Product Manager, Level 3 (Altherma)
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The Product Manager develops, implements and manages product marketing activities to provide optimum sales and profits to assigned product line. Use best practices in product discovery in which engineers and manufacturing can seamlessly develop products. The Product Manager determines short and long-term strategies and tactics for product marketing. Evaluates effectiveness of programs and concepts. Maintains an understanding of product features, benefits, pricing, positioning, design and advertising.May include:* Identify and prioritize business opportunities through Voice of Customer and market share analysis.* Develop business cases for the development of new products, including recommending product positioning and pricing strategy to produce the lowest cost products, and attain the highest possible margins and long-term market share.* Manage product life cycles by establishing short- and long-range visions for products.* Develop product specifications to meet voice of customer needs for markets.* Effectively communicate product development priorities and product/project progress.* Evaluate and escalate risks in projects/products to supervisor and senior management when appropriate.* Monitor competitive activities/products and provide continuous gap analysis in products/services.* Apply knowledge of regulatory requirements for products.* Contribute to the development of product forecasts.* Evaluate and recommend product inventory levels.* Establish price to market through margin analysis and competitive positions.* Provide sales support for product benefits and features internally and externally (Product/Dealer Meetings)* Participate in additional projects to support ongoing business needs and process improvementsPerform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.* Nature and Scope* Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience* Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision* Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals* Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutionsKnowledge & Skills:* Demonstrated leadership in building strong stakeholder relationships and mitigating conflict.* Thrives in a fast paced work environment.* Effective communication skills - verbal, written and public speaking.* Ability to develop and deliver effective communication pieces such as (presentations, written memos, etc.).* Applies Voice of Customer techniques to product cycle.* Ability to apply business and financial methods.* Effective organizational and time management skills.* Advanced knowledge of HVAC technology, components and industry.* Experience with an HVAC manufacturer.* Advanced knowledge of durable goods manufacturing processes.* Influences quality systems.* Ability to translate complex problems and ideas into easily understood descriptions.* Excellent judgement and decision-making skills to lead multi-functional new product programs to market*Competencies:Hydronics comfort solutions, HVAC, plumbing products, Heat Pump solutionsExperience:* 10+ years of experience in product managementEducation/Certification:*

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Physics or the applied sciencesMBA a plusPeople Management: NoPhysical Requirements / Work Environment:* Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodationsReports To:* DIRECTOR, PRODUCT MARKETING or VP Advanced Product MarketingQualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.