Starkey Hearing · 2 hours ago
Senior Product Manager
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $147K/yr
6+ years expStarkey Hearing is a world leader in advanced hearing solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Product Manager to join their SoundGear team. The role involves managing the SoundGear product line throughout the entire product lifecycle, driving product strategy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure innovative solutions meet customer expectations.
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Responsibilities
Define the product roadmap for the SoundGear portfolio, aligning with business goals and market opportunities
Partner with R&D, Marketing, and Sales to translate customer needs, competitive insights, and technology trends into actionable product requirements
Support strategic planning, pricing analysis, and business case development, including ROI modeling and P&L support
Specify user and technical requirements for SoundGear products, accessories, and applications
Develop and maintain User Requirements Specifications, Feature Requirements, and Software Product Requests using Starkey’s standard documentation tools
Conduct market research and integrate insights from customers, audiologists, and industry events into product definition
Manage SoundGear products through the entire gNPI process — from concept through launch and ongoing lifecycle support
Make informed trade-off decisions regarding scope, cost, and priorities based on business and technical considerations
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, UX, Manufacturing, and Quality, to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
Continuously monitor industry trends, competitive products, and customer needs in the hearing protection and enhancement space
Evaluate competitor offerings and provide recommendations for positioning and differentiation
Support the development of product positioning, naming, and go-to-market strategies in collaboration with Marketing
Partner with Marketing, Education, and Customer Service to develop launch plans, training materials, and customer-facing content
Provide input on user manuals, specifications, and technical documentation for SoundGear products
Support internal teams and customers in resolving product-related issues, working quickly to identify causes and solutions
Assist in pre- and post-release product testing, validating feature functionality and ensuring alignment with customer expectations
Use bug tracking tools, execute test plans, and collaborate with Engineering to document and verify fixes
Act as a key liaison between engineering, marketing, sales, training, and support teams to ensure alignment across the product lifecycle
Provide technical and market insights to stakeholders and influence product direction through data-driven recommendations
Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Audiology, or a related field
6 years of experience in Product Management with a BS degree / 4 yrs with MBA
Alternatively, 8 years of professional experience in the hearing industry or other medical device roles will be considered
Strong understanding of product management principles and lifecycle processes
Ability to translate customer and market insights into product requirements
Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills
Strong analytical mindset, with experience working on business cases and pricing strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Proficient in MS Office Suite, project management tools, and product documentation systems
Strategic thinker with customer-first mindset
Collaborative and relationship-driven with strong interpersonal skills
Comfortable balancing technical details with business needs
Highly adaptable in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
Preferred
MBA or graduate degree preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Hearing aid benefits
PTO
Paid holidays annually
Floater days annually
Volunteer service day annually
Paid paternity leave
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Starkey Hearing
Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA.
5001-10000 employees
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