Product Manager 2

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of product marketing programs and concepts.
• Develop business cases for new product development, including product positioning and pricing strategy.
• Manage product life cycles by establishing short and long-range visions for products.
• Develop product specifications to meet customer needs.
• Evaluate and escalate risks in projects/products to supervisor and senior management.
• Monitor competitive activities/products and provide continuous gap analysis.
• Apply knowledge of regulatory requirements for products.
• Establish prices to market through margin analysis and competitive positions.
• Provide sales support for product benefits and features internally and externally.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Effective communication skills – verbal, written, and public speaking.
• Ability to develop effective communication pieces such as presentations, written memos, etc.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills to lead multi-functional new product programs to market.
• Ability to apply business and financial methods.
• Ability to build relationships with and influence stakeholders.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of HVAC technology and components.
• Knowledge of durable goods manufacturing processes.
• Applies quality problem-solving techniques (root cause analysis).
• Applies Voice of Customer to the product cycle.
• Ability to translate complex problems and ideas into easily understood descriptions.
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in product management.
• Bachelor’s degree, preference in sciences, business or marketing, MBA preferred.