Hoya Vision Care · 10 hours ago
North America Category Product Manager
Lewisville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHoya Vision Care is a company focused on optical products, and they are seeking a North America Category Product Manager responsible for driving the end-to-end product management of various product categories. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product success, profitability, and alignment with business goals while managing product lifecycle and market strategies.
EyewearHealth CareManufacturingMedicalProduct Design
Responsibilities
Define and articulate the vision and strategic direction for the product category, aligning with company objectives
Supports and communicate clear product goals and roadmap to ensure all teams are aligned on priorities
Collaborate with leadership to ensure the product category supports broader business goals
Conduct in-depth market research to identify customer needs, emerging trends, and potential growth opportunities
Engage with customers and key opinion leaders directly through surveys, interviews, & focus groups to understand pain points and gather feedback
Analyze market data and customer feedback to continuously refine product strategies and improve product offers
Develop and maintain product positioning, tiering, naming conventions, and value propositions aligned to the North America market & channel needs; identify gaps and support the development of product management documentation, workflows & standard operating procedures
Develop and maintain a comprehensive product category roadmap, balancing short-term needs with long-term goals
Prioritize product features and enhancements based on business impact, customer & key opinion leaders’ feedback, and technical feasibility
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of the roadmap and adjust priorities as necessary
Collaborate with global product category and engineering teams to ensure product concepts meet user needs and are feasible to implement
Contributes to the product review process, ensuring that all products are aligned with the product strategy and customer requirements
Provide constructive feedback on product concepts, ensuring user experience principles are adhered to
Manage the complete product lifecycle, including portfolio strategy, new product introduction, enhancements, discontinuations, and rationalization initiatives
Oversee North America product setup, validation, and launch readiness, serving as the primary product liaison with supply chain, lab network, and key channel partners
Act as the primary liaison with HOYA manufacturing, HOLT / HMHU / HOLA / HLCA labs, commercial stakeholders (including Global Key Accounts), and third-party partners
Participate in the development of the product from conceptualization/ideation through the commercialization phase, ensuring all necessary steps are followed for successful product launch and life cycle
Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., customer support, IT, Operations, Revenue Management, Supply Chain) to ensure product scalability, cost efficiency, and quality standards are met
Ensure smooth transitions from development to production while maintaining alignment with the original product vision
Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals, timelines, and expectations
Provide regular updates on product progress, key milestones, and any adjustments to the roadmap
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful product development and delivery
Collaborate cross-functioning to plan and execute product launches & discontinuations, ensuring clear communication, alignment on implementation plans and adherence to timelines; partner closely with Global Marketing to define requirements, specifications, and performance targets
Partner with NA Marketing to ensure consistent branding, messaging, and launch materials across product categories
Work closely with sales, marketing, revenue management, and customer support teams to ensure the product meets customer expectations and achieves business goals
Provide support for product launches, promotional campaigns, and sales enablement tools to drive category growth
Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency on product initiatives
Integrate the voice of the customer by gathering feedback, conducting surveys, and engaging with users to understand their needs and pain points
Ensure that products within the category provide value to customers and enhance their experience
Provide HOYA and competitive product expertise, technical guidance, and strategic recommendations to key accounts, commercial teams, and internal stakeholders
Continuously monitor and analyze competitor products, market positioning, and pricing strategies
Identify competitive gaps and areas for differentiation to keep the product category ahead of market trends
Leverage insights from competitive analysis to influence product features and go-to-market strategies
Monitor product utilization, customer impact, and category performance through key performance indicators, forecasting, business case development, and competitive analysis
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success and track product performance post-launch
Use analytics tools to monitor product adoption, customer satisfaction, and business performance
Collaborate with teams to continuously optimize product features, improve user experience, and maximize product value
Participate in annual budgeting, P&L discussions, and purchasing reviews to ensure alignment between product strategy and financial plans
Support the category management team’s budget and financial performance, ensuring products meet profitability targets and deliver ROI
Work with finance teams to forecast and track revenue, costs, and margins for the category
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, engineering, or a related field
5+ years of product management experience, preferably in optical category management or within a similar industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Understanding of product development processes and lifecycle management
Solid understanding of market research techniques and competitive analysis
Familiarity with financial and budgeting processes
Preferred
A Master's degree in a relevant discipline is a plus
Optical industry and laboratory experience highly preferred
Second language highly preferred
Prefer to be on-site at HOYA Vision Care Lewisville, TX Corporate Headquarters
Company
Hoya Vision Care
Hoya Vision Care manufactures and supplies eyeglass lenses.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Shigeru Yamanaka
Co-Founder
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Shoichi Yamanaka
Co-Founder
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