Product Manager Ii

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Acting as a cross functional leader, the Product Manager is responsible for life cycle management of EFJohnson Products and Accessories.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the company’s product portfolio content and documentation, both traditional and online (web, mobile, email, etc.). Champions the product line throughout its life cycle including sustaining activities that encompass product washout and rejuvenation.
• Specifies product requirements to engineering by generating Product Requirements which include technical performance, features, agency approvals, cost targets, expected customer use and philosophy of configuration, manufacturing/sourcing, and service.
• Able to understand and evaluate product architectures, identify and specify equipment interfaces and user interfaces.
• Maintains the product roadmap including planned releases, new product launches, and end-of-life product schedules with management input.
• Identifies internal support needs from field sales, marketing, engineering, and other sources and defines fit between business unit competencies and market/customer needs.
• Coordinates/contributes in marketing collateral generation. Seeks feedback from sales, customers, and internal operations to initiate product refinements in order to maximize commercial success.
• Interact with and manages relationship with the third-party vendors that provides product to EFJohnson for resale.
• Manages the product catalog and performs product setup in configuration management for easy ordering.
• Review and update product costs and pricing on a periodic basis or as-needed basis given guidance on margin goals from management.
• Provides RFP assistance and direction related to requirements satisfaction, product availability, pricing review, and identification of commitment liabilities.
• Exhibits desirable and appropriate professional behavior including leadership, sense of urgency, independent judgment, teamwork, ability to get along with others, creative thinking, and personal integrity to provide for a cohesive, productive unit dedicated to the achievement of corporate goals.

• Agrees to abide by the established Approval Matrix.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Technical undergrad in at least one of the following: Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Audio Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Business Administration with Technical focus
• Masters of Engineering Management, MBA, or Product Management Certification preferred

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience managing or developing hardware and electronic accessories
• Experience with audio devices
• Experience with wireless systems technology
• Knowledge of land mobile two-way radios & systems highly desired
• Experience with US Government (Federal and State) procurement practices and product country of origin sourcing for trade compliance
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Applications
• Executive level communications and selling skills

COMPETENCIES:

• Competence in project management and business analysis
• Capable of constructing and managing teams within business units
• Capable of understanding technically complex systems and products and translating them into easily understood business terms
• Adaptable to fast-paced environment
• Active Secret Clearance or otherwise Eligible to obtain US Security Clearance

TRAVEL

• Up to 25%

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.