Instron · 1 month ago
Lead Product Manager
Norwood, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yrInstron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services mechanical testing systems. The Lead Product Manager will lead the product management team in building and executing a global product roadmap to drive growth in target markets while ensuring customer satisfaction and market differentiation.
Advanced MaterialsIndustrialInformation TechnologyMechanical EngineeringSoftware
Responsibilities
Manage the entire life cycle of products from product definition to launch, upgrades, obsolescence and product refreshes
Collaborate with leadership to develop short-term and long-range planning of the department to support strategic business goals. Work with other department leaders to develop and direct the strategic business plans, market opportunities/direction, growth, and product financial plans
Lead Customer-Back Innovation (CBI) activities from early opportunity identification to business case development to planning and execution of the product development plan, collaborating with R&D, Sales, Service and other relevant functions in the organization
Coach and develop a high performing team of product managers across our technology platforms: machines, accessories, and software
Own products commercial performance including revenue, cost and margin performance, as well as quality and customer satisfaction
Define and develop product launch strategies aligned with the go-to-market plan
Develop and implement pricing strategies for product offerings, including promotional pricing. Manage pricing to achieve business objectives throughout the product lifecycle
Continuously evaluate the competitive landscape to define features, benefits, and unique competitive advantages of our product portfolio
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field
Demonstrable experience in bringing about organic growth through effective application of strategic marketing principles
Management experience with demonstrated ability to effectively identify, manage and develop strong talent
Successful track record in developing product marketing strategies and achieving commercial targets
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to present at all levels of the organization
A positive attitude focused on understanding, anticipating, and responding to customer needs—both internal and external
Exceptionally self-motivated and directed
Results-oriented with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Must be willing and able to travel 20-30% of the time to stay in close contact with customers and market
Preferred
Applied knowledge in mechanical testing preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, life and LTD insurance
Paid parental leave
401k (with match)
Generous tuition reimbursement program
Company
Instron
A leading worldwide supplier of instruments, software and services for the testing of materials and structures It is a sub-organization of Illinois Tool Works.
Founded in 1946
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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