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Director of Product Management plays a critical role in shaping the direction and vision of a company’s product roadmap. They work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product execution, meet customer needs and align with the overall business strategy.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aligning product strategy with business goals — Fire & Safety has multiple business units, each with its own product offering, the director must ensure that the product goals align with the overall business goals and company strategy

• Driving product discovery, market research, and competitor research — Setting the stage for the right approach to product development is vital. The director’s role is paramount in ensuring that the team performs the requisite product discovery and research activities so that the product meets customer needs and provides value

• Driving innovation and new product development initiatives — As the senior leader in the product organization, the director is responsible for driving innovation and research. This could involve adopting modern ways of working and software development frameworks, analyzing the market and competition, and introducing emerging technologies, user interfaces, and robust capabilities to the product suite, among other activities

• Communicating product vision and strategy to stakeholders — In addition to stitching together the product vision, the director of product must also share the vision and strategy with diverse stakeholders, regularly report on the status of development, and keep stakeholders informed of the product organization’s strategy

• Product Pricing and Strategy: The director determines the appropriate pricing for the product and develops strategies to maximize its market potential.

• Product Positioning: This involves defining how the product is positioned relative to competitors and target consumers.

• Sales Messaging Development: Crafting compelling messaging that resonates with potential customers and drives demand.

• Competitive Analysis: Understanding the competitive landscape and identifying opportunities for differentiation.

• Product Differentiation: Developing strategies to highlight the unique features and benefits of the product.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Product vision and strategy

• Product roadmaps and release management

• Interfacing with customers

• Team leadership

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Executive communication

• Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 8 years of experience in software, IoT-technology, e-Commerce, marketing, or product management.

• 5 years or more of leadership experience

• Great people skills in combination with great assertiveness.

• Strong analytical, strategic, and coordination skills.

• Leadership and entrepreneurship traits that people are comfortable following.

• High-level motivational skills for the management of virtual teams.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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