Product Manager

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

Dukal, LLC is looking for a dynamic Product Manager to lead the strategy, roadmap, and detailed technical feature definition for one or more products. The Product Manager will be functioning as both a business and technical manager, overseeing product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle. The Product Manager will collaborate with various functional areas to manage and support all phases of marketing and product development, including sourcing, pricing, sales, marketing, packaging, performance management, product specifications, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Aid/support the development and maintenance of:

Portfolio pipeline/roadmap and opportunity pipeline (funnel)

Marketing plan

Product specific targeting and positioning

Good understanding of product categories, able to field technical/product related questions for some categories within the business.

Execute on Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM) Strategy for product categories within the business

With minimal oversight, pricing develops for responsible areas/products consistent with Marketing strategy and brand positioning.

Assist in the development of new marketing channels and tools.

Collaborates cross-functionally and with key internal/external stakeholders to participate in new product development (NPD) process.

With minimal supervision, oversees all packaging design and labeling for responsible product(s), ensuring conformance to all regulatory standards.

Define the product vision, strategy and roadmap by leveraging competitive, customer and market analysis

Trade research on the product offerings inclusive of competitive, client, pricing and industry trending

Development of project plans and status reports to monitor projects

Provide new ideas and concepts that contribute to enhanced customer experience, expand product capabilities and set us apart from our competition.

Assist in customer advocacy for product / solution designs

Work closely with the Global Sourcing Team to ensure feature sets exceed customer expectation

Continuously monitor, measure and report on key business metrics. Identify areas for improvement

Very knowledgeable and become a go to company resource on assigned product(s)

In-depth knowledge of sales requirements on assigned product(s)

In-depth knowledge of support requirements on assigned products(s)

Visit customers and attend industry events

Specific Knowledge & Skills

Must be proficient in project management knowledge & skills

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Experience with product development, project management, sourcing and vendor negotiations

Possesses excellent public presentation skills both internal and external (customer-facing)

Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional team(s)

Knowledge of Medical Device Regulations preferred

Technical background in product development preferred

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

Typically 3 to 5 or more years of increasing responsibility in terms of any applicable professional experience.

Preferred Education

This position requires a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent in related discipline.

Travel/Physical Demands

Travel typically less than 10%. Hybrid office environment. No special physical demands are required.

The posted range for this position is $72,689 - $99,948 which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including education, prior experience, training, current skills, certifications, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

Full-time

Hybrid remote