Product Manager - Operator Assist Systems

Toyota Material Handling•Village of Greene, NY

9d•$85,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Operator Assist Systems (OAS) Product Manager will define and execute on product strategy for OAS solutions for Toyota Material Handling North America. The industrial equivalent to ADAS, OAS technologies aim to improve overall performance and productivity utilizing vehicle-based perception and localization technologies such as LiDAR, computer vision, and ultra-wideband. The selected candidate will identify, plan, and drive technology roadmap developments by owning product success from the vision/planning stage through product launch.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree.
4+ years of broad experience in marketing, finance, business, engineering, and/or an analytical role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a business-related discipline.
Experience in the forklift industry, IoT, Automation, or telematics.
Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency to meet or exceed customer requirements and quality expectations.
Demonstrated strength in communicating complex concepts clearly and confidently to stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Represent TMHNA as the product and/or solutions subject matter expert and provide technical expertise and training support for product development.
Achieve strategic share of market for assigned product lines in alignment with TMHNA’s annual Plan of Record. Support the budgeting and forecasting process for marketing, coordinating with Finance and Operations as required.
Gather and maintain up-to-date competitive and market intelligence. Continually assess market conditions, competitive pricing, offerings, plans, applications, customer trends and issues, and distribution and product trends.
Work closely with cross-functional groups (including Sales, Engineering, Marketing, and Program Management) to support product roadmap and lifecycle management.
Own the strategic product planning, product roadmap, and Marketing Requirements Definition processes. Act as an interface with Engineering to develop next-generation solutions, product enhancements, and services. Ensure appropriate market coverage and brand positioning.
Ensure new solutions and services fulfill marketplace requirements for successful introduction and long-term sustainability.
Create sustainable competitive advantage for product lines. Provide effective return on investment and total cost of ownership tools to TMHNA’s Solutions and Support Centers and sales representatives to substantiate the value proposition of TMHNA’s products and services.
Provide technical expertise to the sales force for products and applications. Support new sales tools, dealer communications, marketing toolkits, and management of brochures, website, and application content.
Coordinate ongoing product health, including customer satisfaction, warranty performance, lead times, product margin, and customization, through Product Teams.
Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to resolve complex issues that may affect long-term customer relationships.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Performance Bonus
Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
100% 401(k) match up to 6%
Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
Best in class work culture!