Job Posting for Product Manager at Leviton Manufacturing
Overview:
The Product Manager will be responsible for increasing the profitability of existing product lines and developing new products for the Residential business unit. This includes managing new product projects from existing ideas, helping to develop new ideas based on experience and interaction with customers, spending time in the market to understand problems, and finding innovative solutions for the broader market The Product Manager will be responsible for managing pricing, inventory, and other day to day tasks.
Responsibilities:
Has direct responsibility for managing 3-4 new and existing product lines
Supporting activities related to quality, cost improvements, lean manufacturing, and product customization.
Responsible for examining, developing, and recommending product strategies, inclusive of a 3–5-year roadmap
Champions research and analysis required for new product development process including all applicable project deliverables and Phase Gate requirements
Takes ownership and manages all elements of the product development process, including product specification, packaging, pricing, and phase out / phase in plans
Leads and directs project teams in the development or sustaining process to execute projects and assignments
Responsible for generating Business Proposals, Market Requirements Document and Charters for new product development
Attends sales meetings and visits customers and end-users as required; conducts product training presentations and research
Capable of navigating complex enterprise computer applications to quickly become proficient
Develops and amends market and product intelligence database for his / her assigned products; shall be a source of intelligence concerning product and market specific issues, including the economy, competitors, and business trends
Responsible to examine and analyze product lines' performance encompassing, but not limited to, profitability, forecasting and inventory levels
Shall be fully knowledgeable of assigned product group(s) and act in an advisory capacity regarding product information to Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Tech Line, and the Sales organization
Assists in the development of supporting new product launch material with Marketing and Marketing Communication Managers
Maintains competitive cross reference of catalog numbers for assigned products
Capable of managing the support activities of an Associate Product Manager and / or Product Coordinator
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
A Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field is required. Master’s degree is a plus
3 to 5 years of direct Product Management experience required
Experience with regulatory or standards organizations, such as UL, CSA and NOM is a plus
Skills & Abilities
Experience with product line management throughout the entire life cycle
Knowledge of manufacturing and operations processes
Experience writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Experience presenting to groups of managers, employees, and the general public
Must be self-reliant and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy, a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality
Must apply critical thinking skills to determine best approach to bring new products to market and to work with engineering, operations, marketing, and sales staffs
Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with customers
Ability to organize and manage project teams to support the development of business opportunities and execute business decisions
Strong mathematical, analytical and computer skills
A highly developed level of creative skills and resourcefulness is required
Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Excellent time management skills
Travel
Up to 25% travel
Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
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