Sr. Product Manager, Access Boxes

NORMA Group•Woodland Hills, CA

About The Position

As part of an international mid-sized corporation with ambitious growth plans, an innovative mindset and high customer focus, NDS is looking for highly motivated and team-oriented individuals with eagerness to join our journey from good to great. Purpose : Overall responsibility for the profitable growth of NDS’ Access Box business, including product line management, new product development & innovation, marketing & sales activities, and driving efficient operations. Responsibilities Lead NDS Product Management for Access Boxes (Valve Boxes, Meter Boxes) Subject matter expert both technically and relative to the market for underground/ grade-level plastic enclosures to house water/irrigation, utility metering, and communication devices Define the product vision, strategy, and road map Develop and implement plans for aggressive profitable growth Develop and lead organization to deliver on 3-5 year strategic plan Design marketing and incentive programs to introduce new products, build brand awareness and create a strong preference for NDS products with end users, irrigation designers and engineers, distributors, professional contractors, public agencies, and municipalities Plan and execute product line positioning, messaging, and outbound communications to ensure a clear, compelling, and consistent message to internal and external stakeholders Recommend pricing and packaging based on competitive positioning, functionality, and customer value Assist the field organization with training and support the sales force in positioning the product Work with marketing department to develop materials to promote products to specifiers and customers Monitor changing technologies, market conditions, business opportunities and competitors Manage critical market analysis relative to new product market potential and positioning. Conduct research and analyze the market to quantify business opportunities and build a business case for NDS Access Boxes Plan, manage, and execute product launches, working closely with Sales, Marketing, PDE, and other relevant teams

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, marketing or equivalent education
5+ years experience in product management, product marketing, business management
Demonstrated success meeting business goals and profitably growing sales
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with business leaders to create alignment and support
Strong project management, organizational and presentation skills
Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize, independently manage several projects simultaneously and operate under tight deadlines
Ability to travel
Results/Business impact focused
Strong alignment with NDS Guiding Principles, NDS Brand Promise, and NDS 10 Guides of Innovation and Risk Taking
Creative and innovative
Strong analytical skills/data driven
Strong business acumen
Persistent
Outgoing
Strong leader
Excellent problem-solving skills
Adaptable and flexible
Disciplined
Strong understanding of changing market dynamics
Ability to inspire a team
Able to think “outside the box”
Team player
Embraces coaching and feedback for both professional success and growth

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in the market for access boxes/plastic enclosures is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead NDS Product Management for Access Boxes (Valve Boxes, Meter Boxes)
Subject matter expert both technically and relative to the market for underground/ grade-level plastic enclosures to house water/irrigation, utility metering, and communication devices
Define the product vision, strategy, and road map
Develop and implement plans for aggressive profitable growth
Develop and lead organization to deliver on 3-5 year strategic plan
Design marketing and incentive programs to introduce new products, build brand awareness and create a strong preference for NDS products with end users, irrigation designers and engineers, distributors, professional contractors, public agencies, and municipalities
Plan and execute product line positioning, messaging, and outbound communications to ensure a clear, compelling, and consistent message to internal and external stakeholders
Recommend pricing and packaging based on competitive positioning, functionality, and customer value
Assist the field organization with training and support the sales force in positioning the product
Work with marketing department to develop materials to promote products to specifiers and customers
Monitor changing technologies, market conditions, business opportunities and competitors
Manage critical market analysis relative to new product market potential and positioning.
Conduct research and analyze the market to quantify business opportunities and build a business case for NDS Access Boxes
Plan, manage, and execute product launches, working closely with Sales, Marketing, PDE, and other relevant teams