Product Manager

THE JOB A premium US architectural lighting manufacturer is seeking a Product Manager to drive new product strategy and new product introduction initiatives and provide essential ongoing maintenance to product portfolios. This role is ideal for a design-oriented, technically-minded, analytical, and highly organized individual who excels at generating results.

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LIGHTING EXPERIENCE IS A MUST!! (Please do not submit an application if you di not have relatable experience!)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESBuild and Maintain New Product RoadmapConduct collaboration sessions with key company stakeholders, sales agents, and design professionals to create a product roadmap that guides the new product plan.
Create Product Line Scope DocumentsCreate product line scope documents that include product design, performance, cost, and price criteria to drive the new product engineering process.
New Product Program Management The Product Manager will be a key project leader of each strategic new product program. This includes driving the new product program process from concept to product design and engineering, facilitating the hand-off to procurement and operations, and ultimately delivering technical content to the Marketing Communications team.
Marketing and Sales Launch SupportAssist marketing in the rollout of new product lines by providing technical content for product data sheets, installation instructions, price guides, and website technical information.Work with engineering in the creation of photometric and BIM files for the websiteCollaborate with sales, marketing, and new product development in the creation of sales sample kits.Attend tradeshows and rep shows occasionally to demo new products and acquire feedback from agents and designers.
Product Training and Technical SupportServe as the subject matter expert on new and existing products, providing technical support and training for sales, marketing, and customer service.Additionally provide direct technical support to sales agents and designers and occasionally assist designers in the specification process as necessary.
Product Life Cycle Management-Monitor and maintain the health of the existing product portfolios updating and discontinuing as necessary.Collaborate with sustaining engineering to identify trends and repeated non-standard requests.Stay connected to product quality issues. Identify cost-saving projects and opportunities.
Product Reporting and Business AnalyticsCreate monthly product reports that illustrate sales input and profit margin trends to drive product-related business decisions on strategy, cost, and inventory management.
QUALIFICATIONS Education: An undergraduate degree (BA or BS), preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Industrial Design, Interior Design, or Lighting Design.Experience:Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2-3 years of industry experience in professional design or product management.Skills:Strong technical aptitude and design acumen.Strong technical software skills in engineering, architecture, and multimedia.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.Strong project management skills. xzbcwsv Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Personal Attributes:A creative problem-solver with a strategic mindsetHighly collaborative and team-oriented
Willing and able to travel up to 30% of the time
Location: on-site in Denver, ColoradoSalary: $95k - $110k