34818 | Sr. Product Manager (Onsite) - Hialeah, United States - Brilliant Staffing

Description

Job Description
Summary:
Our client is looking for a talented, passionate Sr. Product Manager with experience in market research, product development, project management and architectural products/furniture systems. The successful candidate must possess initiative, strong work ethic, and an ability to adapt, as they lead cross-departmental product development projects. This candidate must bring a systems-thinking perspective as they work with our company's leaders to develop and implement new product line plans and strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and define all market research for new product opportunities (stationary shade, cabanas, furniture), including pricing, positioning, product training, channel strategy, sales planning, etc.
• Provide market, customer and competitive research reports on products, macro and industry trends, and market size to executive committee.
• Ensure a deep user/customer understanding, develop key insights, and identify a clear POV of future needs, wants, and use-cases for global customers.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of cabana & furniture architectural systems and product requirements.
• Develop the category with a systems-first, building blocks approach that optimizes interactions across components.
• Manage product life cycle through identification, introduction, growth, maturity, decline and discontinuation.
• Own the product development tollgate process, create required documents (including design, product, forecast, financials, requirements, opportunity, etc.), lead meetings, produce timelines and manage team to goals.
• Develop price & product positioning strategy and analysis with a keen understanding of financial models and margin calculations.
• Develop strategy for growth via new channels, segments, and products.
• Execute effective product launch plan to maximize sales.
• Pursue and vet new and/or other business other business opportunities and initiatives.

Skills and Requirements:

• Ability to synthesize technical information.
• Adept analytical and creative thinker with a design eye.
• Market research: macro, industry, customer (commercial/contract, hospitality, residential), product.
• Tollgate/stage gate knowledge and ability to implement new processes.
• Proficient project management skills. (MS Project knowledge preferred)
• Highly effective at garnering support and negotiation while driving for decisions.
• Ability to analyze sales and financial data.
• Experience developing and delivering compelling presentations individually and within a team selling approach.
• Ability to proactively achieve goals under shifting conditions and a variety of key stakeholders.

Education and Qualifications:

• 8+ years' experience with at least 5 years concentrated in product management, engineering, architecture, or architectural systems.
• 2+ years product management with furniture systems preferred.
• Traditional construction or prefabricated walls experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.