Otter Products · 22 hours ago
Sr. Director, Product Development and Design
US-CO-Fort Collins
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $240K/yr
12+ years expOtter Products is hiring for a Sr. Director of Product Development and Design to join their team in Fort Collins, CO. This role involves leading a team responsible for managing the product portfolio, overseeing product development, and ensuring alignment across various departments to meet strategic goals and growth targets.
Consumer GoodsElectronicsMobileSecurity
Responsibilities
Leadership responsibility for all aspects of the product portfolio, including product design, for given category or categories, specifically ensuring Otter Products is positioned to win in all relevant consumer and commercial market segments and geographies
Directs Product Development Management of given category or categories, including:
Owning the operational and strategic goals for the team
Providing category insights and proposals to the business by analyzing market and consumer data
Identifying emerging market trends to support 1–3-year strategic product and design objectives
Identifying innovation opportunities from consumer/end user and customer insights
Leading competitive analysis and developing plans to beat the competition in market
Partnering with the Marketing Team to develop product narratives/stories and marketing strategies that will connect with consumers/end users’ hearts and minds
Overseeing development of portfolio-level business cases and investment recommendations to senior leadership
Responsibility for the successful implementation/execution of portfolio plans within the category or categories
Ensuring all new launches of new products and/or series across each region meet launch expectations and necessary time to market
Successfully managing the product roadmap and design, color and material/finish roadmap by defining optimal strategies with the right pricing, costs, timing, brand, design and features
Functions as a central resource within the organization as products move through their lifecycle
Partner and collaborate with Merchandising Sales, Marketing and Engineering to align on goals and drive strategic initiatives
Partner with global senior leaders to understand region-specific needs and opportunities to shape global product strategy for given category or categories
Partner with Global Partner Management team to ensure OEM insights and partnership opportunities are integrated into portfolio strategy
Establish and track annual goals and metrics for the Product Team and monitor monthly to ensure expectations are being met; course correct as necessary through active performance management
Actively participate in and contribute as a product category owner in Product Management Reviews per the IBP process
Oversee the development of product training content including the development and delivery of ‘train-the-trainers’, to effectively communicate product value and features
Establish and maintain the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) strategy, ensuring alignment with market trends, cost structures, and competitive positioning to drive profitability and brand consistency
Support and maintain a positive safety culture by being an active leader in all safety program initiatives
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of twelve years of product management and/or product marketing experience including conceiving, developing, and driving innovative products and portfolios is required
Minimum of two years in a director (and/or up) level role required
Previous experience managing P&L is required
Preferred
Degree in marketing, business, or related field preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life
Voluntary life
Long-term and short-term disability
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
401(k) retirement plan
Accrued paid time off based on seniority
Volunteer time off
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
Company holidays
Years of service awards
Company
Otter Products
Otter Products provides protective products for smartphones and electronic devices via OtterBox, LifeProof, Liviri and OtterCares brands.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Trey Northrup
CEO
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