Senior Product Manager, Workstations

KION•Grand Rapids, MI

3d•$111,000 - $162,800

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Product Manager of Workstations to join our team and play a pivotal role in the development and success of our product offerings. As a Product Manager, you will be responsible defining product strategies and ensuring the delivery of high-quality technologies that meet customer needs and drive business growth. We offer: Job Description Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $111,000 - $162,800 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

Strong abilities in Project Management including validated experience leading complex projects cross functionally
Strong strategic business background to drive the commercial performance of product lines
Experience in material handling automation
Solid technical background and the ability to understand complex technical concepts
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
A strategic problem solver with a passion for innovation and a customer-centric approach
Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Proven experience as a Product Manager
Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience in Engineering or technical field required.
PMP or 5 years of direct project management preferred.

Nice To Haves

Understands the integration of hardware, controls and software (preferred)
Experience in the material handling industry with a proficiency in understanding the supply chain industry as a whole (preferred)
Masters of Business or Doctorate of Science preferred

Responsibilities

Leads commercial viability for their line of products including fiscal performance, technical performance, lifecycle management, and strategic planning.
Responsible for driving toll gate process and on time delivery TG 00 to TG 90.
Commercial Ownership – Oversees fiscal performance for their line of products. Understands & reports against order intake, revenue, margin (as sold & as-executed), win/loss/drop analysis, etc.
Collaborates on market-based pricing strategies that consider the value of the respective product line.
Supports regional sales & solution development teams to drive commercial success for product lines.
Product Strategy – Develops & communicates a clear and compelling product vision & strategy.
Defines product goals, objectives and key results to align with Dematic’s overall vision and the customer Value Proposition.
Leads the development of new business plans, managing lifecycles, quality control and product positioning in the marketplace.
Crafts and sustains a well-defined product roadmap that outlines the delivery schedule and landmarks.
Adapts the roadmap to changing market conditions and business priorities.
Prioritizes development activities related to their product lines.
Supports the integration of product lines into larger solutions.
Market Analysis – Leverages market data, competitive insights, and industry analytics to ensure the commercial viability and long-term success of product lines.
Product Development – Partners with R&D / engineering teams to support the development process, ensuring the timely and efficient development of new products, as well as the sustainment of existing products.
Customer Engagement – Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers and customer facing teams to collect feedback to drive product improvement. Act as a customer advocate within the organization.
Product Launch – Partners with Marketing and Communications to drive successful product launches, including marketing strategies, documentation, and customer training.
Coordinates with the sales and marketing teams to ensure a successful market introduction.
Partners with solution development for delivery and artifacts.
Accountable for leading all aspects of product cycle time, ensuring the product is delivered within budget in alignment with the original case and product road map.
Responsible for Operating Cadence for product development and deliver and driving communication including risk analysis and customer concern resolution.
Responsible for supporting Trade Shows with their product and participating in the marketing efforts for it.
Responsible for STRAP and AOP inputs.