Product Development Manager - Centralia, MO
We are seeking an experienced Product Manager for our Electric Utility Anchoring product line. The primary products are steel helical and plate anchors used for guying and foundations of electrical distribution and transmission lines. This role is responsible for all aspects of the product line's success, defining its vision, strategy, and roadmap. This role will work cross-functionally, collaborating with engineering, marketing, sales, and other teams to ensure the product line meets both customer needs and business objectives.
Product Line Strategy
- Develop a product line strategy and roadmap for the product line ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Lead multifunctional teams to drive New Product Development ideas from conception to implementation.
- Collaborate with marketing team for go-to-market strategies, branding, advertising and digital content.
- Track key product metrics and identifying areas for improvement.
Market Research and Analysis
Understand customer needs, problems and priorities for assigned product line.Understand market trends and competitive landscape.Complete internal analysis and reports on sales trends, regional analysis, margin analysis, etc. as required.Operational Execution
Work with sourcing and manufacturing departments to drive cost improvements.Collaborate with pricing team on pricing strategies to maximize both top line sales and margins.Communicate customer forecasts and plans to internal stakeholders to ensure adequate inventory and lead times to enable successful customer order fulfillment.Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements of products.Customer & Industry Engagement
Provide technical support to Sales team for product applications.Deliver technical training to internal teams and customers / distributors.Represent the company at seminars, trade shows, and industry events.Collaborate with engineering to author technical reports and papers for publication.What will help you thrive in this role?
Qualifications
Education : B.S. in Engineering, Marketing, or Business required. MBA a plus.Experience : Minimum 5 years as a Product Manager or 10 years plus experience in a product line support role.Skilled in all aspects of Microsoft Office / 365 applications.Experience with SAP ERP system a plus.Physical & Work Requirements
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.Equally comfortable and capable doing hands-on field work / demonstrations in dirty environments and giving technical presentations to professionals in an office environment.