Job Summary

The Product Manager is responsible for complete product management of Smart Home access control devices.  The individual is the leader for the assigned product line business charged with product launch objectives in addition to effective product and channel execution.  Decisions made on product produced, manufacturing specifications, marketing strategies, sales commercialization, and promotional opportunities will be largely influenced by the research, data and analysis generated by and recommendations made by the Product Manager.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

(50%) - New Product Development (NPI) Conduct in-depth analysis of global user product usage to identify and understand user needs Develop and execute 3-5 year robust product roadmaps from understanding of market, channel and/or customer dynamics, product design and technology trends, and end user preferences and purchase drivers. Provide clear product and user experience requirements Leads cross-functional team (engineering, sourcing, supply chain, finance) through multiple on-going product development projects at various stages of development via milestone process. Collaborate with sales organizations to develop new business opportunities, product adjacencies, customers and markets. Development of NPI scope documents (preliminary financials, KPIs, timeline management, etc.) Annual supplier and factory trips Present and interact with senior level internal and external customers

 

(30%) - Portfolio Maintenance Supports brand guidelines to insure consistency, with specific influence on packaging, and collateral related to assigned projects. Work with quality and brand to support installation workshops, videos, and related initiatives. Create and deliver training modules for internal and external customers. Responsible for the sales and gross margin performance of portfolio, includes setting pricing, P&L, asset management etc. Own product life cycle including but not limited to set-up documentation and SKU rationalization.

 

(20%) – Business Processes Contributes to financial and business initiatives through established rhythms and assigned projects. Examples include sales and operations planning to improve forecast accuracy or inventory initiatives tied to working capital. Support the management of the on-line databases to ensure proper content (internal as well as customer websites) Manage product documentation process including mix management, product life cycle. Generate reports, tools as required. Create impactful initiatives to drive the business

 

Education and Experience Profile

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience / MBA preferred Minimum three years’ experience within consumer electronic product management

Required Skills

Strategic Thinking and Planning capability and experience Detail oriented Superior presentation skills Proven Product and Project Management experience Business / Financial acumen Excellent written and verbal communication skills Team leader and team player who values the ideas and opinions of others and collects their input as part of decision-making process Excellent problem solving skills High level of personal motivation and initiative. Capable of keeping others motivated, excited and engaged. Self-assured and presents a positive image

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed – up to 20%

 

Pay Range: $110,585-$173,777.

 

This “base salary range” is a reasonable estimate for this position at the time of posting. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, to primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. ASSA ABLOY conducts regular review of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time. 

 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity employer.

 

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