Clearfield, Inc
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POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Manages the success of multiple products or product lines, ensuring products meet market needs and align with the overall business strategy to drive and define success. Leads the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, as well as collaborating with various teams to deliver impactful solutions. Analyzes market trends, customer feedback, and product performance data to make informed decisions, optimize the product lifecycle, and deliver profitable growth. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages multiple product line(s) from planning and execution throughout product lifecycle Utilize a structured product development process to drive new product development, defining product vision and working cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Marketing and Operations to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. Develop access product requirements and roadmap to align with key market drivers Field, analyze, champion, and respond to key tactical customer requirements Engage customers and manage customer expectations Analyze problems and recommend solutions involving multiple elements of program planning Transfer customer, sales, and marketing input into action items and follow through accordingly. Maintain knowledge of industry and market developments and be alert to competitive information Recommend potential product enhancements Voice of customer – Ensures products are developed to specs that market demands Integrator – leads collaboration as center point across R&D, Sales, and Operations. Supports technical analysis and cross-referencing for Request for Proposal (RFP) and/Request for Quote (RFQ). Identify and recommend action plans to manage End of Life (EOL) issues. 2. Ensures marketing requirements and objectives for the program are being addressed across all functional areas Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements Analyze market data and provide forecast data for product line Developed and executed product road map and launch plans Work with marketing to create sales enablement material including product value propositions and technical promotional materials Develop technical product requirements document, product literature, drawings. Develop pricing strategy price using market-based pricing methodology Maintain correct and accurate content for company website Mentor and support junior product managers in their line-management duties 3. Facilitate product rollout commitments to the Sales organization Communicate project schedules and status at all levels of the organization Drive issue resolution and track action items Identify and mitigate risks including key tradeoff decisions for the program. Contribute to ideating new products and enhancing existing products This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority to assign other tasks of a similar nature and/or level of responsibility. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Business or Marketing preferred. MBA or advanced degree preferred Five to Seven years of P & L experience demonstrating success defining and launching products Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies Experience with emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, or loT Analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to articulate complex concepts to a broad range of internal and external audiences Proven ability to effectively communicate with several types and levels of staff and external contacts, both in writing and verbally Ability to work simultaneously on several, frequently changing priorities. Manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment Deep understanding of customer-centric design principles and user experience best practices. Experience with formal Product Lifecycle methodologies in ISO environment Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite – Excel, Word, and Power Point Experience working in Modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software- Epicor preferred Strong understanding of telecommunication fiber networks, including both at a system and component level Knowledge of competitive position and industry market dynamics is desirable Travel both domestically and international-20% BENEFITS for full time: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits. 100% company paid Short-term and Long-term disability insurance coverage. 100% company paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage. 100% company paid Business Travel Accident (BTA) insurance. 100% company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additional voluntary benefits are offered. 401K plan: Maximum match is 4.5% of the first 6% of contribution. Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Clearfield's Time Off Policy includes Personal Time Off (PTO) beginning at three weeks annually. PTO is accrued on the first of the month starting on day of hire. In addition, nine paid holidays per year. HOURLY SALARY RANGE:
95,038-118,797-142,557, Bonus Eligible An Offer of employment will be extended at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
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Manages the success of multiple products or product lines, ensuring products meet market needs and align with the overall business strategy to drive and define success. Leads the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, as well as collaborating with various teams to deliver impactful solutions. Analyzes market trends, customer feedback, and product performance data to make informed decisions, optimize the product lifecycle, and deliver profitable growth. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages multiple product line(s) from planning and execution throughout product lifecycle Utilize a structured product development process to drive new product development, defining product vision and working cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Marketing and Operations to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. Develop access product requirements and roadmap to align with key market drivers Field, analyze, champion, and respond to key tactical customer requirements Engage customers and manage customer expectations Analyze problems and recommend solutions involving multiple elements of program planning Transfer customer, sales, and marketing input into action items and follow through accordingly. Maintain knowledge of industry and market developments and be alert to competitive information Recommend potential product enhancements Voice of customer – Ensures products are developed to specs that market demands Integrator – leads collaboration as center point across R&D, Sales, and Operations. Supports technical analysis and cross-referencing for Request for Proposal (RFP) and/Request for Quote (RFQ). Identify and recommend action plans to manage End of Life (EOL) issues. 2. Ensures marketing requirements and objectives for the program are being addressed across all functional areas Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements Analyze market data and provide forecast data for product line Developed and executed product road map and launch plans Work with marketing to create sales enablement material including product value propositions and technical promotional materials Develop technical product requirements document, product literature, drawings. Develop pricing strategy price using market-based pricing methodology Maintain correct and accurate content for company website Mentor and support junior product managers in their line-management duties 3. Facilitate product rollout commitments to the Sales organization Communicate project schedules and status at all levels of the organization Drive issue resolution and track action items Identify and mitigate risks including key tradeoff decisions for the program. Contribute to ideating new products and enhancing existing products This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority to assign other tasks of a similar nature and/or level of responsibility. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Business or Marketing preferred. MBA or advanced degree preferred Five to Seven years of P & L experience demonstrating success defining and launching products Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies Experience with emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, or loT Analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to articulate complex concepts to a broad range of internal and external audiences Proven ability to effectively communicate with several types and levels of staff and external contacts, both in writing and verbally Ability to work simultaneously on several, frequently changing priorities. Manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment Deep understanding of customer-centric design principles and user experience best practices. Experience with formal Product Lifecycle methodologies in ISO environment Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite – Excel, Word, and Power Point Experience working in Modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software- Epicor preferred Strong understanding of telecommunication fiber networks, including both at a system and component level Knowledge of competitive position and industry market dynamics is desirable Travel both domestically and international-20% BENEFITS for full time: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits. 100% company paid Short-term and Long-term disability insurance coverage. 100% company paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage. 100% company paid Business Travel Accident (BTA) insurance. 100% company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additional voluntary benefits are offered. 401K plan: Maximum match is 4.5% of the first 6% of contribution. Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Clearfield's Time Off Policy includes Personal Time Off (PTO) beginning at three weeks annually. PTO is accrued on the first of the month starting on day of hire. In addition, nine paid holidays per year. HOURLY SALARY RANGE:
95,038-118,797-142,557, Bonus Eligible An Offer of employment will be extended at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
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