Product Manager, Software

Company: Crane Payment Innovations
Location: Mount Prospect
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

Have you ever used the self-checkout in a Supermarket? Played the slots at a Casino? Maybe you grabbed a drink from a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you’ve answered with a resounding “YES”, then you’ve done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI). We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software. Headquartered in Malvern, PA (USA), CPI is supported by: >2,500 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices and 43 service branches. What You’ll Be Doing The purpose of the Product Manager, Software position is to manage the projects and execution of software objectives, strategies, programs for all software products and services for the organization. This role ensures alignment between business goals and technology solutions, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to delivery. Key tasks and responsibilities include: Research new software products, features, and enhancements for roadmap development Translates the software product vision into specific projects, action plans, and tactics Guide the conceptualization, requirements gathering, specific creation, release, and implementation process Ensure that the product delivery schedules and tasks related to all aspects of product development are coordinated with stakeholders to successfully release new products on time and within budget Develop sales tools with marketing to drive the promotion and adoption of software products Oversee and manage the software development lifecycle Specific Responsibilities: Gathers and analyzes information to identify new software products, markets, and customers Participate in meetings with the development team to discuss upcoming projects, timelines for implementation, delivery schedules and deadlines Collaborate with marketing to create digital and traditional collateral for promotion and sales enablement Work with leadership and finance to establish financial models on projections and pricing Provide training and support to sales to increase software product adoption within new and existing customers Prioritize software sustaining items based on the market need and organization’s strategy Work closely with software engineers and development team to define specifications Work closely with hardware product managers to ensure software compatibility across all devices Ensure the software solution is successfully meeting the company goals and users’ needs Track progress against the plan and address any variances as soon as they’re identified Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proven success in developing software product roadmaps and product launches Experience building and monetizing SaaS and On Prem-based platforms Collaborative, driven, and innovative, with excellent attention to detail Excellent project management, organization, and time management skills Exceptional communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills Self-starter who works well in a team environment consisting of in-house and external development resources Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in SaaS and on-prem development, marketing, pricing, and selling Familiarity and experience working with Windows, iOS, MacOS, Linux and Android operating systems Qualifications and requirements: Base $165-185K Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field 5 years of software product management or design experience 2 years of managerial experience Experience incorporating AI into software is a plus "Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time". CPI will only consider talent in the Chicago metro region, and will not provide any relocation assistance. What We’re Offering: Examples include: flexible work environments; competitive salary & benefit package; defined career growth plans with opportunities to go outside of your “comfort zone”; community involvement and volunteering events; opportunities to travel and work at our global sites. Sound interesting? Come see why we are OneCPI! CPI is part of Crane NXT Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The company is a pioneer in advanced, proprietary micro-optics technology for securing physical products, and its sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Crane NXT has approximately 4,000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta. Crane Payment Innovations is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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