Product Manager
DRiV · Southfield, MI · 2 days ago
MarketingFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Develop, present and manage the product roadmap and market strategy, that includes P&Ls and managing profitability, and margin improvement projects.
- Define the product offering and identifies gaps and customer needs by creating vision, strategy and requirements for products; utilizing available studies (market research, internal) and competitive analysis to identify customer needs; identifying relevant components of a competitive analysis.
- Understand and manage product/services life cycles, profitability, demand planning, new product/services development ideation and process management, competitive offerings.
- Lead and influence cross-functional teams to execute on product development, integration, and commercialization plans to deliver on business case.
- Demonstrate expertise at the product level, build partnerships with relevant stakeholder teams, and make trade-off decisions for products.
- Provide direction to cross-functional teams, including engineering teams and business functions, communicating the product roadmap and keeping everyone informed of updates and changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive work experience within product management, purchasing, supply chain, business development, strategy, sales or engineering.
- Requirements/Certifications: Excellent writing, presentation, and overall communication skills. Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition. Strong collaboration ability with engineering, sales, marketing and operations. Ability to understand P&L, cost structures and margin drivers. Ability to establish strong relationships with customers and partners in commercializing new products. Proficiency with a CRM system and SAP. Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up, critical thinking, project management and time management skills.
Physical Demands
- Travel domestic up to 10%.
Work Environment
- On-Site