Head of Product Management and Strategy

Principal Responsibilities

• Define the product strategy and roadmap.
• Specifies customer driven market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by product engineers, outside sales representatives and customer input.
• Understand the competition.
• Attend/work various customer and industry trade shows
• Visit Production and Distribution Centers Periodically to Support Local Teams and Provide Insight into Best Practices from a Customer Lens Standpoint

• Understand and implement PLCM
• Familiar with and have incorporated PIM systems
• Work with Marketing to define marketing objectives for new product launches

• Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities.
• Develop and manage beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples to validate product fit for use and function.
• Set pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals.
• Deliver an annual revenue, profitability and asset plan by product line.
• Train sales and marketing organization on new and existing products.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and any significant problems or concerns.
• Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Occasional Travel Required
• Contributes to and participates in trade show support and representation when needed
• Contributes to company e-commerce and product catalog support and management.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Engineering degree or commensurate industry experience required.

• Strong business acumen.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well organized, accurate and attentive to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage projects.
• Strong computer skills including ERP systems and Microsoft Office software.
• Integrity with ability to keep information confidential.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Business or Engineering

Work Experience

Three to five years of equivalent experience.

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