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Product Manager - Digital Twin

Oversees the creation and roadmap of digital facility representations that integrate real-time data, 3D modeling, and spatial analytics for FDA-regulated and mission-critical industries

Life Sciences
Product Management

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and refine digital twin product roadmaps aligned with digital transformation goals for regulated facilities
  • Serve as Scrum Product Owner across cross-functional development teams, creating user stories based on facility workflows
  • Partner with internal teams, clients, and subject matter experts to translate complex facility requirements into intuitive digital tools
  • Coordinate with Reality Capture teams on 3D model development, SLAM workflows, and LiDAR protocols for spatial data
  • Standardize reusable templates, visualization modules, and spatial tools across multiple client projects
  • Collaborate with external partners like Autodesk to ensure compatibility with BIM standards and industry protocols
  • Monitor KPIs including model adoption and delivery timelines while incorporating user feedback for continuous improvement

Skills & Tools:

  • Digital twin and spatial technology platforms
  • BIM software (Autodesk Revit, Navisworks)
  • LiDAR, SLAM, and GIS technologies for 3D mapping
  • Point cloud processing and spatial analytics tools
  • Agile methodology and Scrum Product Owner certification
  • FDA-regulated environment knowledge (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11)
  • Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
  • Mobile-first solution development experience
  • AR/VR integration for facility visualization
  • SaaS-based planning and project management platforms

Where This Role Has Appeared:

  • CAI (Professional Services/Life Sciences, Remote, $130k-$140k, July 2025)

Variants & Related Titles:

  • Digital Twin Program Manager
  • Spatial Technology Product Manager
  • BIM Product Manager
  • Facility Digital Transformation Lead
  • Smart Building Product Manager

Why This Role Is New:

Product Manager for Digital Twin emerged in 2022-2024 as pharmaceutical and healthcare companies realized they needed sophisticated digital facility management to ensure FDA compliance and operational efficiency. The role addresses the complexity of managing physical facilities through digital representations that integrate real-time data, regulatory requirements, and advanced visualization technologies that traditional facility management couldn't handle.

Trend Insight:

As regulated industries face increasing compliance pressures and operational complexity, companies are investing in digital twin technology that requires specialized product management expertise to bridge facility operations, regulatory requirements, and cutting-edge spatial technology.

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