Product Manager

Engineering Novi, Michigan


Description

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:
The Product Manager for NMB Technologies Corporation is accountable for the development and achievement of the annual operating plan of a specific business unit; for the direction and oversight of the business unit’s strategies, objectives, policies and expenses; for product education and for the effective management of the business unit team to accomplish business objectives.
 
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Market Opportunity Assessment - Continually assess the total available market (TAM), total serviceable market (TSAM), and size of available market opportunity (= TAM - TSAM) for specified product(s) in conjunction with the marketing department. 
  • Competitive Analysis & Benchmarking - regular competitive analysis and benchmarking and research industry trends in conjunction with the marketing department.
    • Prepare a quarterly summary report for specified products.
  • Product & Business Strategy Development - Understand current business unit research, strategies, and new product development and incorporate them into product and business strategies as appropriate for NMB Technologies Corporation.
  • Product Marketing Strategy Development - Develop and recommend product and business strategies (including pricing strategies) to encompass sales channels and market approaches for specified product(s) in conjunction with marketing and sales.  
  • Product Development Recommendations -Develop product road maps and make recommendations and get buy-in from the division to produce new products or upgrade current products. 
  • Product Marketing Sales Tools Development- Develop, document, and deliver product strategies, product technical knowledge, and selling tools to assist the sales group in meeting corporate sales objectives. 
  • Product Launch - Manage new product launches.  
  • Develop and achieve annual operating plan and market share objectives for the business unit in conjunction with sales and marketing.
  • Manage business unit SG&A expenses associated with business unit operations. 
  • Supervision & Management - Effectively manage a business unit team to accomplish business objectives.  This would include staffing up to planned workforce levels, setting and documenting performance expectations, assessing training needs and developing training plans, providing regular performance feedback, and coaching as needed, setting up compensation plans, ensuring minimal task interference, and conducting performance and development reviews.
  • Actively participate as a contributing member of the company’s senior leadership team. 
  • Perform other duties as related to the job function as required. 
  • Travel - Travel required up to 25% - 50%; the majority will be domestic, with some international.
 
JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required,
    • Business or a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree preferred,
    • 5 years of progressive post-bachelor experience in related occupancy
  • 8 Years experience in OEM sales and/or sales, product, or business unit management; demonstrated leadership skills
  • Strong product management skills and demonstrated track record of achievements
  • Extensive experience with technical products and the engineering & manufacturing processes associated with these products
  • Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making in critical business situations
  • High level of capability working in an international organization
  • Has shown a high degree of flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and determination in overcoming challenging situations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Good computer skills:  Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Proven ability to maintain close working relationships with overseas teams worldwide and avoid/overcome roadblocks to the projects of the product, highly required.
  • Business-level Japanese speaking is a required
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
10+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
A normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office, and ability to conduct a normal amount of work on a computer.
SALARY
At NMB, the pay band for this role is between $116,417.00 and $174,625.00 annually, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The base pay is a part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range of the pay band process. This offers you the opportunity to progress as you continue to grow and develop your career at NMB. 
 
BENEFITS
  • 401(K)
  • Safe Harbor
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance & AD&D
  • Healthcare & Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick Leave Benefits
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
 
SCHEDULE
NMB offers flexible work schedules to create a better work/life balance. 
 
WORK AUTHORIZATION (REQUIRED)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
 
DISCLAIMER
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

The job description doesn't constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

The above lists all of the essential functions, education, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job. These are the minimum requirements; employees must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills, proper attitude and professionalism, acceptable attendance and work behaviors – at a minimum.