Laser Product Manager
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Job Location:
Harrison, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Laser Product Manager (Job ID: 1296).
Cincinnati Incorporatedis a privately owned industrial machine manufacturer thathas been a staple in the fabrication industry since the late 1890s. We pride ourselves on a hard days work and quality. Our employees have shaped the reputation and culture at CI with their uncompromising integrity focus and innovation. The icing on top of the cake: we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.Are you ready for your career at CI
Position Summary and Purpose:We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead our laser products portfolio at Cincinnati Inc. This role is pivotal in driving product strategy managing the full product lifecycle and ensuring our laser solutions meet market demands while delivering strong financial performance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in product management with a customer-centric mindset strong problem-solving abilities and creative thinking to innovate in a technical environment. You will collaborate cross- functionally with engineering sales marketing and operations teams to develop and execute product visions that align with business goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Product Vision and Goals: Develop and articulate a compelling product vision roadmap and measurable goals that align with company objectives and customer needs.
- Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation and development through launch growth maturity and end-of-life ensuring timely updates enhancements and retirements.
- P&L Ownership: Manage profit and loss (P&L) for the laser products lineincluding budgeting forecasting pricing strategies and financial analysis to optimize profitability and growth.
- Strategic Decision Making: Lead strategic initiatives by evaluating market opportunities competitive landscapes and internal capabilities to make data- driven decisions that position our laser products for long-term success.
- 80/20 Analysis: Apply the 80/20 principle (Pareto analysis) to focus efforts on high-impact features customers and revenue drivers streamlining processes and resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
- Product Analytics: Utilize data analytics tools and metrics (e.g. usage data KPIs A/B testing) to monitor product performance identify trends and inform iterative improvements.
- Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research including customer interviews surveys competitor analysis and industry trend monitoring to uncover insights and validate product opportunities.
- Prioritization: Prioritize features backlog items and initiatives using frameworks like RICE MoSCoW or value vs. effort matrices balancing short-term wins with long-term strategy.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D engineering sales and customer support teams to gather requirements define specifications and ensure successful product delivery.
- Customer-Centric Approach: Champion a customer-first mentality by incorporating user feedback usability testing and persona development into product decisions to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Innovation and Problem Solving: Identify and solve complex problems creatively fostering an environment of continuous improvement and exploring emerging technologies in laser fabrication.
- Performance Tracking: Establish and track success metrics reporting on product health to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Education and Experience:
REQUIRED:
- Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Marketing or a related field; MBA is a strong plus.
- 5 years of experience in product management preferably in manufacturing industrial equipment or technology sectors.
Demonstrated track record of successfully launching and managing products that drive revenue growth and market share.
Knowledge Skills Abilities Characteristics etc.
REQUIRED:
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in product analytics tools (e.g. GoogleAnalytics) and financial modeling.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Experience with agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g. Jira Aha! Productboard) is highly desirable.
Reporting to this Position:
- Product Specialists Application Engineers and Administrative Assistants
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Ability to work in an office environment daily
- Ability to travel as required (up to 50% annually)
- Ability to work in a development laboratory running CI machines
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical demands: Employee is occasionally required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
**This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits and being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. You must be a U.S. Citizen U.S. National or recent lawful permanent resident to apply.
Some more amazing benefits offered by Cincinnati Incorporated:
Paid Vacations
Paid Holiday and Personal Days
Medical Insurance (including HSA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Accident Insurance
Life Insurance: AD&D
Disability Insurance
Generous 401K Employer Match
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Cincinnati Incorporated (CI) is a U.S.-based, build-to-order machine tool manufacturer with over 125 years in the industry. From their modern campus near Cincinnati, Ohio, CI engineers and builds Laser Cutting Systems, Automation, Press Brakes, Shears, Powdered Metal Presses, and Soft ... View more
