Assistant Product Manager – Technology

Johnson Health Tech North America Inc • Village of Cottage Grove, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Health Tech is seeking an Assistant Product Manager – Technology to help shape connected fitness experiences. This role involves working with product managers, strategic partners, and cross-functional teams globally to develop new technology offerings, improve existing products, and support product introductions. The work may involve retail and commercial LED and touchscreen consoles, connected strength technologies, and commercial entertainment accessories. This is a hands-on, non-supervisory role focused on the intersection of technology, products, people, and customer experience.

Requirements

• A four-year degree in business, marketing, communications, or engineering, or applicable experience.
• Education or experience in product, sales, or service within the fitness industry, or product management experience in another consumer industry.
• An understanding of hardware and software development and networking fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Initiative, urgency, attention to detail, and a commitment to world-class quality.
• The ability to organize resources, set priorities, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• A positive, professional approach with internal teams and external partners.
• Willingness to travel locally, domestically, and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with networking or technology infrastructure.
• Experience with mass retailers, specialty retail, or health clubs.
• Product management or product training coursework.
• Experience managing strategic partners.
• International product development experience.
• Firsthand enthusiasm for fitness equipment or consumer fitness-tracking products.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with technology experts in embedded computing, television, digital media, and software.
• Research consumer needs, competitor offerings, and emerging consumer electronics trends.
• Prepare and share detailed competitive reviews and keep product-category analysis current.
• Support meaningful consumer focus groups when needed.
• Partner with Global Education to develop online learning that helps sales and service teams deliver a stronger customer experience.
• Coordinate technology product meetings with North American cross-functional teams and share key learning globally.
• Champion the development of new hardware and software for assigned product lines.
• Help lead cross-functional product launches from planning through market introduction.
• Contribute to a team-selling approach that supports global revenue growth.
• Support tradeshows and other product initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• FSA and HSA options.
• Employee product discounts, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree