HMI Product Manager

The job overview for the HMI Product Manager role is to be a part of a dynamic team responsible for developing an ecosystem around visualization technologies. The focus of this role is to drive all activities related to design requirements, user functions, stock, sales, and marketing from initial concept to customer. The HMI Product Manager will work across multiple business groups, both internal and external to Phoenix Contact, and will be responsible for guiding the development and implementation of the regional business unit product roadmap.

Guide the development and implementation of the regional business unit product roadmap

Review opportunities presented by sales subsidiaries, customers, standards organizations, and other sources

Analyze all aspects of the opportunity and make recommendations on if and how the opportunity should proceed

Manage the lifecycle of the product

Establish and maintain a pricing strategy to global sales subsidiaries

Manage quality issues and organize and lead team tasked to resolve issues

Launch products to other regional business units and subsidiaries within the business unit’s area of responsibility

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 (if not implemented) of a product or application concept

Lead the coordination of the development project according to the recognized and published Phoenix Contact global standards, in cooperation with the Program and Project Management Team

Provide guidance to the project management, engineering, and manufacturing resources on individual approved projects

• 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