Associate Product Manager - Hybrid

WHO WE ARE:
X-RITE is the leader in color science and technology offering end-to-end solutions for the selection, communication, formulation, and production of consistent and achievable color.
Product Manager - Color Measurement Hardware and Software Solutions
Be an innovator in the world's foremost color management company and help leading consumer brands and their suppliers ensure their products look exactly as the designer intended. Join our Consumer Products and Materials (CP&M) business unit, where you will cooperate with an expert team of Product Managers.
Partner with X-Rite's key customers and R&D leaders to specify and develop the next generation of Hardware and Software solutions. Chart the course of the CP&M hardware & software portfolio, as we progress to implement state of the art color & appearance control system.
Location: This is a Hybrid position - the team works onsite 2x-3x per week at our Grand Rapids, MI headquarters
Your responsibilities as a Product Manager at X-Rite, include:
New Product Development

• Collect, analyze, and interpret voice of the customer and market data to gain winning insights into new product opportunities and requirements for lighting solutions.
• Partner with relevant functions, especially X-Rite's commercial and R&D teams, to manage speed-to-market, development costs, quality, and risk. Lead new product development projects from ideation, through project approval and development, to launch and commercialization.
• A key success factor is the ability to design and execute our product strategies, including:

• Controlled lighting for color & appearance assessment
• Hardware devices for measurement of color & appearance within CP&M markets (Coatings, Plastics, Textiles, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Cosmetics, Food & Beverage)
• Integration of measurement devices with desktop and cloud software applications.

• Own the product launch process ensuring total customer satisfaction. Develop and deploy new product training for internal and external stakeholders and partners, so they can market, sell, and support the product from day one.

Product Line Health

• Develop pricing, revenue, and gross margin forecasts based on market sizing and customer value. Manage monthly reporting and/or corrective actions.
• Engage on a day-to-day basis with the X-Rite sales and marketing teams to deliver category growth.

• Manage revenue forecasting accuracy, product gross margin, and quality metrics. Provide Production, Inventory Sales (PSI) for production planning. Present performance KPIs results to senior leadership for review and action.
• Perform regular product-line reviews and problem-solving initiatives to identify and correct gaps to plan.

We are looking for a professional who is:

• Motivated and Driven - to focus and direct their energy and efforts towards achieving success
• Sales Orientated - focused and driven by the challenge of developing new customers or finding untapped opportunities to grow their business,
• Disruptive Thinker - solve problems and approach work with innovation at the forefront of their mind.
• Team Player - relationship savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.
• Customer-Oriented Achiever - create commitment and trust through strong work ethics and a customer-focused attitude

Your Education and/or Background Experience will include:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of product management experience, preferably within a comparable industry managing color quality control or production within that markets of Textile, Plastics, Coatings, consumer electronics or lighting products.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to "go above and beyond"; bringing a passionate and positive approach to delivering results and encouraging teamwork.
• Superior communication and negotiation skills. Able to lead, influence, and gain consensus / "followership" without formal authority.
• Willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally (20%). Ability to frequently meet colleagues digitally in different time zones.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision & more) eligible on day 1 of employment
• Permissive paid time off policy emphasizing flexibility and trust
• Annual bonus as well as annual salary review
• Training and development opportunities
• 401K savings plan + company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Maternity & paternity pay
• Veralto Wellbeing Program, with rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, financial, and counselling resources)

OUR OFFER:
At Veralto, your potential is amplified. Our culture of continuous improvement defines who we are, drives our success, and translates to a career without limits for our team of 16,000 intellectually curious associates. Listen to our voices: Who we are - Veralto.
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