Visual Comfort
Outdoor Product Manager
Visual Comfort, Skokie, Illinois, United States, 60077
The Product Manager will help manage Visual Comfort's functional product offering. This role will help identify gaps in the current product offering along with opportunities for innovation and growth. They will help develop the product roadmap from inception to commercialization. They will also work closely with marketing and sales to offer pre-launch and post-launch support as well as training. This is a very cross-functional role, and this person will work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Marketing, Operations, Sourcing & Supply Chain, and Sales, along with other departments.
Responsibilities:
End User Understanding & Market ResearchSolicit feedback from end-users, customers, sales managers, sales reps, and other stakeholders to shape requirements, features, and end productsConduct competitive, gap analysisMonitor performance to identify trends, formulate strategy, and aid in decision-makingDevelop business cases to support new products and line extensionsResearch new technologies and where appropriate implement them into the product portfolioProduct Portfolio ManagementManage strategic product expansions (new SKUs, technology, features, etc.)Manage the product lifecycle through end of lifeSku rationalizationNew Product PortfolioHelp create and manage product plans and roadmapsProduce detailed product requirements documents, specifications, and product ordering gridsSet pricing and gross profit goals and meet margin targetsCreate revenue and unit forecasts and monitor results to suggest any changes to the forecastActively participate in design reviewsAchieve product specifications and price targets, and weigh in on trade-offs as requiredInform stocking strategy to optimize SKUs and inventoryProject ManagementPartner with cross-functional leadership to establish project timelines.Lead weekly team meetingsAlong with Purchasing, work closely with our supply partners to achieve product specs, cost and timeline goalsEscalate and present issues, risks, options, and recommendations to the working teamHelp ensure projects adhere to agreed-upon scope, timelines, resources, and budgetCommercializationSupport Marketing with content development for digital, literature, training materials and tradeshowsLead and support product training needs (internal and external)Support the Sales Team post launch training and expert needsRequirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineer, Economics, Communication, Advertising, Marketing or Statistics.5+ years of combined experience in Product Management and/or Project Management.3-5 years of Lighting experience, especially outdoor lighting.Knowledge of product and project management methodologies, concepts, and techniques.Must be proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.Prior experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, product-driven environment.Strong technical knowledge of functional lighting along with LEDs, Drivers, and other relevant technology.Strong knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of product development and product management.Proven success in developing and implementing product roadmaps and following stage gate processes.Strong analytical skills with a consistent focus on results measurement and fact-based decision making, while still having/building strong instincts about this business on which to generate educated guesses as well.Expertise in driving timelines and evaluating resource requirements, risks, and costsAbility to rapidly integrate new information into existing plans.Have a cost impact and time to market mindset when evaluating product/scope changes.Knowledge of Stage Gates, Gantt Charts, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and similar project management tools.Master's degree in business or related field.Experience with JD Edwards and SolidWorks PDMWe Provide:
Competitive Compensation PackageCompany provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.401(k) Employer Match.Paid Time Off ProgramsComprehensive Benefits Package.Team Member discounts on Visual Comfort Products.Compensation Range: $130,000 - $140,000
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Responsibilities:
End User Understanding & Market ResearchSolicit feedback from end-users, customers, sales managers, sales reps, and other stakeholders to shape requirements, features, and end productsConduct competitive, gap analysisMonitor performance to identify trends, formulate strategy, and aid in decision-makingDevelop business cases to support new products and line extensionsResearch new technologies and where appropriate implement them into the product portfolioProduct Portfolio ManagementManage strategic product expansions (new SKUs, technology, features, etc.)Manage the product lifecycle through end of lifeSku rationalizationNew Product PortfolioHelp create and manage product plans and roadmapsProduce detailed product requirements documents, specifications, and product ordering gridsSet pricing and gross profit goals and meet margin targetsCreate revenue and unit forecasts and monitor results to suggest any changes to the forecastActively participate in design reviewsAchieve product specifications and price targets, and weigh in on trade-offs as requiredInform stocking strategy to optimize SKUs and inventoryProject ManagementPartner with cross-functional leadership to establish project timelines.Lead weekly team meetingsAlong with Purchasing, work closely with our supply partners to achieve product specs, cost and timeline goalsEscalate and present issues, risks, options, and recommendations to the working teamHelp ensure projects adhere to agreed-upon scope, timelines, resources, and budgetCommercializationSupport Marketing with content development for digital, literature, training materials and tradeshowsLead and support product training needs (internal and external)Support the Sales Team post launch training and expert needsRequirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineer, Economics, Communication, Advertising, Marketing or Statistics.5+ years of combined experience in Product Management and/or Project Management.3-5 years of Lighting experience, especially outdoor lighting.Knowledge of product and project management methodologies, concepts, and techniques.Must be proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.Prior experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, product-driven environment.Strong technical knowledge of functional lighting along with LEDs, Drivers, and other relevant technology.Strong knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of product development and product management.Proven success in developing and implementing product roadmaps and following stage gate processes.Strong analytical skills with a consistent focus on results measurement and fact-based decision making, while still having/building strong instincts about this business on which to generate educated guesses as well.Expertise in driving timelines and evaluating resource requirements, risks, and costsAbility to rapidly integrate new information into existing plans.Have a cost impact and time to market mindset when evaluating product/scope changes.Knowledge of Stage Gates, Gantt Charts, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and similar project management tools.Master's degree in business or related field.Experience with JD Edwards and SolidWorks PDMWe Provide:
Competitive Compensation PackageCompany provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.401(k) Employer Match.Paid Time Off ProgramsComprehensive Benefits Package.Team Member discounts on Visual Comfort Products.Compensation Range: $130,000 - $140,000
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Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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Job Family R&DPay Type SalaryMin Hiring Rate $130,000.00Max Hiring Rate $140,000.00
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