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Product Manager - San Jose, United States - Pfeiffer Vacuum Valves & Engineering
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionDepartment: Product Management
Reports to: Sr. Product Manager
Location: Nor-Cal Products, Inc. dba Pfeiffer Vacuum Valves & Engineering (Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E)
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY
The Product Manager is primarily responsible for strategically driving the life cycle of a product from market needs analysis & idea conception through development, launch, market share capture and finally end-of-life. This is accomplished in collaboration with executive, engineering/design, operations, finance and sales personnel; and requires excellent communications, organization and team-work skills. The successful individual for the Product Management position must be self- motivated, detailed oriented, organized, results-focused and capable of managing multiple projects at any given time. Daily responsibilities include working hand-in-hand with Business Development Managers, Sales, other Product Managers as well as with peers in other departments, such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials & Quality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and business relationships is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain clear and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The organization's leadership promotes collaborative problem solving in both formal and informal work teams. Participation in and contribution to teamwork within the organization is required. Necessary interpersonal skills include being a self-starter, motivated, creative, flexible, self-confident, deadline oriented and able to multi-task. Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures of the company, including those at customer sites if applicable, and must abide by the corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Duties
2. Measures, tracks and reports performance of each product line, and determines appropriate corrective actions if performance results negatively deviate from expectations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
85% inside, climate / noise-controlled office, and 15% manufacturing environment or traveling; lifting to 50 lbs on occasion. Eye and hearing protection may be required in manufacturing areas; and additional protective clothing may be required when visiting customer sites.
Tasks require walking, sitting, bending, reaching, mobility, frequent lifting and pushing/pulling. Work requires computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, and data-entry), attention to detail and accuracy. Communication skills including listening and speaking are required for interaction with other employees, vendors, and customers. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to balance multiple tasks and any stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job.
Secondary duties with added requirements may be assigned from time to time.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Company Values
Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must be able to demonstrate this customer-centric belief - which means that you are value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile – in all of their business activities. We expect that our company values of open mindedness, trust, communication, thinking strategically/being creative, being courageous, accountable, and humble, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience/facing diversity and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration will drive the actions of our employees.
General Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
1. BS in Engineering or BS/BA in Business Administration; plus 48-months specific, technically related business experience; with an additional 12-months of experience in vacuum related Product Line Management; or
2. Associate degree in Business Administration, or a technically related field; plus 60-months specific, technically related business experience; with an additional 24-months of experience in vacuum related Product Line/s Management.
Language Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Mathematical Skills
Advanced mathematics skills.
Reasoning Ability
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with quickly changing work priorities, and with minimal interaction to complete assignments on time.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None.
TOOLS AND/OR EQUIPMENT
None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position may work in various environments including office, factory or home settings. Employees who choose to work from home are expected to comply with all company requirements for core work hours or in-person attendance at company meetings or events. (as applicable)
Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Danielle Clair at
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