Product Manager

Hatch Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the building materials sector seeks a Product Manager to oversee product strategies and market positioning. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management and data analytics skills and have significant experience in the construction industry, including sustainability. This role focuses on strategy development, market intelligence, and supporting sales initiatives for product growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in the construction and building industry.
• Familiarity with sustainable and renewable energy practices.
• Strong data analytics and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage product line strategy, roadmap, and features.
• Lead end-to-end new product launch processes.
• Conduct business analysis to identify opportunities for growth.

Skills

Data analytics

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Architects/ Environmental Technology / Renewable Energy

MBA

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

"Unifying Purpose, Shaping Careers" - We believe in a world where organizational strategies are brought to life; when everyone finds value in their work by aligning organizational purpose with people, where we inspire a meaningful and impactful future.

Hatch Asia has been retained as the preferred talent partner to assist a global organization in the building materials industry, to help identify a Product Manager. This organization has a rich history spanning over 160 years, and has a reputation for it's customer centricity and is known for providing high-quality solutions that meet the diverse needs of it's customers. The organization's commitment to sustainability, innovation and customer satisfaction has positioned the firm as a market leader within the industry worldwide.

As the Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and managing the strategy, roadmap, and feature definition of the product lines. The role oversees activities relating to researching, designing and marketing of the products, from strategic to tactical..

The Challenges

• Product Line Strategy Development: Formulate, refine, and prioritize strategies for the product line to ensure alignment with overall business objectives and market demands.
• New Product Launch Management: Lead end-to-end processes for launching new products, including planning, development, introduction, and overseeing production, logistics, and market launch activities.
• Business Analysis and Strategy: Conduct thorough analyses to identify opportunities for business expansion, enhance market share, increase sales, optimize margins, and maximize profitability within the product line.
• Sales Performance Analysis: Utilize data analytics to evaluate product pricing, sales performance, revenue generation, profit margins, and pricing structures, with a focus on optimizing profitability and market competitiveness.
• Market Intelligence and Pricing Analysis: Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences through market intelligence and survey studies. Conduct specialized project pricing analyses to inform pricing strategies and support decision-making.
• Sales Support and Collaboration: Collaborate closely with sales teams to provide strategic support, including pricing analysis, project pricing approvals, and implementation of sales initiatives aimed at driving product growth and market penetration.

What It Takes

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Architects/ Environmental Technology / Renewable Energy or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Between 5 to 10 years of experience and in-depth understanding of the construction and building industry and familiarity/knowledge with sustainable and renewable energy practices.
• Data analytics experience with strong project management experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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