Senior Product Manager

Motorola Solutions•Vancouver, BC

35d

About The Position

Motorola Solution’s Video Division is defining the future of the security industry through innovative end-to-end-solutions. We’re changing the landscape of the surveillance industry through advanced award-winning AI based surveillance systems. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world and our team is advancing the field as it applies to the surveillance industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute to intelligent camera surveillance systems through product management of our fixed camera devices for the Avigilon and Pelco portfolio of cameras and sensors. Position Overview: Reporting to the Group Product Manager, you will be responsible for the overall success of one or more assigned areas within the video devices hardware team. We are the dynamic team behind the cameras and sensors that are a critical component in the company’s overall solutions. We're responsible for delivering a seamless solution that makes our entire end-to-end product ecosystem shine. Our mission is to relentlessly drive maximum business impact and deliver unparalleled customer value, from installation through day-to-day monitoring and event management. Like all positions in the Product Management organization, this role will be responsible for the continued expansion of video analytics and AI into the product portfolio. The successful candidate will take ownership of a segment of the team's portfolio and be a key contributor to strategic initiatives. This position requires extensive collaboration with external customers and partners, as well as a variety of internal stakeholders. These include other camera hardware and video management system product managers, firmware and software engineers, and marketing professionals. The primary focus of these partnerships will be to deliver innovative camera solutions and supporting tools that are vital for both retaining and growing revenue of our devices and VMS portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
At least 5+ years of Product Management experience with hardware device development lifecycles in a mature NPI process as part of a global organization
Exceptional critical thinker, decisive, ability to anticipate market trends, evaluate trade-offs and risk in a manner that results in a well thought out strategy
Candidates will possess both technical and business acumen
Strong analytical skills are required
Strong oral communication skills. Must be able to effectively present ideas, roadmap elements, status updates and/or proposals to upper levels of management, including non-technical staff
Exceptional written communication skills in support of vision and market definitions
Exceptional relationship skills that support strong sustained interaction with customers, prospects, industry leaders, and the development organization
Self-motivated, with the ability to learn quickly and independently

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent training desired
Familiarity with physical video security cameras, video management systems, video analytics, AI applications in video, and IP networking
Experience managing large, complex product portfolios in a global business environment
Project management experience would be an asset

Responsibilities

Being the voice of the market and customer within the organization
Develop a thorough understanding of the needs of the physical security market by conducting market research supported by on-going collaboration with customers, channel partners, and internal stakeholders for our key verticals and geographic markets
Deeply understanding the competitive environment and our product competitive position
Working with the product management team to define a clear product vision for your respective area that ties into the overarching strategy
Defining the who, what, why, where, and when (but not the how) for your assignments and champion that within the organization and ensure all decisions are consistent with that vision
Work with engineering and technology teams to conduct research into new areas and create innovative solutions
Own and manage elements of the devices portfolio throughout the entire product life cycle
Develop and maintain the business case for each project and/or major feature enhancement including revenue projections and project ROI
Liaise requirements between the extended product management team and respective engineering teams
Continually monitor product performance and take action accordingly
Create presentations for various stakeholders to communicate changes, new releases and product end of life
Validate sales forecast working with Finance, Planning and Analysis
Garner technical product knowledge, respond to field inquiries and escalations
Work closely with training teams to develop material and sales tools for internal and partner training courses