Job Details
The Company
Our client is a global leader in providing highly specialized test, measurement and quality assurance electronic devices and software to brands, manufacturers, creative professionals, prosumers and enthusiast DIY consumers. With decades of experience and a presence in over 50 countries, the Company s device, sensor and software products are essential for customers who want to simplify workflows, save time, reduce costs and increase quality and accuracy. The Company is celebrated by its employees for a customer centric, collaborative, curious, and passionate culture.
Position Description
We are looking for a highly collaborative, experienced professional to assume the role of Associate Product Manager, Hardware to play a key role in managing and growing our hardware business. This is a highly visible and critical role within the industrial business group. This role offers an exciting career opportunity for a self-starter to manage a growing portfolio, challenge the status quo, innovate for the future, and work in a dynamic environment alongside talented individuals and customers. The position reports to the Vice President of Product & Market Management, and will have access to other mentors in product management, marketing and R&D.
The Associate Product Manager, Hardware s primary purpose
- and grow the hardware portfolio (includes benchtop and portable hardware and electronics devices) within the industrial business group.
- as a trusted authority, surrogate customer, and product evangelist of the portfolio within the organization.
- to defining, supporting, and providing clarity for the overall portfolio and roadmap for both current and new innovative solutions across existing and new industries.
This is an excellent role for someone who is hands-on in nature and genuinely loves immersing themselves into the customer workflows, getting deep into the product specifications, brainstorming ways to help the customer do-it-better , prioritizing requirements, kicking off the project, and supporting win-win outcomes for both the customer and company.
Specific Responsibilities
The Associate Product Manager, Hardware s responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- strategy, vision, roadmap and portfolio management
- gathering and analysis, including Voice of Customer and producing MRDs (Market Requirements Document)
- development and ownership, be able to communicate MRD details, understand stage gate process and flag problems that may occur in development
- leadership, collaborating cross-functionally across global teams and all stakeholders
- lifecycle support from cradle to grave, monitoring KPIs, competitive landscape and product performance
Successful candidates will possess significant knowledge and experience in:
- Gate Process
- and articulated Market Requirements
- Cycle Management
- and Market Knowledge
- Accountability and Ownership
- and Financial Acumen
- Communication and Analytical Skills
- Collaborative and Independent
Qualifications
- degree in marketing, business, or STEM-related technical discipline.
- 3-5+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Technical Marketing, Program Management or Product Applications Support related to hardware.
- Product Management certifications or coursework from accredited institution.
- in hardware and electronics devices , technical measuring instruments, and/or industrial products that are used in laboratories, production, or research highly desired.
- Sigma certification: Green Belt or Black Belt highly desired.
Noted expectations of the role
- role is based in the greater Princeton, New Jersey area and is hybrid. Employees are in the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays but may need to be in the office more to support key product initiatives or be close to products and engineering resources for collaboration.
- to lift, carry, transport 15-20 lbs. with relative ease.
- to travel both domestic and international (15 25% of time).
Compensation
Competitive salary, incentive and benefits will be offered, commensurate with the role and the final hire s experience. Base salary will be commensurate with the final hire s relevant education, skills, experience and professional network as well as location and is anticipated at an annual rate in the range of $125,000 to $140,000 plus bonus.
Equal Opportunity and DEI
Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Further, the company strives to create a diverse, welcoming, equitable and inclusive environment for all applicants, employees, client companies and partners.
Disclaimer
The job description above is intended to set forth the general nature of the work that will be expected of the person who takes on this role. The job description is not, however, meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities required for this role. From time to time, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed.