Product Manager

Work with the Director of Product Management to assist in the development of the annual product plan with quarterly updates and the longer-term product roadmap, aligning with the annual product plan. This candidate needs to have a strong understanding of emergency warning lighting and siren systems, and an understanding of 12 and 24 vdc systems.

· 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

· Manage administrative functions within the job responsibility 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

· 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 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