Product Manager

Direct Hire (perm / full-time) role with our end customer located in Charlotte, NC (onsite up to 25% travel)

Responsibilities:

• Build the strategic product plan for the portfolio including developing and updating product roadmaps through voice of the customer analysis, competitive overview, portfolio analysis and strategy development (products include steel containers, hoists, container handlers…)
• Identify cost reduction/value/operational improvement opportunities
• Lead the cross functional team through the Stage Gate process by facilitating meetings with representation from engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, quality, legal, finance and marketing
• Actively communicate status of projects to all project stakeholders, which includes the cross functional team and senior management
• Prepare financial analysis for portfolio evaluation and strategic decision-making
• Conduct pricing analysis to determine product positioning in the marketplace and recommend/execute appropriate actions as needed
• Create and maintain a competitive market analysis along with communicating it to all levels of organization
• Collaborate on all sales enablement including customer presentations and marketing collateral as part of product launch process
• Demonstrate a strong track record of developing and executing successful product plans that are on time and at cost
• Routinely take a holistic view of the assigned lines and assess industry and markets, translating findings into product line activities
• Work onsite in Charlotte, North Carolina with up to 25% travel

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.A., in engineering, marketing, business or related field; MBA preferred
• 10 years of sales/marketing experience; Product Marketing experience preferred
• Process-focused with the ability to clearly present project objectives, work plans, and timelines and hold the team accountable for their responsibilities. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of key financial metrics including financial/budget management skills
• Ability to communicate to all levels of organization and customer base
• Ability to multitask and be able to lead and build relationships with cross functional team
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, strong project management skills, solid analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and Microsoft Project
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% for business including work on residential and commercial job sites, customer meetings, and manufacturing facilities

Additional:

• Salary range $80,000 - $100,000/yr
• Incentive bonus programs, including for performance, professional development, employee referrals, repeat business, and more
• Employee Benefits include: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, & Vision insurance; HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options; Mental health & counseling benefits through confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their family members; Company-provided Employee Life and Disability Coverage with buy-up options; 401(k) retirement plan with Roth or Traditional options and company contribution; 1-on-1 retirement planning and financial advice for all stages of life; Flexible paid time off accrual program