Director of Product Management

IDEX Corporation•Shelby, NC

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Director of Product Management plays a critical role in shaping and executing the company’s product roadmap for the region. This leader will be responsible for driving product strategy, market adoption, and business results across key product lines. Working closely with sales, marketing, operations, and engineering, the Director will ensure that regional customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive insights are integrated into the overall business vision.

Requirements

Product vision and strategy
Product roadmaps and release management
Tollgate Management
Interfacing with customers
Team leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Executive communication
Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in software, IoT-technology, e-Commerce, marketing, or product management.
5 years or more of leadership experience across multiple sites.
Proven track record of building and launching successful products in North America
Excellent strategic thinking, business acumen, and execution capabilities.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experienced working in a matrixed, global environment preferred.
High-level motivational skills for the management of virtual teams.

Responsibilities

Aligning product strategy with business goals — Fire & Safety has multiple business units, each with its own product offering, the director must ensure that the product goals align with the overall business goals and company strategy.
Driving product discovery, market research, and competitor research — Setting the stage for the right approach to product development is vital. The director’s role is paramount in ensuring that the team performs the requisite product discovery and research activities so that the product meets customer needs and provides value.
Driving innovation and new product development initiatives — As the senior leader in the product organization, the director is responsible for driving innovation and research. This could involve adopting modern ways of working and software development frameworks, analyzing the market and competition, and introducing emerging technologies, user interfaces, and robust capabilities to the product suite, among other activities.
Communicating product vision and strategy to stakeholders — In addition to stitching together the product vision, the director of product must also share the vision and strategy with diverse stakeholders, regularly report on the status of development, and keep stakeholders informed of the product organization’s strategy.
Product Pricing and Strategy: The director determines the appropriate pricing for the product and develops strategies to maximize its market potential.
Product Positioning: This involves defining how the product is positioned relative to competitors and target consumers.
Sales Messaging Development: Crafting compelling messaging that resonates with potential customers and drives demand.
Competitive Analysis: Understanding the competitive landscape and identifying opportunities for differentiation.
Product Differentiation: Developing strategies to highlight the unique features and benefits of the product.
Mentor and lead a high performing product management team in the region.
Represent the company externally at industry events, customer meetings, and partner engagements.