About the position
Implement organization strategies through the effective direction and management of resources, while being accountable for the business strategies, functional or operational areas, processes or programs. Responsible and accountable for managing and developing a team of people, setting direction and deploying resources on varying projects, participating in organization-wide projects, while providing guidance and expertise on an as needed basis. Managers are required to understand how other business units operate, how their goals align with organizational goals and have budget and profit/loss responsibility. Leads across the organization Product Management ideas and activities. Participates in or leads the analytical, experimental, investigative, and testing efforts in support of new product development engineering. Coordinates all phases of new product development, including research and design, financing, pricing, marketing, sales and distribution. Develops overall marketing objectives and strategy and further product development. Works closely with customer base to identify key needs and appropriate product solutions. Acts as a funnel for product development ideas and knows how to influence key people in order to realize commercial opportunities. Performs analyses and prepares forecasts and recommendations in the areas of product preferences, sales coverage, market penetration, market practices and sales trends. Researches market conditions to determine potential sales of a product. Writes profitability analysis.
Responsibilities
- Builds, manages, and provides leadership to a team of professional staff (may include other managers); performs other talent management and development decisions as needed.
- Develops and establishes functional strategy and tactics to ensure successful completion of work that meets or exceeds client and/or organizational expectations.
- Manages resources and takes accountability for the performance and results of multiple related teams.
- Develops departmental/functional plans, including business unit and/or production priorities, to address resource and operational needs and challenges.
- Identifies, establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers and influencers internally and externally.
- Provides subject matter expertise to clients, team members, colleagues, etc. on projects.
- Participates in both internal and external projects that are broad in scope and closely tied to the organizational strategy.
- Conducts regular status and strategy meetings with internal and external teams to understand risks, priorities, etc. and ensure a successful end result.
- Evaluates current business processes and systems, ensuring cost-savings and risk control.
- Coordinates financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency.
- Reviews team and individual performance data (financial, sales and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Motivates, develops, recruits and retains employees while rewarding and cultivating a culture of high performing teams.
- Leads or coordinates project/program teams from design to delivery of fully developed products that are ready for customer use.
- Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.
- Investigates facts and develops strategic solutions to problems.
- Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to functional leaders.
- Performs feasibility studies and manages field trials.
- Establishes marketing strategies including product direction, advertising, packaging, pricing, expense budgets, profit plans and future product development to manage a product or product category's life cycle.
- Leads engineers, designers, suppliers and customers to develop product requirements and specifications.
- Lead teams preparing product introductions and updates.
- Makes recommendations for product solutions based upon feedback from customer base, aligning the recommendations to the customer's business strategy.
- Identifies and drives new business opportunities and creates appropriate business plans.
- Identifies and drives new market opportunities (i.e., products/services, technologies, markets).
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Computer Science, Business/Finance or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- Post graduate degree in a related discipline.
- At least 15 years of experience.
- Professional association membership.
- Specialized development activity in business strategy.
Benefits
- 401(k) program with 6% employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
- Student loan repayment program up to $10k
- Company paid life and disability plans
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Health spending account with employer contribution
- Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
- Gym membership discounts
- Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility benefits
- Paid bereavement leave
- Company gift matching program
- Employee resource groups
- Paid volunteer days
- Education Assistance Program
- Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities
