PRODUCT MANAGER
Summary
At Revant, we're not just shaping the future of eyewear; we're redefining the vision of a sustainable world. As the largest and fastest-growing direct-to-consumer replacement lens company globally, we are on a mission to keep eyewear in play longer, blending innovation with thoughtfulness. We are searching for a Product Manager who is as passionate about crafting exceptional products as they are about making a meaningful impact. In this pivotal role, you will steer our product strategies, infuse the market with groundbreaking products, and enhance the visual experience of millions, while reporting to the Director of Operations and mentoring a talented Product Specialist. If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are eager to drive change in a company that values community over capital, join us at Revant and help shape the future of sustainable eyewear.
Essential Functions

• Manages new products from ideation and concept, to design, sample production, testing, forecast, and support internal teams in product launches.
  • Partners with the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to communicate sample needs and sample process and gather associated cost data
  • Partner with the Supply Chain and Inventory team to determine current product end-of-life parameters
• Responsible for project management relating to product-specific projects.
• Manages the optimization of the Product Development Process to ensure all products are launched efficiently and effectively.
• Creates and maintains Revant's 24 - 36-month product roadmap.
• Creates detailed product briefs for every new product to translate business-to-technical product requirements as well as consumer insights.
• Participates in new product packaging requirement meetings to provide technical information about the products to the internal team and confirm packaging meets product requirements.
• Collaborates with and supports Marketing to conduct customer interviews, research, and user testing to ensure products align with the Revant brand and customer needs.
• In collaboration with Finance, recommends pricing for new products to maximize margin
• Build initial new product 12-month forecast and work with Marketing, Operations, and other key stakeholders to recommend a final 12-month launch forecast.
• Adds potential brand & product collaboration opportunities to PRM for evaluation by Marketing.
• Perform market assessments to identify trends, technologies in product, competitor identification, and opportunities to inform product innovations and roadmap.
• Is the subject matter expert on Revant's products and how they compare to our competitors.
• Deliver education/tutorials to customer support so they can clearly communicate the features and benefits of the product to the customer.
• Supports the E-commerce team's merchandising initiatives by providing recommendations of products that complement each other based on target customer data.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders/teams to determine a sales channel distribution plan for new products (i.e. web or Amazon regions, US vs international).
• Review marketing's product messaging to ensure it's accurate and communicates the unique selling points.
• Assign and review the work of the Product Specialist.
• Define, track, and report on new product success metrics monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Management of product information to ensure all product specifications are accurate and up-to-date.
• Review existing product information in PIM collaboratively with E-Commerce team annually.
• Other duties as required.

Revant offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Base salary range, $95,000 - $110,000 (dependent upon experience)
• Eligible for the company bonus program
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 401k with 4% company matching
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off per year
• Monthly parking pass or monthly TriMet pass reimbursement
• 10 company paid holidays per year
• 16 hours of volunteer time off per year
• $500 charitable donation match

About Revant
Revant is the largest and fastest-growing direct-to-consumer replacement lens company on the planet. We are dedicated to creating the most sustainable vision brand in the world by keeping eyewear in play. We are committed to evolving the eyewear industry with innovative and sustainable optical manufacturing processes and products designed to provide the best visual experience possible. Our dedication to making better products in a better way, and providing stellar consumer experiences, is fueled by the belief that the vision industry needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness.
Revant is committed to the principles of inclusion, diversity, and equity. We create community and build trust by fostering a culturally attentive organization. We reach out to diverse candidates who will contribute a range of perspectives, experiences, skills and ideas to how we work, our programs and our services to best serve, reach and reflect the rich diversity of the customers we serve.

Revant Values
Initiative
Empathy
Focus
Trust

Competencies

• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Deep technical knowledge of the engineering, development, and manufacturing of lenses (plano and Rx), optical coatings, and associated accessories.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate your prioritization and roadmap creation process as it relates to the company goals and brand framework. You will need to be able to transparently communicate why you're prioritizing certain goals, products, features, or themes to all stakeholders to ensure everyone understands the strategy.
• Ability to prioritize while balancing the needs of customers and stakeholders to ensure Revant achieves its product development goals.
• Self-starter with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload in order to meet objectives and challenges in a fast-moving and growing environment.

• Strong computer and analytical skills in a Microsoft Windows and Google Docs environment; competency with Excel, database management, Asana and/or other project management software, and applicable PIM.

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate in Business
• 4 years of product management experience in a related field
• 2 years of people management experience
• Project Management Certification preferred

Intangibles

• High emotional intelligence - can empathize with customers to suss out pain points that the product or feature will address.
• Demonstrate empathy and the ability to take the initiative
• Communicate with purpose and honesty
• Collaborate with peers to deliver exceptional customer service
• Identify ways to constantly improve
• Measure success against the world's best companies
• Value community over capital
• Always work to bring value to the customer

Work Environment - Hybrid (Tuesdays and Wednesdays in office)
While working remotely, you will need a quiet space that you can use to allow you to be present and focused during work hours. In addition to two days in the office per week, your position may require you to be physically in the office more often when projects or in person meetings are required.
When working at the office, we operate under Good Manufacturing Practices which may at times require wearing safety glasses and closed toe shoes. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Travel
An annual international trip to Southeast Asia is expected in addition to domestic travel to meet with suppliers and other product experts in the industry. Travel is not expected to exceed 15% of the Product Manager's time but is subject to change due to a change in the product roadmap.

AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of Revant Optics to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Revant Optics will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.