineeringTechnical ConsultingImplementation Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP.NETPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead a Forward Deployed Engineering team focused on customer-specific software solutions
Partner directly with customers to understand business processes, technical challenges, and automation opportunities
Guide the design, development, deployment, and support of reliable production solutions
Remain hands-on in technical architecture, development, troubleshooting, and solution reviews
Identify recurring patterns that can become reusable platform or product capabilities
Collaborate with product, platform, engineering, customer success, and other internal teams
Mentor engineers, establish delivery standards, and foster ownership, learning, and customer impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering management or technical leadership experience, including leading software developers
Strong hands-on software development experience, particularly in .NET or enterprise application environments
Experience working directly with customers to translate business challenges into technical solutions
Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and supporting production software
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to travel approximately 15–20%
Experience with Python, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or cloud architecture is advantageous
ERP, manufacturing, distribution, finance, or supply-chain domain knowledge is advantageous
Experience in forward deployed engineering, customer engineering, solutions architecture, technical consulting, or implementation engineering is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Mentorship and continuing education opportunities
Focused career goal setting
Free LinkedIn Learning licenses
Mentoring Program
Inclusive global workplace
Work-life balance policies encouraging time off
Support for international relocations and permanent residency processes