Southwire Company

Director, Product Management

Southwire Company$120K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, or similar fields
  • 8-11 years of experience in product management, sales, channel management, or engineering
  • Master's degree preferred with additional years of experience (12-14)
  • Certification in product management or related fields is advantageous (e.g., Certified Product Manager, Project Management Professional)
  • Strong analytical and financial skills with a focus on market research

Responsibilities

  • Aligns product management strategies with corporate objectives to boost profitability
  • Provides expertise to managers for critical product decisions and market entry strategies
  • Allocates resources effectively across product teams for optimal development and support
  • Develops pricing strategies informed by market demands and value propositions
  • Creates tactical plans for long-term product success and innovation
  • Ensures compliance with industry standards and manages associated risks
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance product innovation and delivery
  • Defines and monitors key performance metrics for product evaluation
  • Hires, trains, and develops team members for effective product strategy execution

Benefits

  • 401k with matching contributions
  • Comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Long and short-term disability coverage
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Employee assistance program
  • Referral bonus program
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Paths for advancement and professional growth
  • Parental leave and additional benefits
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Location: Carrollton, GA

This individual is responsible for the overall product line strategy and profit/loss. Allocates resources to achieve corporate objectives. Leads a team of product managers and specialists that work cross-functionally to support all aspects of the product line inclusive of operations, sourcing, marketing, sales, engineering, pricing and other business functions. Coordinates market research to identify and evaluate product requirements for new development and enhancements to current features and functionality. Designs and implements marketing strategies, including product direction, advertising, packaging, pricing, and future development plans, while overseeing the product's life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Adjusts product management strategies and priorities to align with organizational goals, ensuring that product development and lifecycle management meet business objectives and customer needs. These strategies should drive product profitability, resulting in overall P&L improvement.
  • Advises with managers on critical product-related decisions, providing guidance on product development, market entry strategies, and customer-facing initiatives.
  • Allocates resources across the product management teams to ensure optimal product development, marketing, and sales support, aligning efforts with strategic goals.
  • Develops pricing strategies and thresholds based off market feedback, demand, value propositions, and capacity.
  • Develops tactical and operational plans for product management, ensuring that the roadmap supports long-term product success, innovation, and profitability.
  • Ensures compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies, managing risks associated with product development, distribution, and marketing.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams such as engineering, marketing, sales, and finance to drive product innovation, ensure timely delivery, and optimize market fit.
  • Defines key product performance indicators and benchmarks, using these metrics to evaluate product success and identify areas for improvement in the product lifecycle.
  • Hires, trains, and develops product management team members, providing coaching and mentoring to enhance their skills in product strategy, development, and execution. Ensures quality and consistency in product development processes, providing oversight to ensure that all products meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.


Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration or like fields

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: Product Management, Sales, Channel Management, or Engineering

Preferred Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Master's degree

Specialized Degree: Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration or like fields Licenses/Certificates: Certification in product management or related field (e.g., Certified Product Manager (CPM), Project Management Professional (PMP))

Years of Experience: 12-14 Years

Field of Expertise: Product Management, Sales, Channel Management, or Engineering

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

Travel

Travel: Up to 25% domestic

Competencies

Drives Results
Business Insights
Values Differences
Manages Complexity
Communicates Effectively
Manages Ambiguity

Skills

User Research
Analytical Skills
Influencing Skills
Value Propositions
Forecasting
Accountability
Market Research
Ideation
Collaboration
Financial Analysis
Benefits We Offer:
  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave
  • & More

About Southwire Company

Southwire Company is a leading manufacturer of wire and cable used in the transmission and distribution of electricity. The company also produces a range of other electrical products, including wiring devices, tools, and equipment. Southwire serves customers in the construction, industrial, utility, and OEM markets. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia.
Learn more about Southwire Company
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1937

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