Product Manager

Leviton Manufacturing • Bothell, WA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining and growing sales and margin for assigned product lines. The Product Manager provides competitive and market landscape analysis and assesses emerging technologies, while examining, developing, and recommending product strategies for assigned product groups. The role manages product portfolios and the product development lifecycle, leads project teams, supports sales and customers, and advises internal teams on product information and applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field.
• At least 3 years of Product Management experience.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Power BI, and SharePoint.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product, documentation, and processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Critical-thinking ability to make informed decisions and optimize performance.
• Strategic-thinking ability to support organizational goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with key stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and operations processes.
• Understanding of networking and structured cabling architecture, components, specifications, interfaces, and limitations.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry technologies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Previous knowledge or experience with data communication cables, networking, and the LAN market.
• Previous knowledge or experience in residential (single-family or multifamily) construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage new and existing product portfolios, including lifecycle analysis and tactical management of sustaining product lines.
• Examine, develop, and set product strategies, including regular reviews of product sales activities, market transitions, and market share.
• Lead research and analysis for new product development, including applicable project deliverables and requirements.
• Own and manage all elements of the product development process, from conception (including business cases) through discontinuation, in alignment with the business unit’s strategy.
• Lead and direct project teams through development or sustaining processes to execute projects and assignments.
• Attend sales meetings and visit customers and end users as required; conduct product training presentations and research.
• Monitor product- and market-specific issues, including economic conditions, competitors, and business, technology, and application trends, using the Internet and trade publications.
• Maintain awareness of strategic competitive activities, understand competitors’ products, solutions, and positioning, and communicate Leviton’s strategic advantages.
• Analyze product-line performance, including profitability, forecasting, and inventory levels.
• Advise Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, the sales organization, and technical teams on assigned product groups and applications.
• Assist Marketing in developing supporting materials for new product launches.
• Develop product pricing and positioning strategies.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with an HSA option, dental, vision, and prescription coverage beginning the first day of the month following the start date.
• 401(k) program with employer matching contributions; participation begins immediately upon hire, and the employer match begins after one year of service.
• Life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance options.
• Up to 11 paid holidays.
• Up to 18 days of paid time off.
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health Advocacy Program.
• Bereavement leave.
• Wellness incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

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