HYBRID REMOTE - Junior Product Manager
Company: WAC Lighting
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job Description:
JR. PRODUCT MANAGER AssociatePosition OverviewThe Jr. Product
Manager works with engineering resources to assist in new product
development & line extensions from concept through product life
cycle. This position drives effective market research and develops
product that aligns with customer needs. The role includes
analyzing return on investment, recommending worthwhile product
investments and overseeing the lifecycle process to ensure ROI of
development initiatives are realized. This position will support
both Functional and Decorative Product Teams to maintain and
develop specification sheets, and website data with a focus on data
integrity.Critical Success Factors:
- Assist in the development of winning concepts that meet
customer needs and sales projections and contribute to the companys
overall growth strategy.
- Support both Functional and Decorative Product Teams to
maintain and develop specification sheets, and website data with a
focus on data integrity.
- Work with Marketing to audit specification sheets and ensure
the integrity of information by cross referencing and proof
reading.
- Assist in driving US and global resources to meet product
rollout deadlines.
- Assist in driving factory resources to meet deadlines and
service level agreements.
- Effective research of material/development costs and product
life cycles to ensure ROI on new product initiatives.
- Work with Purchasing and IT to update and maintain product
websites ensuring timely updates in accordance with product
launches.Responsibilities:
- Works with Marketing and Sales to develop market research
strategy to effectively identify customer needs for new products
and existing product improvements.
- Works with internal and external design resources to develop
cutting edge new product concepts to meet customer expectations and
achieve sales targets. Looks for the latest trends in
technology.
- Drive the development of new product proposals including design
engineering architectural concepts, design engineering
specifications and new technology recommendations.
- Works with sales team to identify sales forecasts based on
product specifications.
- Work with product and purchasing teams to identify cost
associated with development of each product, analyzes ROI and makes
recommendations on products worth moving forward.
- Works with purchasing team to identify cost effective material
vendors while maintaining expected quality and service levels.
- Drives Product Management and engineering teams to meet product
rollout deadlines. Assists in overcoming barriers as they
arise.
- Works with Product Managers and Engineers to provide the
appropriate technical materials including product design story,
specifications, photometrics, etc. to support effective product
launches and assist the sales & marketing team in achieving sales
targets.
- Develop effective training and tools for Sales and Support
teams.Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Industrial Design, Engineering,
or a related field of study.
- Minimum of 3+ years product development experience in a
manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing product lifecycle.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written
communication skills.
- Strong organization and project management skills.
- Ability to meet tight and changing deadlines.
- Domestic and International travel for up to 2 weeks at a
time
- Effective presentation skills and the ability to communicate
with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Attention to detail in composing materials, establishing
priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated
ability to juggle multiple competing tasks/demands.
- Experience with a variety of computer software applications in
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CAD via Solid Works or
Professional Engineer is a plus.
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