Product Manager

About Us

For more than 50 years, Gowanda Electronics has been a leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of precision electronic components for RF, microwave, and power applications. Components include standard off-the-shelf and custom-designed inductors, chips, chokes, coils, conicals, toroids, transformers, and magnetic devices in surface mount and axial-leaded (thru-hole) configurations that are used in a wide variety of electronic applications around the world. The company offers RoHS-compliant products as well as lead-containing components for QPL military/defense and other demanding requirements. Non-magnetic inductors are also available for situations where magnetic components would compromise system performance, as in medical imaging (MRI) equipment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Product Manager

Reports to: General Manager

Pay range: $110,000 to $140,000

Department: Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Product Manager will be responsible for driving growth for Gowanda Electronics product offerings, leveraging deep understanding of the product capabilities and differentiators, applications, end customers, and the competitive landscape. Drives Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), from ideation through post-launch support and end-of-life considerations, ensuring products meet customer needs and market demands. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Gowanda Electronics portfolio of products and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with the Director of Sales to optimize market share and selling strategies.
• Collaborates extensively with Regional Sales Managers, Manufacturer representatives, and end Customers to increase visibility and technical knowledge of the differentiated capabilities of Gowanda products.
• Participates in product development, strategy, and redesign from initial concept through engineering development and manufacturing introductions, to market launch.
• Conducts market research and solicits customer feedback to identify potential for new products; generates requirements and specifications, develops marketing strategies, production launch schedules, and pricing, and works with Marketing on promotional content.
• Reviews new product requests from Sales and Customers, prepares return-on-investment analyses, value propositions, evaluates broader market potential and development priorities.
• Determines product pricing utilizing competitive market research, reviewing production and sales costs, anticipating volume, and considering the overall value proposition for the customer.
• Creates buy-in and alignment for the product roadmap, both internally and externally.
• Provides management with updates related to both short- and long-term product sales forecasts, new product market potential, and special reports or analysis as required.
• Collaborates with Engineering teams to optimize time-to-market schedules.
• Identifies and manages existing and potential for new product development partnerships.
• Leads product training for outside sales, internal customer support stakeholders, and customers.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and content, and participating in professional societies.
• 50% travel expected, typically involving 1 full business week at a time. Occasional international travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be capable of performing each of the essential duties with or without accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Technical proficiency in electronic component manufacturing and product management
• Understanding and focus on the “big picture” of company and industry
• Experience in electronic component product management or related fields
• Understanding of market research and customer analysis
• Experience in agile methodologies
• Break down projects into smaller, manageable cycles to allow for continuous feedback and adaptation
• Respond to changing requirements and deliver value quickly (vs adhering rigidly to a predefined plan)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Business with 5 years of product manager experience in magnetic components and radio frequency filters.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, using a computer and interacting with internal teams and external stakeholders.Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus are necessary for tasks involving computer screens and documents and deciphering characteristics of electronic components.Hand and finger dexterity for using office equipment.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a dynamic, fast-paced mixture of office and manufacturing environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, traveling for customer meetings or industry events.

Why should you join our team?

Our team is growing! At Gowanda Electronics we recognize that our employees play a vital role in our success, so we’ve created an environment that focuses on innovation, empowerment, and recognition of individual expertise.

We are known for our quality products and exemplary customer service, and it all starts with our employees. We are proud of the role we play as technology leaders and the difference we make every day by putting our customers first! We are also committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive package and career growth opportunities!

• Annual pay increases
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401K Program with Employer Match
• Group Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Coverage
• Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays

Gowanda Electronics is an equal-opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

At Gowanda Electronics, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees are valued and supported.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.