What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Manager position at PCS Company?
Responsible for managing both the product planning and product lifecycle management processes. This includes managing the product throughout the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with product engineering to deliver competitive and validated products. It also includes working with customers, sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product management efforts support the company's overall strategy and goals.
- Define the product strategy and roadmap.
- Specifies customer driven market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by product engineers, outside sales representatives and customer input.
- Understand the competition.
- Attend/work various customer and industry trade shows
- Visit Production and Distribution Centers Periodically to Support Local Teams and Provide Insight into Best Practices from a Customer Lens Standpoint
- Understand and implement PLCM
- Familiar with and have incorporated PIM systems
- Work with Marketing to define marketing objectives for new product launches
- Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities.
- Develop and manage beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples to validate product fit for use and function.
- Set pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals.
- Deliver an annual revenue, profitability and asset plan by product line.
- Train sales and marketing organization on new and existing products.
- Keeps management informed of area activities and any significant problems or concerns.
- Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
- Occasional Travel Required
- Contributes to and participates in trade show support and representation when needed
- Contributes to company e-commerce and product catalog support and management.
- Engineering degree or commensurate industry experience required.
- Strong business acumen.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Well organized, accurate and attentive to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage projects.
- Strong computer skills including ERP systems and Microsoft Office software.
- Integrity with ability to keep information confidential.
Bachelor’s Degree – Business or Engineering
Three to Five years of equivalent experience.
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