Principal Product Manager - Automation & Systems

Detector Electronics • Minneapolis, MN

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Automation Expert to shape the future of our Automation Control System willing to learn our industry and shape the innovation, digital ability, go-to-market and robustness of our next generation to drive significant growth. We are looking for an ambitious talent to take ownership, entrepreneurship, strong communication skills to work cross functional and lead end-to-end this portfolio. Ideally, he/she has experience in the Fire & Gas Industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years’ Product Management or Product Development experience
• Knowledge of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (e.g. PLC, DCS, SIS, ESD, Building Automation, Fire Control)
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the Fire and Gas Industry
• Significant experience developing product road maps, business plan and business cases and execution of product development plans
• Demonstrated aptitude in leveraging human-centered design principles (UX) to deliver customer-focused products and solutions
• Entrepreneurial and innovative with a strategic mindset
• Knows, assessed or implemented the digital trends of the industry in concrete products or systems
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of the organization
• An executive presence with polished and well-developed execution, written and oral communication skills, demonstrating creativity and technical expertise
• Assertive and confident with a strong point of view while able to understand/empathize and support other perspectives.
• Intent on building trusting and collaborative partnerships/relationships
• Well-versed in all aspects of product lifecycle management & development
• Strong business acumen, including a solid understanding of financial analysis methods

Responsibilities

• Owns and drives the product lifecycle management and the P&L for Integrated Fire & Gas Detection Automation Control System and Solution
• Drives and shapes the next generation of Automation System and the digital transformation
• Owns the 4Ps: Product, Price, Place and Promotion. Ensures that training, marketing material, value proposition and differentiation is available and delivered in a compelling way
• Owns the portfolio across its lifecycle (from introduction to phase out) and the respective processes including the stage-gate product development process across teams.
• Partners across the organization to identify and prioritize the roadmap towards the business objectives
• Works with the wider Product Management Team to define and execute the integrated Fire, Gas and Systems product portfolio multi-year strategy
• Identifies and partners with third party suppliers to expand the offering to improve the value proposition or accelerate time to market

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
• Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
• Participation in our Ownership Program

What This Job Offers

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