Manager, Product Management (Business Model Transformation)

Shure • Niles, IL

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

Drive global innovation and shape the future of technology - Shure is hiring!
As a Manager, Product Management - Business Model Transformation, you will be the central driver for developing, defining, and deploying new and innovative commerce models across Shure's product lines globally. This highly strategic and cross-functional role requires a deep understanding of modern business model concepts and the ability to execute complex initiatives that span technology, finance, and customer experience.
This is a hybrid position, working out of our Niles, IL HQ Office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7+ years in Product Management, with significant experience (3+ years) specifically defining and launching SaaS, Subscription, or complex licensing/commerce models in a B2B or B2B2C context.
• Domain Expertise: Proven track record of leading major business model shifts, ideally within a company that has traditionally focused on hardware or perpetual licenses.
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of the technology required to support modern commerce (e.g., billing platforms, entitlement management, API integration, cloud services).
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Exceptional ability to influence, align, and drive complex projects across diverse functional teams (Engineering, IT, Finance, Sales, etc.) without direct reporting authority.
• Analytical Prowess: Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate a complex vision to technical teams and executive leadership alike.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

Responsibilities

• Define the Vision: Develop and champion the strategic roadmap for new business models and commerce capabilities, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Device-as-a-Service (DaaS), Subscription services, Usage-Based Billing, and various licensing models (e.g., concurrent, floating, feature activation).
• Business Case Development: Create compelling business cases, including market analysis, financial modeling, and anticipated ROI, to secure executive alignment and investment for transformation initiatives.
• Market Leadership: Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to ensure Shure remains at the forefront of modern commerce models in the Pro Audio and conferencing spaces.
• Lead the Transformation: Serve as the primary driver and product owner for implementing new commerce capabilities across all functional domains.
• Technology & IT: Partner with the IT and Engineering teams to define requirements for the billing system, entitlement engine, customer portals, and integration points necessary to support new models.
• Process & Policy: Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Business Process teams to establish operational processes (e.g., revenue recognition, provisioning, invoicing) and pricing/licensing policies.
• Product Portfolio Alignment: Work closely with individual Hardware and Software Product Managers to ensure new business models are seamlessly integrated into their respective product roadmaps and lifecycle plans.
• Route to Market: Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Channel teams to define the optimal go-to-market strategy, pricing structures, and sales enablement materials for new offerings.
• Customer Success & Support: Define the requirements for Customer Service and Customer Success teams to effectively onboard, support, and manage customers utilizing subscription or usage-based models.
• Pilot & Launch: Lead pilots, beta programs, and controlled launches, iterating quickly based on customer feedback and operational performance.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• We offer competitive rewards packages to full-time and part-time Associates working 24 or more hours a week that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being.
• Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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