Product Manager

Description

Requirements

Oversee the development, strategy, and execution of specialized lighting products tailored for fire and EMS emergency vehicle markets, ensuring the solutions meet the needs of first responders in critical situations.

This position requires a deep understanding of how fire apparatus is manufactured, ensuring seamless integration of lighting solutions with fire trucks and emergency vehicles.

Work with the Director of Product Management to assist in the development of the longer-term product roadmap, aligning with the annual product plan

Manage administrative functions within the job responsibilities that include budget, supplier relationships, contracts, and other administrative activities

Ensure consistency and coordination of effort across all assigned regions managing / optimizing the use of internal resources (personnel, expense budgets, capital…) to provide the greatest benefit

As requested, coordinate Product Management and Marketing objectives with key industry technology, manufacturing, and distribution alliances

Demonstrates SoundOff Signal’s Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers

Lead the product management strategy for identified product categories and markets

Lead cross-functional core teams to develop product requirements and roadmaps in a timely and cost-effective manner for identified product categories and markets

Incorporating feedback and input from customers, partners and in-house teams on product strategy and finding ways to expand product market reach

Develop and implement product strategies consistent with company vision and financial expectations

Collect and analyze feedback from customers, stakeholders, and other teams to shape requirements, features and end products – work with and through current product analyst as appropriate for research

Work with cross functional teams to ensure products and releases are launched meeting or exceeding agreed upon   success metrics (quality, cost and timing)

Work with the innovation team to make recommendations to expand product base and features to ensure market leadership

Recommend and work with engineering teams on product VA / VE planning and execution

Manage pricing strategies that include margin and ROI in the identified product categories and market

Lead market feedback on product impact for measuring product success, market acceptance as an input mechanism for life cycle planning and next generation features for identified products and markets

General support to Product Management, Sales & Marketing strategy, and day to day tactics.

Support marketing managers with identified marketing assets

Support the execution of the product marketing plan(s)

Generate and support marketing reports and analysis as it relates to marketing responsibilities

Review KPI of marketing efforts for continuous improvements

Solicit feedback from both internal and external stakeholders on market efforts for development, market needs & continuous improvements

Able to perform job consistently without excessive absenteeism or tardiness

Other duties as assigned

Product Management, Business Administration or Relevant Degree. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

MBA is desired

2 - 5 years in product management, product marketing, or related field or equivalent experience.

Experience with Fire and EMS emergency vehicle manufacturers preferred

Experience with a product development team up to and including interfacing with the factory regarding launch of the product

Experience working through distribution a plus

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Effective writing and presentation skills

Proven time-management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects

Strategic, creative, innovative, and forward-thinking

Proven ability to understand high level technical products, concepts, and technologies

Emergency vehicle market experience is a plus

Strong analytical and business case development experience

Strong data analytics to evaluate and interpret data to develop strategic direction

Flexible, fast learner who thrives in a constantly changing work environment

Strong leadership skills

Ability to work productively in a collaborative team environment

Works well under pressure

Mostly office environment, occasional light manufacturing environment

Fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Low noise level in a temperature-controlled setting

Some level of domestic and / or international travel may be required

May work remotely

Mostly normal business hours with occasional need to flex hours

Salary Description

90,000 / $110,000 annually based on experience