About Us: Ocean Optics is a fast-paced, high performing and high growth organization that was recently named one of Orlando's Best Places to work! Our people thrive in an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative culture. Join our team of instigators of the possible where WE MEASURE WHAT MATTERS .For more information please visit http://www.oceanoptics.com
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Join Ocean Optics as a Product Manager for our innovative spectrometer line, where you will play a pivotal role in maintaining, launching, and determining the future design of our spectrometers. As a key member of our Product Management organization, you will collaborate closely with Marketing, Engineering, Application, Finance, Production, and Sales teams to shape product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Your responsibilities will include driving product portfolio and lifecycle management, conducting market and competitive analysis, and ensuring successful new product introductions. With a passion for scientific discovery and a customer-centric approach, you will help us leverage the power of light to solve meaningful problems in health, safety, and the environment.
Through a natural curiosity and passion for scientific discovery, the successful candidate will:
Partner closely with the Application and Engineering teams to provide input on product and market requirements to execute new spectrometer introductions.
Drive spectrometer product portfolio and lifecycle management based on customer insights and competitive landscape – working with cross-functional teams to execute.
Conduct product research to further understand the competitive profile for the segment and opportunities for growth to inform market strategy, pricing, and product financials.
Establish the vision, strategic plan, and roadmap for the spectrometer portfolio based on the voice of the customer to support the business strategy.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
5+ years’ experience in product management, product development, or related field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and process skills.
Strong project management skills.
Deep Product Management/Marketing expertise: market analysis, NPI process, product roadmap development, requirements, and product life-cycle management.
Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse, cross-functional teams and customers.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or Master’s degree in Product Management, Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
Experience in Optics, Manufacturing, or Software.
8+ years’ experience in product management, product development, or related field.
Leadership skills to lead teams and shape product vision and strategy.
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
Customer-centric attitude
Innovation – develop new ideas through collaboration
Growth mindset
Willingness to travel approximately 30%
Ocean Optics pioneered miniature spectrometers and delivers spectral solutions to researchers, OEMs and industrial customers, also designs and builds industrial-grade photonics systems for material inspection, chemical identification and quality assurance.
Our mission is to lead in creating precise yet practical optical solutions that enable researchers and industry to solve meaningful problems in health, safety and the environment. We have discovered, refined and delivered new approaches to solving problems with spectroscopy and imaging technologies. Backed by deep experience, we are working within applications including biomedical, semiconductors, research & science, industrial, environmental, food & agriculture, and safety & security.
We partner with customers to achieve ambitious goals, leveraging the power of light for advancement in health, safety and the environment.
With more than 200 employees worldwide, including in the US, Europe, and Asia, we leverage the wealth of knowledge from a diverse and multidisciplinary team, which drives our growth and high performance. Ocean Optics is a subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in safety, health, and environmental technology.
Ocean Optics offers a comprehensive compensation package and health and wellness benefits. Also, as a member of the Halma Group of companies (www.halma.com), our employees enjoy excellent career development, networking, and advancement opportunities worldwide.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (US)
Ocean Optics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
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