Focal Point, LLC · 10 hours ago
Director, Product Management
US-PA-Canonsburg
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expFocal Point, LLC is a leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, and they are seeking a Director of Product Management to drive innovation and product strategy for the Starline product suite. The role involves managing the complete product lifecycle, collaborating with engineering and operations, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences while expanding product lines and growing revenue.
Industrial ManufacturingLightingManufacturingSmart Building
Responsibilities
Define platform products based on a deep understanding of the markets, technical needs and requirements, anticipate customer use cases, and time to market
Develop differentiated value propositions in the market, focused on customers
Collaborate closely with engineering and operations to implement the product strategy, helping them to focus on impactful deliverables, through effective prioritization and exceeding customer expectations
Manage complete product lifecycle from discovery to delivery, realizing business outcomes of the product
Lead product strategy development and create a clear, executable view of the product strategy with cross-functional stakeholders
Strong focus and leadership, balancing innovative design and technical implementations that consider time-to-market, customer requirements, and product costs and profitability
Champions the customer experience and prioritizes customer needs
Lead, develop, and implement standardization in product management based on best-in-class practices
Collaborate with business development team, sales and marketing to define the customer pitches, engagement models, go-to-market positioning & strategy and pricing model through the sales process
Regularly interact with customers to gather feedback and ensure that it is incorporated into the product
Develop and implement business plans and product positioning in the marketplace including global pricing strategies, detailed product specifications, etc. to position Starline in the most successful competitive global position
Partner with product marketing for strategic product introduction plans and market exploitation to ensure maximum penetration
Demonstrate the capacity to both lead and work independently, interfacing cross departmentally on projects and initiatives
Ability to travel as needed between 10-20% of the time; mostly domestic with an occasional international trip
Other duties as assigned by leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business management, marketing, information systems, and/or engineering or equivalent years of experience
Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, operating practices, and design philosophies
At least 10 years of combined experience in a Product Management position or technical marketing, product management and product development initiatives required
Minimum of 2 years of experience leading others
Demonstrated ability to successfully launch new products in a dynamic marketplace, having led at least three major product development cycles from concept to introduction
Knowledge of electrical and technical background required
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required
Strong skills in market analytics, competitive analysis, definition, and rollout of marketing programs
Strong product and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects
Track record of delivering end-to-end solutions that scale
Comfort toggling between strategic framing and tactical execution
A team-first mindset—collaborative, coachable, and customer-obsessed with high aspirations to contribute to the team's success
Proven excellence in researching, organizing, writing, and presenting technical information
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, to meet deadlines, and to work under pressure
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Work performed in an office setting
Regularly required to communicate with others
Preferred
MBA preferred
Familiarity with busway products for electrical power distribution systems preferred
Knowledge in critical power infrastructure, including data center power distribution, is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
High employer 401K match
Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
Bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
Paid time off to volunteer
An active/growing Employee Resource Group network
Company
Focal Point, LLC
Founded more than 25 years ago Focal Point, a brand of Legrand, is a Chicago-based architectural lighting and integrated acoustical systems manufacturer.
501-1000 employees
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