Principal Product Manager, ML/CAD Color Design

\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $200B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDandy is hiring a Principal Product Manager to lead the strategy and development of our AI and CAD based digital shade and color design systems—these are novel, industry-first capabilities to be used by internal dental designers and customers to customize the shade and color of restorative products for Dandy’s customers. This is a Principal/Director-level role, ideal for a product leader who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and wants to shape the future of how dentistry is designed and delivered digitally.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou will own a foundational piece of our technology platform, working at the intersection of CAD, ML, and human expertise. This isn’t just about iterating on the status quo—it’s about building the systems that will define what digital dental design looks like in the years to come.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Do\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eProduct development at Dandy is a collaborative, high-impact function. You’ll serve as the connective tissue between design, engineering, operations, and business leadership to drive both strategy and execution.\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDefine and execute the product vision for our shade design systems, setting a long-term direction aligned with company priorities and customer needs.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003ePartner with CAD, ML, and full-stack engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-performance tools that enable accurate, fast, and intuitive shade design.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eBuild a novel system in coordination with our automated manufacturing team\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDeeply understand user workflows—especially those of internal designers—and translate complex needs into clear, actionable product requirements.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eConduct customer discovery, market research, and competitive analysis to inform roadmap decisions and identify opportunities to innovate.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDrive cross-functional alignment and decision-making across stakeholders, ensuring transparency, clarity, and momentum on key initiatives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eManage the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and iteration, in a highly agile and collaborative environment.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eUse data and qualitative insights to measure impact, communicate results, and continuously refine the product direction.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eInterface with third-party vendors and partners as needed to evaluate and integrate complementary technologies.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We're Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWe’re looking for creative and curious product thinkers who can develop and grow a compelling vision for Dandy's products. We seek an experienced Principal Product Manager accustomed to working in a hyper-growth, customer obsessed organization.\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e8+ years of experience in product management, managing software products through the full lifecycle from MVP to general release and subsequent iterations\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eExperience building 3D and /or CAD design systems. Bonus points if its 0-1\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eHigh bias-to-action. You regularly knock down barriers and get things done, quickly.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAbility to drive alignment across many cross-functional stakeholders.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eTechnical competence and comfort-level. You can discuss APIs and services with the engineering team (but you don’t need to be able to code).\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eStrong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eProven ability to think strategically, develop product roadmaps, and execute against them to deliver impactful results.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eBonus Points For\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eExperience at an operationally-intensive company\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eComfort with writing SQL queries.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003ePrevious experience in the dental or medical industries.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003ePrevious experience partnering closely with an Engineering Leader, and/or working as a software engineer\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReq ID:\u003c/strong\u003e J-626\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eFor full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://www.meetdandy.com/careers/\"\u003eDandy Careers\u003c/a\u003e for more!\u003c/p\u003e