Associate Product Manager, Sensors & Devices

Keenfinity • Fairport, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Product Manager for Sensors will drive successful deployment and value realization of the Radionix security sensors portfolio with focus on the North America region. This hands-on role requires a blend of business acumen, technical knowledge and exceptional interpersonal skills to build high-performing cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, Operations) supporting New Product Introductions. This role will have an external-facing role to help build the value chain that delivers profitable long-term industry relationships with key industry partners. Successful candidates will champion the product line to grow the business. Occasional travel will be required.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in Business Management, Marketing or Engineering required.
• 0-3 years experience, preferably in the security products business, Internet of Things business or in a global product management capacity.
• Experience owning product from concept through commercial release with emphasis on new product introduction in a cross-functional team environment
• Experience developing electronic products for the security industry – products and/or services
• Proficiency with MS Office suite of applications.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Business Management, Marketing or Engineering preferred
• Familiarity with wireless protocols used to control sensors and devices (e.g., LoRaWAN, Z-Wave, ZigBee, proprietary subGHz, BLE) is preferred.
• Familiarity and/or hands-on experience with wired sensor products including commonly used RS485-based control protocols.
• Familiar with enterprise apps including Jira, Confluence, Centercode or SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy for sensor business and maintain the sensors product family roadmap.
• Communicate roadmap and drive strategy consensus with constituents within the business (Engineering, Operations, etc)
• Monitor market research and maintain competitive analysis for top 3 competitors.
• Create and maintain a product portfolio vision. Champion communications to the business to effectively guide product lifecycle management.
• Drive the creation and maintenance of a competitive product catalogue (make and buy).
• Establish product requirements and perform make versus buy analysis, as required.
• Lead the product development process for prioritized sensors.
• Drive and manage trade good products within the sensor portfolio. Create industry relationships as required
• Monitor technical support tickets and operations quality as part of Product Management cadence
• Engage Sales, Marketing, Radionix channel partners and customers to obtain voice of customer (VOC). Refine VOC into prioritized customer requirements and maintain a curated roadmap.
• Achieve the financial and non-financial performance indicators.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made, to the extent they do not pose an undue hardship, to enable qualified individuals with covered disabilities to perform essential functions.
• All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team.
• Everyone is welcome here — we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self.
• Keenfinity is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all.
• We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed.
• When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level