Director, Global Product Management

At A-dec we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads all product management activities for the existing product lines within A-dec.
• Builds and leads a diverse high-performing product management team. Provides mentorship support and guidance and encourages professional growth and development.
• Implements strategic and tactical plans to meet companys objectives while exceeding customer needs.
• Creates the vision and purpose of Product Management.
• Champions the strategic vision and purpose for Product Management across the organization.
• Maintains constant pulse of dental equipment market developments including consumer needs competitive offerings and brand position. Takes proactive measures to remain competitive with existing portfolio.
• Follows industry trends and conducts capability analysis regularly. Executes competitive assessments and market research to gain market and buying preference and insights.
• Understands and articulates the voice of the customer. Makes tradeoff comparisons to drive decision that deliver on success criteria. Accountable for concept development selection.
• Maintains constant pulse of dental equipment market developments including consumer needs competitive offerings and brand position.
• Identifies and cultivate business development relationships with our sales teams and customers.
• Develop strategies in collaboration with Global Sales Team leaders to drive market share growth.
• Collaborates with Marketing Communications to plan direct and execute measurable global actions to drive brand awareness preference and demand generation necessary for achieving growth goals.
• Reviews revenue and profits on a weekly basis and suggests approaches to marketing and sales to drive growth. Responsible for overall product promotions and analyzing the revenue/net margin trade-offs.
• Works across organizational boundaries to develop a cohesive strategy and ensures smooth execution of cross-functional plans within A-dec.
• Collaborates with Solution Architects for future portfolio planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Extensive project management experience.
• Excellent presentation communication and customer skills.
• Proven leadership skills and effective problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in planning budgeting and developing business strategies.
• Ability to influence up down and across the organization.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in engineering business management or similar focus.
• Five years of experience in product management.
• Five years of people leadership experience.
• Experience and understanding of Chief Engineer/Project Chief methodology or practice.

Preferred Experience

• Masters degree in business administration.
• Experience with strategic planning and managing a category P&L in excess of $10 Million.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements staffing levels and customer demands.

At A-dec we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture total well-being and opportunities for learning and career advancement.

A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.

A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by addition A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor

A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.