Fortune Brands Innovations · 15 hours ago
Senior Product Manager - Hardware, Connected Products
1 Horizon Way, Deerfield, ILLINOIS
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$107K/yr - $145K/yr
6+ years expFortune Brands Innovations is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager - Hardware, Connected Products to lead and execute hardware product management within the Connected Products Group, focusing on developing product roadmaps and aligning team efforts with the overall business strategy.
Consumer GoodsSecurity
Responsibilities
Lead & own the hardware product portfolio strategy for assigned Connected Product Group product lines. (ex: smart door locks, smart safes, or smart padlocks)
Develop and execute a 3-year product roadmap plan through conducting ongoing competitive, market, and Voice of Customer (VOC) analysis to deliver best in class solutions
Partner with cross-functional product development (hardware & software) teams to help execute new product introductions and provide marketing leadership at business tollgates
Articulate product requirements and features to multiple teams (hardware & software) to deliver on value proposition, unique selling proposition, price, margin and supply for new product development
Have in-depth technical discussions with Engineering teams
Lead pricing decisions for assigned product portfolio driving revenue and margin contribution to achieve P&L objectives
Define market segment priorities and partner with Sales & Channel Marketing to establish go-to-market strategies and plans to achieve P&L objectives
Own product lifecycle management for assigned product portfolio, including product launches, focus on ongoing sustained product quality, & managing plans for discontinuing product
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Category Manager, or Product Owner, should demonstrate a deep knowledge and passion for how customers work and think
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
Engineering background is required
Prior experience in durable goods manufacturing categories or direct physical connected devices
Strong communication skills with ability to communicate complex messages and trade-offs and tell a compelling story
Entrepreneurial mindset and passion to challenge status quo to find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas – loves and embraces change
Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace
Brings a high-energy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around them
Strong analytical skills, including ability to arrive at insights from analytical data, is essential for market and competitive evaluation, pricing and line management
Demonstrated ability to be a team player with skills to lead/participate in cross-functional teams
Ability to travel approximately 15%, mainly to trade shows & customer locations
Preferred
Experience in the Smart Home/Connected Home Industry is preferred
Solid knowledge of industry trends pain points to be able to create a high value product vision and user demands
Benefits
Robust health plans
A market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
Product discounts
Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy)
Inclusive fertility / adoption benefits
Company
Fortune Brands Innovations
Fortune Brands Innovations is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900M2022-03-28Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2011-10-04IPO
Leadership Team
Todd R. Teter
Senior Vice President and General Manager Global Plumbing Group House of Rohl
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