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Global Product Manager, Hardware
·United States
On-siteFull-timeProduct ManagementManufacturing
Seeking a Product Manager to drive hardware product strategy and launch for a consumer manufacturing company. You will translate consumer needs into innovative products, manage the product lifecycle, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional experiences.
Responsibilities
- Determine strategy and manage execution of new product initiatives and core product improvements through market launch.
- Conduct competitive analysis to identify market opportunities and product differentiation.
- Identify key research questions and assist in developing consumer learning plans; actively participate in research and share insights.
- Define consumer target, positioning, key benefits, and features.
- Develop product requirements and gain cross-functional alignment.
- Work closely with industrial design, engineering, China team, and QA on product execution.
- Lead gate meetings associated with product launch.
- Track project timeline and ensure team hits key milestones.
- Lead development of product packaging in partnership with the creative team.
- Partner with channel marketing to develop selling stories for channel partners.
- Manage ongoing business post-launch, including tracking product performance.
Requirements
- MBA preferred or Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant product management or technical experience.
- Brand or product management experience required; hardware product management experience a plus.
- Passion for innovation with a strong track record of delivering innovative product experiences.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for the consumer with ability to translate consumer needs into product requirements.
- Excellent communication skills, including written, presentation, and verbal.
- Proven ability to drive strategic thinking and focus on executional details.
- Strong relationship-building skills with cross-functional teams.
- Data-driven decision-making skills with ability to analyze data and balance research with timeliness.
- High level of curiosity and willingness to get hands-on in project work.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to work through unknowns.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Generous PTO.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Yearly lifestyle stipend.
- Exclusive employee discounts.
- Relocation assistance within the United States.