Manager - Product Management

Wesco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Manager - Product Management to lead a team of product managers and analysts, guiding large projects through full lifecycle management and driving strategic product line revenue through market research, pricing, and stakeholder engagement.

You will partner with product development and marketing to ensure customer needs guide product design and go-to-market plans, while overseeing lifecycle metrics reporting to Directors and Executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's preferred in related fields and proven leadership in PM.
• Proven experience in managing product lifecycles and launches.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of product managers and business analysts, including performance management.
• Leads success metrics for the Product Management team across lifecycle stages.
• Reports lifecycle metrics to Directors and Executives as scheduled.
• Oversees product development process directly or via team members.
• Analyzes markets, competitors, and customer buying patterns to project demand and profitability.
• Partners with development and marketing to embed customer needs into design, branding and marketing.
• Develops strategies for pricing, licensing, distribution, and monetization of products.
• Analyzes product performance and customer feedback to drive improvements.
• Drives product development and market relevance for the portfolio.
• Manages issues with product ordering, systems, tools, and inventory.
• Identifies growth opportunities and creates strategic roadmaps for adoption.
• Develops launch materials for campaigns, including presentations and training resources.
• Creates targeted campaigns and ROI metrics to measure progress.
• Researches targeted customer segments and determines key buying values.

Skills

Team leadership

Product management

Market research

Competitive analysis

Pricing strategy

Customer engagement

Vendor engagement

Business planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, technology, or project management concentrations or a related field

Master's Degree in business, technology, or project management concentrations or a related field

5 years of managing teams of product management, business analysts, or other technology professionals

5 years of managing product solution designs and product launch teams

5 years of product management lifecycle management

5 years of creating innovative product management programs and compelling messaging

Demonstrated experience to prioritize and multi-task

Demonstrated high level business communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to travel 0-25% of the time

Job description

Job Description

As the Manager - Product Management you will be responsible for managing a team of product managers and analysts to ensure the success of large projects or processes for an assigned product. You will manage products in any stage of life cycle, up to full life cycle management. You will be responsible for leading the development of strategic product(s) or product line revenue streams through market research, competitive analysis, pricing, customer and vendor engagement, and business planning.

Job Description

As the Manager - Product Management you will be responsible for managing a team of product managers and analysts to ensure the success of large projects or processes for an assigned product. You will manage products in any stage of life cycle, up to full life cycle management. You will be responsible for leading the development of strategic product(s) or product line revenue streams through market research, competitive analysis, pricing, customer and vendor engagement, and business planning.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of product managers and business analysts, including team and individual performance management.
• Responsible for success of Product Management team and owns outcomes of product lifecycle for team.
• Responsible for scheduled reporting of product lifecycle metrics to Directors and Executives.
• Manages the product development process for assigned products directly or through their team.
• Analyzes potential markets, competitor positioning, and customer buying patterns to project demand/profitability for potential products, key product features/requirements, favorable timing for product launch, etc.
• Partners with product development and marketing teams to ensure that customer needs for each targeted segment are incorporated into product design, branding, and marketing approaches.
• Develops product commercialization strategies (e.g., pricing, licensing, distribution etc.).
• Analyzes product/brand performance and customer feedback as input to product enhancements.
• Drives product development and market application relevancy.
• Manages issues associated with product ordering, systems, tools, and inventory.
• Identifies areas for growth and create strategic product line roadmaps to help drive adoption of product and differentiating features.
• Drives and develops material for multiple product or service launches including, customer presentations, videos, podcasts, sales and training materials.
• Develops product campaign through target audience selection, preparing campaign initiatives, defining ROI metrics and campaign goals, creating launch tool box to sales force and analyzing campaign progress.
• Conducts research to define targeted customer segments and determine the key values that drive buying behavior for each segment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in business, technology, or project management concentrations or a related field is required
• Masters Degree in business, technology, or project management concentrations or a related field is preferred
• 5 years of managing teams of product management, business analysts, or other technology professionals is required; 7 years preferred
• 5 years of managing product solution designs and product launch teams is required; 7 years preferred
• 5 years of product management lifecycle management is required; 7 years preferred
• 5 years of creating innovative product management programs and compelling messaging is required; 7 years preferred
• Demonstrated experience to prioritize and multi-task is required
• Demonstrated high level business communication skills (written and verbal) is required
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast paced and dynamic work environment is required
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage change for direct and indirect team members is required
• Ability to travel 0-25% of the time

Compensation Details

Compensation Details: $108,479 - $184,414 Annually

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan,subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.