Product Manager

Motorola Solutions; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in communications technology seeks an experienced individual to manage their product lifecycle activities within the engineering team. This role involves developing product strategies, bringing new products to market, and working collaboratively with various departments to ensure successful product positioning and launch. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background, analytical skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Engineering or Product Planning/Product Marketing/Product Management.
• Experience in wireless or communications devices preferred.
• Strong ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead product lifecycle activities and develop product planning direction.
• Bring new products to market with detailed requirements and timelines.
• Conduct market research to specify market requirements.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Analytical skills

Cross-functional influence

Education

Degree in Engineering

Business Degree (advantageous)

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The PCR Devices Product Management Team oversees a multi-million portfolio of Motorola products sold globally through direct, distributor and dealer channels. The Product Management Team is responsible for reviewing market opportunities and disruptive technologies to build successful portfolio strategies. The Product Management team analyzes market conditions, competitive threats and evolving customer needs to determine profitable platform and product line strategies. The Product Management team is also responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Description

Researches and identifies potential new products or service trends and evaluates their potential for success in the targeted marketplace. Interprets customer needs into new features and new product offerings through collaboration with product marketing, sales, engineering, finance, and other relevant departments. Develops product planning direction and prioritizes the new product roadmap.

• This is an individual contributor position who will assume the leadership role in managing product lifecycle activities.
• Bring new products to market by creating proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing.
• Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research for new products, associated trends, & competitive intelligence.
• Develop product pricing and positioning strategies.
• Scope and prioritize activities of the Product Management team based on business and customer impact.
• Work closely with internal/external sales and channel partners, material planning/supply chain, marketing, customer service, order admin, service/repair, quality, engineering, accessories/parts, to support new product launches.
• Strategize with Marketing Communications to define and communicate product positioning and key product messages to regional go-to-market teams and end customers.
• Drive Beta trials to gather customer feedback
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, preferable in Electrical, Software or System Engineering.
• Business Degree is advantageous but not mandatory.
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering or Product Planning/Product Marketing/Product Management/Technical Sales. Experience in wireless or communications devices such as two-way radios, pagers, mobile phones, IOT, etc., is preferred.
• Experience in working with global or regional teams is preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude & analytical skills a must.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
  
  

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.