Senior Product Manager - Microwaves, Ventilation, And Specialty Ranges

Senior Product Manager - Microwaves, Ventilation, and Specialty Ranges
Position ID: req46134
Sector: BA North America
Functional Area: Product Line
Location: Charlotte Office
Number of Openings: 1
Employment Type: Permanent
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Imagine what thepossibilities are. Then create them.
At Electrolux, aleading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for thebetter for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas andcollaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyableand sustainable living.
Come join us as youare. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. Inour global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other,actively contribute, and grow together.
Join us in our excitingquest to build the future home.
All about the role:
The Sr. Product Manager - Microwaves, Ventilation and Specialty Ranges is aproduct leader within Electrolux Major Appliances, who will successfully leadthe product line management, business strategy, and business execution ofmicrowaves, hoods, and Specialty Ranges. Each of these product categories arestrategic, growth areas and are manufactured at internal and external factoriesaround the world.
You will be responsible for developing, communicating, and gainingorganizational alignment on the Product Road Map, identifying specific productsand feature levels for each individual product over a five-year planning cycle.
You will also be responsible for the strategic and annual planning of thisbusiness, as well as the execution of these plans.
What you'll do:

• You'll be the Electrolux's "resident" expert on:
  • Specialty range cooking products.
  • Microwave cooking products.
  • Ventilation products.
• Be the key driver in the strategic and annual product plans for each product category.
• You will be working with R&D, Global Sourcing, Design, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Suppliers to drive cost efficiency and simplification across the business.
• You will ensure that new product launches have business cases that contribute to the business strategy, are delivered to the marketplace on time and at the cost targets in the product plan, including the in/flooring of new product and phasing out of old product.
• You will work collaboratively with Product Planning and Innovation team to assume a strong, effective leadership role in the effective delivery of all product category projects. You will assume the key leadership role in driving technology direction and engineering activity for these cooking products.
• You will participate proactively with other members of the company's senior management team in developing and executing strategic and annual plans to optimize the market and financial performance of the freestanding cooking products category. This role also participates in decision-making regarding resource allocations and future direction and control of proposed product plans.

Qualificationsrequired:

• A four-year college degree, or equivalent experience, is required. MBA is referred.
• Experience with finished goods sourcing from a global supply base as well as product planning and project management activities, including generation planning, pricing analysis, project management, etc.
• Experience with merchandising principles, financial analysis, cost accounting principles, sales of consumer durables within the homebuilder and retail channels.

Where you'll be:
This position will be based at our Corporate Office inCharlotte, North Carolina.
Benefits highlights:

• Hybrid work model
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance from day one.
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.
• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest inyou and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could takeyou.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Electrolux shapes living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people. As a leading global appliance company, we place the consumer at the heart of everything we do. Through our brands, including Electrolux, AEG, Anova, Frigidaire, Westinghouse and Zanussi, we sell more than 60 million household and professional products in more than 150 markets every year. In 2017 Electrolux had sales of SEK 122 billion and employed 56,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.