What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at SF Staffing Solutions?
The Product Manager's primary role is to develop and maintain the company's products and business strategies for the global lighting business field. This position develops, implements and monitors product development programs through the corporate Product Realization Process. The Product Manager also monitors the company's competitors, new developments and market trends while evaluating the performance of strategic business field.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Development and Strategy Maintenance for the Business Field
Develops corporate global strategic goals into the Business Field Strategies. Participates in the development of the Strategic Market Master Plan or equivalent. Assesses and reports on the execution of the strategic plan, sales performance and margin performance relating to assigned product line. Maintains market and customer knowledge through job site and channel visits in order to validate the strategic plan and identify business opportunities. Develops pricing strategies that meet regional markets needs while supporting GIPI goals.
Implementation and Monitoring of New Product Development
Develops complete business plan that includes; accurate product specifications including target product / accessory pricing, projected sales volumes, anticipated project introduction as part of the business justification (F / E) process. Communicates directly with the global product development team all required documentation, market information required to successfully bring developed products to market. Interacts with regional and global field sales organizations. Manages all aspects of a market introduction team for a successful launch into the regional market.
Evaluation of Performance of Strategic Business Field
Periodically reports on the global performance of the strategic business field. Audits attainment of projects, strategic business field performance and profitability metrics.
Customer Research
Is an active participant in VOC (Voice Of Customer) research / interviews. Performs and / or coordinates field and market research utilizing QFD techniques.
Safety
Provides assistance in support of the safety strategy to reduce work related injuries. Promotes a safe working environment. Performs all job functions in a safe manner and maintains safety awareness. Reports known accidents, injuries and unsafe practices or conditions to safety manager.
Skills & Requirements
Qualifications : Additional years of experience or education may be substituted for each other as determined by Human Resources.
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related program is required. A Master's Degree is preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Product Management role; experience within the power generation products industry preferred. Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills. Proven track record of developing and implementing process improvements. Strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.
Physical Demands and / or Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to use a keyboard,
calculator, and telephone. Frequent sitting, talking, hearing, and occasionally stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift (I 0 lbs.), and an ability to adjust vision for close vision work. Up to 10% of time spent in manufacturing environments around industrial equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
