Product Manager - RF Network Devices

Landis Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions for the utility sector. Offering one of the broadest portfolios, we deliver innovative and flexible solutions to help utilities solve their complex challenges in Smart Metering, Grid Edge Intelligence and Smart Infrastructure. With sales of USD 1.4 billion in FY 2020, Landis Gyr employees approximately 5,000 people in over 30 countries across five continents, with the sole mission of helping the world manage energy better. More information is available at the Landis Gyr website landisgyr.com

As the Product Manager – RF Network Devices, this individual will be responsible for leading the lifecycle and product strategy for RF mesh network infrastructure equipment. This includes activities such as authoring Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), prioritization of sustainment activities, managing the Portfolio Investment Plan (PIP) and New Product Introduction (NPI) process for assigned products. This individual will work closely with our customers and must demonstrate distinct functional and professional knowledge to ensure that the work products and deliverables are of the highest caliber to guarantee customer satisfaction. This role will require close working collaboration with R&D, Deployment, Sales and Marketing, and Supply Chain team

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete product lifecycle of the assigned products
• Contributes to Landis Gyr’s New Product Introduction (NPI) process. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Interprets customer requirements and translates to clear product requirements and use cases in PRDs
  • Supports R&D feasibility/traceability reviews
  • Works on complex business cases
  • Works with Technical Training to develop Product Documentation and Training
  • Works in partnership with Project Management Organization (PMO) to manage cost and timeline expectations
  • Presents to Executive Project Governance Boards for stage gate reviews and Change Controls
• Work alongside cross functional teams to develop and execute the overall strategy for assigned products
• Works on assigned product dependencies and interrelationships to deliver a complete customer solution (hardware/software) rather than just a “Product”
• Independently manages strategic partnerships where appropriate
• Understands market research for addressing market and/or business needs for a product, including awareness of market trends and direction.
• Assists Subject Matter Expert for assigned products
• Develops customer communications (e.g. Customer Information Letters, Product Updates, Release Notes)
• Ensures all parts of the organization are properly educated on product feature/functionality
• Contributes to business reviews and planning sessions
• Supports Landis Gyr’s quality processes
• May presents at industry events, internal sales meetings, Landis Gyr’s Exchange, and customer specific meetings
• Represents Landis Gyr in a positive, professional and enthusiastic manner when working with both external and internal customers
• Assists with the management of sustainment of existing product offerings

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required/Desired Certifications:

• Formal Product Management training, such as Pragmatic Marketing, and/or New Product Introduction (NPI) process desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of business fundamentals – roles of various departments in the organization: marketing, sales, economics, manufacturing, business management, engineering.
• Knowledge of or experience in the areas of Distribution Automation or SCADA
• Knowledge of electric utilities
• Proven critical thinking and analytical skills
• Deep understanding of marketing concepts/market research
• Proven ability to facilitate groups and/or teams
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience in public speaking
• Organizational skills including prioritization, project management and resource deployment
• Ability to influence individuals and organizations not under a direct reporting relationship
• Proven leadership skills in mentoring and developing others

Superior computer skills including Microsoft Office applications for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations

If you have the drive and enthusiasm to accept this challenge and to work in a very dynamic, cross functional and international environment, we are looking forward to meeting you.