VAS · 1 day ago
Product Manager
VAS is a company focused on advancing dairy technology and is seeking a Product Manager to drive innovation in herd management software. The role involves expanding products into global markets and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to improve dairy production efficiency.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Spearhead cloud-based herd management software and develop vision roadmaps within the dairy space
Collaborate with stakeholders globally to enhance product competitiveness
Drive sales, business development, and establish the VAS brand internationally
Promote product adoption with support from portfolio companies withing URUS
Manage third-party relationships using a matrix structure that spans local and global opportunities
Work closely with potential partners including dairy processors, nutrition companies, pharmaceutical firms, veterinarian groups, and cooperatives
Develop and implement strategic plans for market penetration and revenue growth
Monitor and analyze competitive activity, customer, and market trends. Provide actionable insights to guide product and marketing strategies
Facilitate connections and collaborations among stakeholders across the dairy industry to promote the product and enhance its value proposition
Qualification
Required
Has extensive experience in working with globally distributed software applications, ideally related to the dairy industry
3 years serving as Product Owner or Product Manager, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the software development life cycle for software products
Has a proven track record of working closely with leaders at the executive level and establishing agreements with corporate partners
Possesses ability to gain deep knowledge of the dairy industry and understand the specific needs of dairy producers
Has a history of successfully collaborating with various organizations to achieve product success
Has successfully launched a software product or project with global reach
Is proficient in executing projects within a global and diverse organization, ensuring adherence to scope, time, and budget constraints
Is an enthusiastic team player and exceptional communicator with a proactive and collaborative attitude
Is skilled at working in international environments
Demonstrates experience in setting clear Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for themselves and their team
Is experienced in coordinating user testing and release cycles to ensure the achievement of business objectives
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
Proven experience in business development, sales, or related role in the tech industry
Strong understanding of the dairy industry and herd management software
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Proficiency in English
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in helping farmers improve dairy production efficiency is preferred
Company
VAS
For more than 40 years, VAS has been at the forefront of dairy innovation, starting with DairyComp, the industry’s first herd management software.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase