Product Manager

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: EAVX - Ann Arbor, MI

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Masterack - Director of Marketing, Social Circle GA

Job Summary:

We are seeking a versatile and highly skilled Product Manager to join our team. This role requires expertise in multi-functional engineering disciplines and strong exposure to strategy and product planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work across multiple engineering domains and cross-functional teams. Position is to be located in Ann Arbor, Michigan to work as a with local JBPCO engineering teams on a day-to-day basis as a liaison reporting to the Masterack Marketing Director in Social Circle, GA with ~25% domestic travel to GA.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional business unit teams to ensure seamless integration of new designs and technology into Masterack product line and production processes.

Provide technical guidance to Masterack leadership

Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation.

Analyze product requirements and develop appropriate programs to ensure they've met Masterack customer requirements.

Develop, implement, and maintain product and technology roadmaps across multiple departments

Appraise new product ideas and strategize appropriate go-to-market plans

Guide the development of the product to balance Masterack customer needs and business goals.

Drive the product- and business-planning processes for cross-functional and cross business unit teams

Analyze customer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships specific to Masterack products and customers

Assess current competitor offerings and define opportunities for differentiation in market

Drive the execution of all processes in the product lifecycle, including product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements and roadmap development, and product launch

Translate Masterack product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering team

Translating business requirements into technical specifications and vice versa.

Analyze market data to support sales strategies for effective marketing communications

Collaborate closely with engineering production, marketing and sales teams in the development and release of Masterack Products

Prepare and present technical reports and documentation to stakeholders. Preferred skills and qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in product design or engineering

Minimum of 5 years strong experience in a dynamic product management role

Proven success as a product manager

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Proven success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle

High effectiveness in managing cross-functional teams

Exceptional writing and editing skills, combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills

Commercial or automotive vehicle experience

Experience or equivalent transferable experience in vehicle upfits or bodies

Available to travel domestically ~25% Preferred Qualifications:

Scrum/Agile Experience

Manufacturing Exposure

Sales Exposure

Experience in delivering finely tuned product marketing strategies

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