We are seeking a talented
Product Manager to join our team in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Benefits include 401K with matching up to 5%, plus profit sharing plan; medical, dental and vision plans; flexible spending and health savings accounts; paid short- and long-term disability program; paid life insurance; and paid holidays, sick and vacation time. Our work environments are clean, climate controlled and safe.
Please note: this is a fully on-site office-based position, not hybrid or remote.Product Manager Overview: Responsible for ensuring that the company's products succeed commercially and technically throughout their lifecycle. This position will work closely with engineering, operations, sales, supply chain, and customers to develop and improve physical products.
Product Manager Essential Responsibilities:Product Strategy- Define the product vision and roadmap and align product strategy with the company's business goals
- Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor products and identify opportunities for new products or product improvements
Customer and Market Research- Meet with customers, distributors, and sales teams to gain feedback and understand pain points
- Translate customer requirements into product specifications
- Monitor industry regulations and technology trends
Product Development and Life Cycle Management- Work with R&D and engineering teams to develop new products
- Prioritize product features and technical requirements
- Review prototypes and testing results and ensure products meet quality, cost, and performance targets
- Manage product lifecycle through product planning, development, launch, growth, and end of life
- Cost reduction initiatives
Financial Responsibility- Build business cases for new products
- Forecast demand and revenue and monitor product profitability
- Recommend pricing strategies
- Track KPIs such as margins, market share, and ROI
Product Launch- Coordinate production readiness
- Develop launch plans with marketing and sales
- Train sales teams
- Support customer demonstrations and trade shows
Qualifications and Skills:- Minimum of 5 years' experience
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of Engineering fundamentals
- Experience with Product life cycle management,
- Experience conducting data analytics, market analysis, and cost modeling
- Experience managing projects
- Organized self-starter with initiative, creativity and ability to influence
- Exceptional communication skills (interpersonal, written and presentation)
Physical Demands and Work Environment:- Must remain in a stationary position (sit/stand) for extended periods.
- Must operate a computer for extended periods.
- Must have adequate vision for computer work and reviewing documents.
- Must be physically capable of lifting, up to 25 lbs., occasionally.
- Must be physically capable of occasional bending, squatting, or stooping.
- Must be able to hear and speak clearly for effective communication.
- Must wear required PPE when in applicable areas.
