Product Development Manager - Manufacturing
Product Development Manager - Manufacturing
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Do you have a passion for product development Do you want the opportunity to dig in and take ownership of a product category Do you enjoy researching marketing trends and leveraging that data to help achieve bringing the product vision to life
If you answered yes to these questions we invite you to apply for our Product Managers position.
This is an onsite position that will be based out of one of the following locations: our Orlando Florida regional manufacting facility (Service Center) or either our Curries brand located in Mason City Iowa or our Ceco brandlocated in Milan Tennessee. However this role will be supporting multiple locations that fall under the Door Group umbrella.
We are growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!
Come see who we are at: would you do as ourProduct Manager
You will work closely with the Door Group product management team sales organization and operational business units on research new product development product life cycle management product launches and sales opportunities. You will be involved in the development of the product road map marketing strategy competitive pricing positioning and messaging of all will be expected learn and execute the new product development (NPD) process from inception through launch.
You would also:
- Direct rapid new product development efforts for products from concept definition through product launch working closely with Sales Marketing Engineering Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
- Manage product development timelines for new product launches.
- Lead team meetings and maintain new product development documentation through defined processes.
- Develop product road maps in line with the company strategy of innovation and market leadership.
- Evaluate different product category segments to identify new product opportunities.
- Analyze product category life cycle including continuous analysis of portfolio performance and profitability and recommend appropriate actions including cost reduction through outsourcing or Value Analysis/Value Engineering price adjustment rationalization etc.
- Develop an expert understanding of competitors product offerings programs pricing and overall strategy. Maintain robust competitive database including detailed competitive product comparison including features performance data and pricing. Identify gaps within their offerings that can be leveraged.
- Collaborate closely with sales and marketing in the development of technical materials including product catalogs price books instruction sheets and videos product presentations advertisements press releases etc.
- Participate in / present at product training sessions including both in person and virtually.
- Collaborate with pricing team to enact appropriate pricing actions to maximize market share and profitability.
- Manage product life cycles SKU rationalization and product portfolio decisions.
- Research and document areas for future product introductions.
- Special projects as assigned.
- Actively participates in providing a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees.
- Assures compliance with federal state local and corporate governance policies regulations and laws AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct
The Skills and Experience you need:
- BA/BS degree in Product Management Marketing Engineering or other related field (combined with experience)
- 5 yearsofproduct management or technical commercial product experience
- Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and Project (or another project management / Gantt chart software)
- Previous experience in hollow metal door and frames manufacturing a plus
- Comfortable handling multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Ability to hold others accountable to ensure project deliverables
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence your audience via correspondence and presentations
- Occasional travel required (US Canada and Mexico)
What we offer
We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us heres what we have to offer:
- Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Short and Longterm Disability Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible Spending Employee Assistance Program discount portal recognition and wellbeing programs just to name just a few!
- Paid Vacation Sick Time and 12 paid Company Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Learning and Career Development opportunities
- Competitive Salary
We review applications regularly so dont wait!
We are building diverse inclusive teams and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.
To make sure your personal data is safe we dont look at any applications sent by email or post.
If you have any questions about the role or the process email Stephanie Mandato Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at
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ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran
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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces physical and virtual safer more secure and easier to access.
As an employer we value results not titles or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
