Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic result-driven Product Manager to work closely with a team of Product Managers Product Marketers Engineering Marketing Communication Field Service & Support and Sales. You will assist in defining developing and deploying the go-to-market strategy for Cognex Products and Solutions. This includes analyzing market research presenting proposed solutions to internal stakeholders mapping customer experience executing release plans and developing the skill level of the deployment team and partner integrators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead and manage product/solution development by partnering with engineering operations and other internal functions to successfully launch and sustain product(s)/solution(s).
• Own and manage the product life cycle of a product/solution from concept to end of life working closely and communicating regularly with sales engineering and operations.
• Define and develop marketing/technical collateral by collaborating with sales and marketing organizations (Marcomm) to deliver white papers webinars seminars tradeshows reference guides and other vehicles which support the product.
• Influence and contribute to product roadmaps by analyzing competitor product portfolios and market positioning preparing and presenting Cognexs strategic response via burn grass/delta sell.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have a strong and demonstrated knowledge of ROI (return on investment) and pricing in relation to products/solutions and product/solution development.
• Executive level communication skills and experience (written verbal presentation etc.) to both internal and external stakeholders (Customers) such as Directors and C-Suite executives with the ability to guide and influence decision making.
• Must be able to drive intelligent business decisions by organizing and filtering relevant information and establishing credibility across all functions of the company such as Engineering Sales Operations Management and Executives.
• Advanced understanding and experience of engineering phase gate process owning creation of presentations for phase gate meetings.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelors degree preferably in a technical discipline. Masters degree preferred
• Six to Eight years of relevant technical experience within product management
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• 30% overnight travel
• English language proficiency

Cognex believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is110000 USD-185000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a sales incentive plan.

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching; employer-paid disability family leave and life insurance; paid time off (including holidays); optional voluntary benefits; as well as recognition and wellness programs.

Additional Job Description

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.