New Product and Life Cycle Manager

ABOUT DATAMARS

Datamars is a global data solutions company with a 30 year legacy in animal and textile solutions. Building on our history as a successful RFID identification and data solutions company, we bring together products, technologies & capabilities to put powerful data in the hands of our livestock, pet and textile customers so they can make better informed decisions. Our solutions deliver insights that help customers define what now looks like, what tomorrow could be and to track the improvements to get there.The results? More profitable decisions, less environmental impacts and higher quality of life.

Our vision is clear:World leaders in harnessing the power of data to measurably improve productivity and quality of life.
Our purpose is strong:It guides our actions and behaviors and reflects our commitment to do the right thing for our customers. It gives us courage to take on big challenges!
Our mission is simple:Information is the way to a better, more sustainable world.

INSIGHT INTO THE ROLE

The New Product and Life Cycle Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, launch, and ongoing lifecycle management of Datamars Livestock products within North America. This role combines product expertise, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to support revenue and profitability goals. The ideal candidate will act as a key liaison between R&D, marketing, and sales, ensuring that our products meet market needs and achieve their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Product Lifecycle Management: Manage all aspects of the product lifecycle, from initial development and pre-launch to growth and end-of-life planning.

* Market Insights & Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on Datamars and competitor products, gathering insights into customer needs and market trends to guide product strategy.

* Product Development & Improvement: Develop business cases for new products and product enhancements, supporting R&D with North American market recommendations and priorities.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, marketing, and sales teams to facilitate smooth product launch and ensure alignment with customer needs.

* Partner & Supplier Coordination: Support assessments and relationship management with manufacturing and supplier partners.

* Customer Journey Focus: Ensure a customer-centered approach to product planning and improvements, enhancing the customer experience and meeting usage needs.

* Training & Education: Organize product training and continuing education for both internal teams and external partners.

* Thought Leadership: Provide insights into industry trends and innovations to influence product development and marketing strategies.

* Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple projects, timelines, and budgets effectively to meet deadlines and launch dates.

* Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work cross-functionally, build positive relationships, and present complex information in an engaging, accessible way.

* Customer-Centric Approach: Dedicated to understanding and enhancing the customer journey, translating insights into actionable improvements.

* Innovation & Problem Solving: Brings a creative approach to problem-solving and identifies solutions to meet market demands.

* Timely execution: Ability to get hands-on and execute for on time deliverables

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation, execution, and updates of packaging and promotional materials.
• Act as a spokesperson for products in internal and external presentations.
• Support other marketing and product-related initiatives as required to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

* Experience: 5 years in product management, marketing, engineering, or related fields, with customer-facing or sales experience preferred.

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a relevant field.

* Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); SAP and Salesforce experience preferred; ability to learn project management software quickly.

* Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills to develop business cases and assess product performance.

CULTURE & VALUES

• Be Passionate; Aim to Excel; Respect one another; Strive for Performance; Be Empowered!
• Customer centric - Solution focused - Relationship driven.
• Innovative - delivering advanced integrated technologies to transform sectors.
• Collaborative - sharing ideas & collaborating across global teams.
• Competitive & growth mindset - Market leaders - Goal oriented - growth focused.

As a vertically integrated business with a head office in Switzerland and market-based operations in over 21 countries, we unite people from diverse sectors, backgrounds, countries and professions. This proudly diverse and inclusive culture strengthens our collective abilities to make a measurable difference to the profitability and quality of life of customers, the sustainability of sectors and the future of the environment.

We have R&D hubs in Switzerland, New Zealand and Chiang Mai, production facilities in six locations and sales and marketing hubs in over 24 locations worldwide. We are constantly evolving, which allows our people to engage with stimulating & innovative technology, products & projects.

EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYMENTPOLICY

DATAMARSprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination andharassment of any type without regard to race, color,religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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