Product Manager - Waller, United States - DAIKIN COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES MFG LP

Description

Job Description

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 improvements

Knowledge & Skills:

• Manages cross-functional projects within knowledge area
• Ability to work in a fast paced team environment
• Effective communication skills – verbal, written and public speaking
• Ability to develop effective communication pieces such as (presentations, written memos, etc.)
• Good judgement and decision-making skills to lead multi-functional new product programs to market
• Ability to apply business and financial methods
• Ability to build relationships with and influence stakeholders
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Intermediate knowledge of HVAC technology and components
• Knowledge of durable goods manufacturing processes
• Applies quality problem solving techniques (root cause analysis)
• Applies Voice of Customer to the product cycle
• Ability to translate complex problems and ideas into easily understood descriptions

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience
• Demonstrated experience owning product strategy, discovery, and delivery

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in (Engineering, Math, Physics or the applied sciences preferred)
• MBA a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Some travel will be required.

Qualified 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.