Sr. Manager, Product Line Management

Syntiant • Itasca, IL

3d • $180,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Syntiant Corp. is seeking an experienced Product Line Manager to take on a critical role in its growing marketing function. The Sr. Manager, Product Line Management will own the MEMS microphone roadmap and product definition, driving innovation and growth in the consumer electronics market. The role partners with customers and cross-functional teams to translate market opportunities into differentiated products with strong audio performance and commercial success.

The position leads product definition and go-to-market planning, supports new product introduction from concept through mass production, and coordinates technical marketing, pricing, and cost-management activities. The targeted starting base salary is $180,000–$240,000. Individual compensation depends on factors including experience, skills, work location, schedule, and peer compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 8–12 years of business- or engineering-related work experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Solid analytical skills and the ability to take initiative to solve complex problems.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pace environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Experience in the semiconductor or electrical components manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive the MEMS microphone roadmap and product definition for the consumer electronics market.
• Gather voice-of-customer input and market knowledge on targeted customers and segments through competitive and market analysis, and develop appropriate commercial strategies.
• Provide leadership for NPI teams taking a product from concept to mass production.
• Work with application engineering and R&D to develop outbound technical marketing collateral.
• Coordinate global pricing strategy, analyze market pricing, and monitor end-to-end margins.
• Work with R&D, Operations, and Finance to manage costs and meet margin targets.

Benefits

• Several medical plan options, including PPO and HSA-compatible plans from Anthem Blue Cross; most are 100% paid by Syntiant for the employee and family.
• Company-paid dental PPO coverage from MetLife, including orthodontia coverage.
• Company-paid vision PPO coverage from MetLife/VSP.
• Company-paid basic Life and AD&D coverage of 3x salary, up to $1,000,000; supplemental life insurance is available at group rates for employees and their families.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage providing up to 60% income replacement.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts for employees enrolled in a qualified medical plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan administered by Empower.
• Company-provided Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Support, and Identity Fraud Protection.

What This Job Offers

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