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Leviton · 4 days ago
Product Manager
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Has direct responsibility for managing new and existing products
Responsible for examining, developing, and recommending product strategies
Champions research and analysis required for new product development process including all applicable project deliverables and PAC / Gate requirements
Takes ownership and manages all elements of the product development process, including product specification, packaging, pricing, and phase out / phase in plans
Leads and directs project teams in the development or sustaining process to execute projects and assignments
Responsible for generating Business Proposals and Charters for new product development
Attends sales meetings and visit customers and end-users as required; conducting product training presentations and research
Capable of navigating complex computer systems to quickly become proficient in Leviton’s Legacy and Oracle systems
Develops and amends market and product intelligence database for his / her assigned products; shall be a source of intelligence concerning product and market specific issues, including the economy, competitors, and business trends via the Internet and appropriate trade publications
Responsible to examine and analyze product lines' performance encompassing, but not limited to, profitability, forecasting, and inventory levels
Shall be fully knowledgeable of assigned product group and act in an advisory capacity regarding product information to Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Tech Line, and the sales organization
Assists in the development of supporting new product launch material with Marketing and Marketing Communication Managers
Maintains competitive cross-reference of catalog numbers for assigned products
Responsible to provide a level of support to the sales organization and customers on product (technical and application questions)
Capable of managing the support activities of an Associate Product Manager and / or Project Coordinator
Identify opportunities for cost reductions and product or process improvements. Ensure cost reduction aligns or exceeds market price erosion to maintain profitability.
Qualification
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Required
Experience with product line management throughout the entire life cycle
Ability to analyze P&L statements and reports and make decisions to improve performance
Experience writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Experience presenting to groups of managers, employees, and the general public
Strong leadership skills - ability to lead cross functional teams.
Must be self-reliant and possess excellent oral and written communication
Must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality
Must apply critical thinking skills to determine best approach to bring new products to market and to work with engineering, operations and marketing and sales staffs
Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with customers
Ability to organize and manage project teams to support the development of business opportunities and execute business decisions
Ability to work in a highly confidential work environment; and the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Strong mathematical, analytical and computer skills
Capable of travel to attend meetings or visit customers
A highly developed level of creative skills and resourcefulness is required
Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Excellent time management skills
Bachelors Degree in a technical field or business field is required. Master's degree a plus.
3 to 5 years product management experience
Working knowledge of manufacturing and operations processes
Preferred
Experience with regulatory or standards organizations, such as UL, CSA and NOM is a plus
Up to 25% travel
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
401K plans with employer-matching contributions
Tuition reimbursement
PTO
Paid holidays
Volunteer time off
Company
Leviton
Leviton is a global leader in electrical wiring devices, lighting energy management solutions, networking solutions, security and home automation and commercial data infrastructure products.
5,001-10,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1M2013-06-05Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Don Hendler
President & CEO
Mark Baydarian
CFO
Recent News
2024-05-24
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