Director of Technical Product Management -LCMS Instruments/Systems

Agilent Technologies•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek - so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com. We are seeking a strategic and business-driven leader to join our Liquid Phase Division as Director of Technical Product Management for LCMS Instruments/Systems (Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry). This role is pivotal in shaping Agilent’s LCMS portfolio to deliver measurable business outcomes and customer value. Acting as a bridge between Agilent’s LPD Marketing and LCMS Product Development teams, you and your team will ensure technical product/solution requirements are executed on time and in quality across development and sustaining projects and translate into value-rich and differentiated solutions that drive profitable growth. You will lead a team of experienced Product Managers to maximise product lifecycle value, from requirements to release, while fostering innovation and disciplined execution. We are looking for a leader with strong inter-personal skills who can be a highly effective coach for his/her team and work collaboratively with peers across a matrixed organization. This is an opportunity to shape the future of LCMS instrumentation as a global leader in analytical solutions - where strategy meets execution and customer impact drives success. To accomplish this, you will have the responsibility to: Lead with a business-first mindset: Align product/solution strategies with technical requirements and deliverables to deliver Agilent’s growth objectives and market share goals. Oversee a team of technical product managers who are accountable for Agilent’s LCMS instrument and system portfolio. Own Technical Product Marketing Deliverables and act as the liaison between strategic product management and product development teams for new and sustaining projects. Define and prioritize product requirements based on customer value, market impact, and ROI. Partner with cross-functional functions within Agilent including, Research and Development (R&D), Application Development and Commercial to ensure scope, quality, and timely delivery of NPIs in line with division strategy. Drive collaboration with customers and across divisions to ensure successful product delivery and to accelerate adoption and deliver differentiated solutions. Provide input into product roadmaps, innovation pipeline, and business case development. Manage traceability matrices, backlogs, and feedback databases; oversee usability improvements and release documentation. Promote differentiated value innovation, disciplined entrepreneurship, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Knowledge of Agilent LCMS products is a must and a clear understanding of customer workflows and applications within these markets is essential.
10+ years of experience working on product delivery teams as a product manager, technical product manager, product support, or similar role.
5+ years of experience in team leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
Bachelor’s or master’s Degree or equivalent plus directly relevant experience.
Excellent people skills & inter-personal skills.
Ability to be a coach and an advocate for the members of your team.
A proven track record of setting measurable and achievable goals and deliver results.
Strong organizational skills: ability to set priorities based on business goals and strategic direction, to define timelines and deliver differentiation on time and in quality.
Experience in recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent to establish a successful team.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with sales and marketing professionals across the organization to develop effective market strategies and programs which meet revenue forecasts and growth targets.
Track record in global customer engagement and advocacy for customer-focused solutions and application-driven development.
Must exhibit strategic thinking, teamwork, creativity, planning and execution skills backed by strong analytical and decision-making expertise.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead with a business-first mindset: Align product/solution strategies with technical requirements and deliverables to deliver Agilent’s growth objectives and market share goals.
Oversee a team of technical product managers who are accountable for Agilent’s LCMS instrument and system portfolio.
Own Technical Product Marketing Deliverables and act as the liaison between strategic product management and product development teams for new and sustaining projects.
Define and prioritize product requirements based on customer value, market impact, and ROI.
Partner with cross-functional functions within Agilent including, Research and Development (R&D), Application Development and Commercial to ensure scope, quality, and timely delivery of NPIs in line with division strategy.
Drive collaboration with customers and across divisions to ensure successful product delivery and to accelerate adoption and deliver differentiated solutions.
Provide input into product roadmaps, innovation pipeline, and business case development.
Manage traceability matrices, backlogs, and feedback databases; oversee usability improvements and release documentation.
Promote differentiated value innovation, disciplined entrepreneurship, and continuous improvement.