Product Manager

About LevitonAt Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About The RoleThe Product Manager will be responsible for increasing the profitability of existing product lines and developing new products for the Commercial business unit. This includes managing new product projects from existing ideas, helping to develop new ideas based on experience and interaction with customers, spending time in the market to understand problems, and finding innovative solutions for the broader market. The Product Manager will be responsible for managing pricing, inventory, and other day to day tasks.

ResponsibilitiesHas direct responsibility for managing up to 4 new and existing product linesSupporting activities related to quality, cost improvements, and product customization.

Responsible for examining, developing, and recommending product strategies, inclusive of a 3-5-year roadmapChampions research and analysis required for new product development process including all applicable project deliverables and Phase Gate requirementsTakes ownership and manages all elements of the product development process, including product specification, packaging, pricing, and phase out / phase in plansLeads and directs project teams in the development or sustaining process to execute projects and assignmentsResponsible for generating Business Proposals, Market/Product Requirements Document and Charters for new product developmentAttends sales meetings and visits customers and end-users as required; conducts product training presentations and researchCapable of navigating complex enterprise computer applications to quickly become proficient Develops and amends market and product intelligence database for his / her assigned products; shall be a source of intelligence concerning product and market specific issues, including the economy, competitors, and business trends Responsible to examine and analyze product lines' performance encompassing, but not limited to, profitability, forecasting and inventory levelsShall be fully knowledgeable of assigned product group(s) and act in an advisory capacity regarding product information to Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Tech Line, and the Sales organizationAssists in the development of supporting new product launch material with Marketing and Marketing Communication ManagersMaintains competitive cross reference of catalog numbers for assigned productsCapable of managing the support activities of an Associate Product Manager and / or Product CoordinatorQualificationsKnowledge of manufacturing and operations processesMust be self-reliant and possess excellent oral and written communication skillsMust possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy, a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a realityMust apply critical thinking skills to determine best approach to bring new products to market and to work with engineering, operations, marketing, and sales staffsAbility to cultivate and maintain relationships with customersAbility to organize and manage project teams to support the development of business opportunities and execute business decisionsStrong mathematical, analytical and computer skillsA highly developed level of creative skills and resourcefulness is requiredAbove average knowledge of Microsoft Office toolsExcellent time management skillsEducation & ExperienceA Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field is required. Master’s degree is a plus3 to 5 years of direct Product Management experience requiredExperience with regulatory or standards organizations, such as UL, CSA and NOM is a plusExperience with product line management throughout the entire life cycleExperience writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsExperience presenting to groups of managers, employees, and the general publicTravelUp to 20% travelWhat We OfferComprehensive benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs401K plans with employer-matching contributionsTuition reimbursementPTOPaid holidaysVolunteer time offFor more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefitsLeviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

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Pay Range$105,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year