Operational Product Manager - REMOTE

EMD; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EMD Electronics seeks an Operational Product Manager to oversee its Control Platforms and SCADA systems. This remote role requires strong project management skills and a background in the semiconductor industry. Join a collaborative organization focused on innovation, customer satisfaction, and advancement.

Benefits

Access and opportunities for professional growth

Culture of inclusion and belonging

Opportunity to impact millions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in semiconductor.
• Strong background in embedded control platforms.
• Experience with agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage product roadmap for control platforms.
• Lead product development and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project Management

Customer-Centric Mindset

Communication Skills

Technical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences

Tools

Product Management Tools

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Location: The Operational Product Manager is a remote position with preferred locations in Allentown, PA, metro Phoenix, AZ, and Portland, OR with approximately 10% domestic and international travel required to meet business needs.

Your Role:

The Operational Product Manager – Controllers and Data is a vital member of the product management team, overseeing our portfolio of Control Platforms and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for semiconductor materials delivery, including gases, liquid chemicals, and solid/liquid slurries. This position reports to the Head of Operational Product Management and collaborates closely with vendors, customers, users, and cross-functional teams, including engineering, data analytics, software development, marketing, sales, and customer support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute Product Roadmap: Implement the product roadmap based on user specifications and manage product life cycles within our portfolio.
• Lead Product Development: Drive product development efforts to enhance our portfolio. Utilize project management skills and build strong interpersonal relationships with internal teams to facilitate progress.
• Define Product Features: Identify and prioritize product features and requirements through market research, customer feedback, and industry trends.
• Translate User Needs: Understand and convert user needs into product requirements for prototype construction and final product development by engineering teams.
• Develop Data and Analytics Use Cases: Collaborate with stakeholders to create and implement data and analytics use cases that address customer needs, potentially encompassing automation, optimization, prediction, and personalization capabilities.
• Ensure Timely Product Delivery: Work with engineers and software development teams to guarantee the timely delivery of high-quality products that meet customer expectations.
• Coordinate New Product Development: Liaise with external customers and multi-discipline engineering teams during new product development, product transitions to outsourced manufacturers, troubleshooting fielded equipment issues, and managing deviations in current offerings.
• Monitor Product Performance: Define measurable KPIs to track product performance and user feedback, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Provide Training and Support: Deliver product training and support to sales and customer support teams.
• Manage Projects and Changes: Oversee project management and change management processes for engineering and technical issues.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences
• 5+ years of experience in product management or a commercial role, preferably within the semiconductor industry, with a strong background in embedded control platforms and/or programmable logic controller systems.
• Proven experience with product management tools and agile product development methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated customer-centric mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality products that meet customer needs.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills
• Continuous improvement principles including facilitation skills
• Detailed investigation / troubleshooting & presentation skills

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!