HMI Product Manager

The job overview for the HMI Product Manager role at Phoenix Contact is to be a part of a dynamic team responsible for developing an ecosystem around visualization technologies. The role involves driving all activities related to design requirements, user functions, stock, sales, and marketing from initial concept to customer. The HMI Product Manager is expected to work across multiple business groups, both internal and external to Phoenix Contact, and contribute to the regional business unit product roadmap by identifying opportunities for revenue and margin growth.

• Guide the development and implementation of the regional business unit product roadmap
• Identify regional and global product opportunities with significant revenue and margin potential
• Review opportunities presented by sales subsidiaries, customers, standards organizations, and other sources
• Analyze opportunities and make recommendations on whether and how to proceed
• Manage the lifecycle of the product, expanding and maintaining product ranges based on market needs and lifecycle
• Establish and maintain a pricing strategy for global sales subsidiaries
• Manage quality issues and lead a team to resolve them
• Launch products to other regional business units and subsidiaries
• Travel to industry events, customers, and subsidiaries to obtain data and support product launches
• Write functional specifications, customer value proposition statements, and expected benefit or loss of a product or application concept
• Lead the coordination of development projects according to global standards
• Provide guidance to project management, engineering, and manufacturing resources
• Work as a team player and express gratitude and appreciation to others
• Demonstrate initiative and take responsibility for own mistakes
• Handle change and embrace lifelong learning opportunities
• Travel by air for trips up to 12 hours, including international travel
• Have a valid driver's license and be able to ride in a car for 4 hours at a time
• Work at a desk with a computer for up to eight hours per day
• Sit/stand for extended periods of time
• Lift 50 pounds.

• BS Degree in Engineering or a Business Administration Degree in Marketing/Sales
• 10 (+) years of relevant professional level experience preferred
• Direct experience with HMI and IPC hardware and software product lines strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplined, international and cross-culture teams in a product development project
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Proven track record of problem solving by analyzing situation and providing recommended path forward
• Experience with the creation and negotiation of business contracts is a plus
• Leadership, mentorship, and training skills
• Demonstrated experience applying project management tools and techniques
• Knowledge of corporate and industry standards
• MBA and/or relevant professional certifications preferred but not required
• Knowledge of current project and product management procedures and the proven ability to implement them, as demonstrated by completion of the PDMA New Product Development Professional (NPDP) or equivalent certification or experience
• Demonstrate initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completing the required tasks while seeking the perspective of others as required
• Demonstrate an honest and forthright presence by taking responsibility for own mistakes and not blaming others and by doing what he / she commits to doing
• Readily handle change through taking advantage of lifelong learning opportunities and being open minded and curious in the face of new challenges
• Must be able to travel by air for trips up to 12 hours, including international travel. Must be able to receive a passport
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to ride in a car for 4 hours at a time
• Must be able to work at a desk with a computer for up to eight hours per day
• Must be able to sit/and or stand for extended periods of time (2-4 hours at a time)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k matching
• Generous time off package
• 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
• 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• On-site gym access
• Health & wellbeing center
• On-site café
• Walking trails
• Tuition assistance