Product Manager

We are searching for a Product Manager has the skills and/or has the experience of the following:   Guide technology assessments done by ARC team or OEM partner  Analyze the competitive landscape and maintain a competitive database  Maintain the product portfolio roadmap  Proven product related experience, customer focus track record, market strategy  Strong knowledge/experience with direct view displays (LED, flat panels).  Processing and infrastructure associated with control rooms an added asset.  Expertise, knowledge, passion for solutions including information / data flow in complex display environments  Familiarity with some/all key market segments including automotive, corporate, retail, government, utilities, energy. Experience in applications such as visualization, simulation, control rooms including command and control, security an added benefit EDUCATION: Optimum formal education required to perform this function. University Major:   Bachelor’s degree in technical or business domain   Postgraduate      Major:  MBA preferred EXPERIENCE: Level of experience required to perform this job at a fully competent level.  Experience in LED display applications, markets and technology  5 years-experience as product manager or equivalent experience, solutions architect or related Related:  3-10 years of Christie related product experience in either a service or engineering function  Customer interactions and customer facing experience  Working with external ODM suppliers an asset  Working with service groups and sales an asset  Proven understanding of display technologies and their application in particular for large scale events, live events and other major professional A/V productions  SPECIALIZED SKILLS:  Ability to translate and communicate technical concept to a non-technical audience and market needs into clear and concise technical specifications and user needs into clear and concise user stories  Business skills and judgment - ability to assess business and technology trends  Proven background and practical experience in developing, managing and delivering products/projects including the ability to create URD (User requirement documents), perform competitive analysis, feature/function prioritization and assessment  Excellent interpersonal, written, oral communication skills  Experience working with OEM/ODM suppliers is an added benefit  To work with Christie in-house development teams via a Program Manager or Product Manager  Familiarity with common communication software applications (e.g. MS Office)  Leadership - willingness and ability to initiate and drive activities and to work collaboratively  Self-starter and self-sufficiency key; must be able to drive a project from conceptual stage to product plan with minimal input and supervision  Deep expertise in A/V systems WORKPLACE GUIDELINES:  Occasional:    Standing, Bending, Pushing/Pulling  Light Lifting (up to 25 lbs.), Moderate (25-50 lbs.) to Heavy (50 lbs. )   Reaching above shoulder level   Travel (ex. Noise Volume etc.)  Frequent:   Reading and Writing  Ability to Comprehend  Sitting and using finger movements   Communicating orally   Handling objects (manual dexterity)   Reason and analyze   Perform calculations