Beta Program Manager (Project Manager): Knowledge of CAE and CAD

 SIMULIA (formerly ABAQUS, Inc.), the world's leading provider of software and services for advanced finite element analysis, has an immediate opening for a Beta Program Manager. The Beta Program Manager will be responsible for defining and managing the Alpha and Beta Release Program for the SIMULIA brand, working with QA, customer support, marketing, sales, product development, SIMULIA offices, and customers to define the scope and deliverables expected from several major interrelated beta programs. Specific responsibilities include: â€¢ Define, schedule, and manage the master beta test plan for the SIMULIA brand.• Define, schedule, and manage the beta test plans for individual SIMULIA products.• Coordinate logistics for customer and field office testing and associated travel.• Define and manage budget for all beta activities, including travel to and from customer sites and field offices, leased computer hardware, etc.• Gather, analyze, and disseminate feedback to development, marketing, and operations, including customer surveys, bugs, enhancement requests, and performance data.• Work with product development and marketing to ensure that issues uncovered by beta testing are addressed properly.• Act as liaison among QA, customer support, marketing, sales, product development, SIMULIA offices, and customer for all beta-related activities.• Document beta test processes.• Provide new, innovative ideas for improving beta testing thoroughness and efficiency. A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred. 5+ years of progressive experience in software Program or Project Management. Experience managing beta programs is a strong plus. Additional requirements include: â€¢ Knowledge of computer-aided engineering and CAD. Mechanical engineering experience is a strong plus.• Demonstrated Program or Project Management experience, including time and resource management, project planning, process implementation, documentation, and budgeting.• Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational skills. Experience with matrix-managed environments is a plus. HOW TO APPLY: Please visit our Career Center at www.simulia.com to submit your resume for consideration. SIMULIA is an EEO/AA employer.  BENEFITS: 100% Company Paid Health and Dental Insurance Tax Deferred 401(k) Plan with a generous Company contribution Paid vacation and holidays Life Insurance Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Medical Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Bonus program Employee Fitness center  OVERVIEW: SIMULIA is the Dassault Systèmes brand that delivers a scalable portfolio of Realistic Simulation solutions including the Abaqus product suite for Unified Finite Element Analysis, multiphysics solutions for insight into challenging engineering problems, and lifecycle management solutions for managing simulation data, processes, and intellectual property. By building on established technology, respected quality, and superior customer service, SIMULIA makes realistic simulation an integral business practice that improves product performance, reduces physical prototypes, and drives innovation. Headquartered in Providence, RI, USA, with R&D centers in Providence and in Suresnes, France, SIMULIA provides sales, services, and support through a global network of regional offices and distributors. http://www.simulia.com/ PRODUCTS AND SERVICES:The ABAQUS suite of software for finite element analysis (FEA) is known for its high performance, quality and ability to solve more kinds of challenging simulations than any other software. The ABAQUS suite consists of three core products - ABAQUS/Standard, ABAQUS/Explicit and ABAQUS/CAE. Each of these packages offers additional optional modules that address specialized capabilities some customers may need.    Copyright © 2007 Dassault Systèmes