Principal Product Manager, Dandy

• We are looking for strategic product thinkers who have experience delivering solutions in operationally complex environments
• Ideally, you are comfortable navigating both technical and operational challenges and can manage competing priorities while keeping the end-user’s needs at the center
• 10-15 years of product management experience, ideally with a background in manufacturing, factory floor systems, or supply chain technology
• Previous experience building or integrating an MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and complementary systems (MRP, ERP, WFM)
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working closely with engineering, design, and operational teams
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and drive alignment at all levels of the organization
• Comfortable operating in a highly ambiguous space where the business problem and strategy are not yet defined
• High bias for action—you are resourceful, proactive, and excel at breaking down barriers to get things done
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to make informed decisions
• Customer-focused mindset and the ability to empathize with operational users, designing intuitive workflows and systems that address real-world challenges
• Technical fluency, with an understanding of APIs and system integrations (you don’t need to code but must be comfortable engaging in technical discussions)
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing the lifecycle of complex cross-functional technology initiatives, handling both tactical and strategic needs
• If you are passionate about supply chain technology and ready to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!
• Experience at an operationally-intensive company
• Comfortable with writing SQL queries
• Previous experience in the dental or medical industries

Desirable

• We’re hiring a Principal Product Manager to lead the development of our production planning, scheduling, orchestration, and execution systems
• In this role, you will drive the vision, strategy, and execution of mission-critical systems that will help us scale our supply chain efficiently and meet customer demand
• You will collaborate closely with our design, manufacturing, and sales & operations planning (S&OP) teams to deliver solutions that streamline workflows, improve visibility, improve On Time Delivery (OTD) and enhance production performance
• Product development at Dandy is an extremely collaborative effort, with multiple teams composed of UX, Engineering, and Product Management empowered to solve the most important problems for the business at large
• Define the vision and strategy for our MES, production planning, and scheduling systems to support efficient design and manufacturing operations at scale
• Champion operational users by developing deep empathy for their workflows and pain points and ensuring the solutions meet their needs
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, S&OP, and sales teams, to ensure seamless integration between planning and production execution
• Drive end-to-end product development, from ideation and requirements gathering to launch and subsequent iterations
• Develop deep expertise in manufacturing workflows, production orchestration, and planning processes, ensuring solutions reflect best practices and emerging trends in the industry
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to define detailed product requirements, working side-by-side with them to deliver high-quality, scalable software
• Leverage data insights to guide decision-making, validate assumptions, and measure the success of your initiatives
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment on strategy and prioritization of opportunities
• Communicate clearly and transparently with your teams and stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of context, goals, and progress
• Your work will directly impact how we scale to meet demand, streamline operations, and build systems that set us up for future success

• Comprehensive health plans: Your health is our top priority. We offer a range of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans so you can choose what works best for you. Some plans include employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and we offer options that cover 100% of employee-only premiums.
• Flexibility, built-in: At Dandy, we flex-first, which means trusting you to own your day and deliver, working where and how you want. We believe that by embracing flexibility, we empower everyone to balance work and life in the way that works best for them. Some roles need to be on-site due to the nature of the work.
• Investing in your wellbeing: Your wellbeing is more than just physical health—that’s why our benefits are designed to support you in all aspects of life. From mental health resources included in our healthcare plans to perks like pet insurance, a gym stipend, and access to discount platforms like Perkspot, we offer a range of programs to help you feel your best—inside and outside of work.
• Shared Success: We believe in shared success—when the business wins, our employees do too. Through performance-based bonuses and equity opportunities, our team shares in the impact we create together.

Total funding: $4.4m

Dentistry, a $400B industry, has long relied on outdated practices. Dandy was created to modernize and simplify dental operations by integrating technology into every aspect of the dental practice. Its goal is to streamline workflows, making dental practices more efficient and easier to manage.