The Product Manager is responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and feature definition for products and/or product lines. They are the champion of a product and lead cross-functional teams from a product's conception through to its launch. Strong thought leadership is a required, coupled with strong communication skills.
Job Responsibilities
To manage from concept, to design, prototypes, testing, forecast, cost, day to day support, and finally product end of life.
Expert in leading post launch commercialization plans, working closely with sales to ensure the successful adoption of new products.
Recommends the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements
Leads the marketing development effort to bring new products from conceptual stages through product life cycles
Collaborate with multiple internal groups such as sales, engineering, marketing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.
Conduct margin analysis, industry/market research, and in-life performance measurement to determine product demand, positioning, viability, and profitability
Builds and maintains long-term relationships with key strategic customers
Manages day-to-day progress of product development for product lines
Provides technical expertise and training to other departments in support of product development.
Full P&L responsibility for their Product Lines
Skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work within a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate composure in difficult situations
Ability to pay extreme attention to detail
Strong ability to be adaptable and flexible
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Proficient in the use of the personal computer and the Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Advanced spreadsheet and numerical analysis skills: business cases, margin and cash flow analysis
Must be inherently creative and innovative at developing uncommon solutions to address market and business needs.
Requirements
BS Degree required
3 to 5 years’ experience in an industrial/commercial product management role preferred
Positive, team player attitude
Strong teaming skills
Demonstrated emotional intelligence and the ability to read a room and get things done.
