Product Manager I – Product Solutions

Job Summary

The role ofthe ProductManagerIis to manage the business customer relationships and product defining product requirements pricing and forecasting supportingengineeringand manufacturing resources and providing guidance during development projects. The Product Manager creates product roadmaps defines key products andidentifiesmarkets within their scope of roleis responsible forthe complete lifecycle of the products from definition through promotion distribution support and discontinuation.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development and implementation of the regional business unit product roadmap byidentifyingregional and global product opportunities that offer significant revenue and margin potential that are within the scope of the product line and its strategic plan.
• Review opportunities presented by sales subsidiaries customersstandardsorganizations and other sources. Analyze all aspects of the opportunity and make recommendations on if and how the opportunity shouldproceed.
• Lead Specialists and Associate Product Managers in accomplishingobjectives.
• Manage the lifecycle of the ranges will be expanded andmaintainedbased on market needs and lifecycle.
• Establish andmaintaina pricing strategytoglobal sales subsidiaries.
• Manage and implement Product Notification Change process globally.
• Manage quality issues and organize and lead teamtaskedto resolve issues.
• Develop andmaintaina market and competition overview for the products managed.
• Launch products to other regional business units and subsidiaries within the business units area of responsibility.
• Travel to industry eventscustomersand subsidiaries to obtain data and support product launches.
• Write functional specifications customer value proposition statements and expected benefit or loss (if not implemented) of a product or application concept.
• Lead the coordination of thedevelopment project according to the recognized and published PhoenixContactglobal standards.
• Provide guidance to the engineering and manufacturing resources on individual approved projects.
• Develop the subsidiary sales organization throughapplication-basedtraining programs and jointsales efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by ones Manager

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering or a Business Administration Degree in Marketing/Sales.
• MBA and/or relevant professional certifications preferred but notrequired.
• 5() years of relevant professional level experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current project and product management procedures and the proven ability to implement them asdemonstratedby completion of the PDMA New Product Development Professional (NPDP) or equivalent certification or experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinedinternationaland cross-cultureteams in a product development project.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Proventrack recordof problemsolving byanalyzing situationand providing recommended path forward.
• Experience with the creation and negotiation of business contracts is a plus.
• Leadership mentorship and training skills.
• Demonstrated experience applying project management tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of corporate and industry standards
• Demonstrate initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completing the required tasks while seeking the perspective of others asrequired.
• Demonstrate an honest and forthright presence by taking responsibility for own mistakes and not blaming others and by doing what he / she commits to doing.
• Work as a team player to make a difference within the business and express gratitude and appreciation to others who have provided informationassistanceor support.
• Readilyhandlechange through taking advantage of lifelong learning opportunities and being open minded and curious in the face of new challenges.

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able totravel by air for trips including international travel.
• Must be able to receive a passport
• Must have a valid drivers license and be able to ride in a car for4hours at a time.
• Mustbe able to work at a desk with a computer for up to eight hours per day.
• Must be able to sit/and or stand for extended periods of time (2-4 hours at a time).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Regular and on-time attendance.This is a hybrid position unless otherwisespecifiedrequiring3 days in the office.

Perks & Benefits

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical dental and vision coverage 401k matching and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety ofadditionalbenefits available including16 weeksfully paid maternity leave &10 weeksfully paidpaternity leave life insurance short & long-term disability on-site gym access health & wellbeing center on-site café walking trails tuitionassistance and more!

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