Product Development Manager

Trilliant Networks; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A technology communications company is looking for a Product Development Manager to oversee product planning and execution. The role requires managing lifecycle product strategies, leading integrations with partners, and ensuring successful product delivery. Candidates should have over 10 years of product management experience, preferably in the smart grid sector. Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and a technical background in IoT and energy solutions are essential. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Product Manager.
• 3+ years in a smart grid/utility industry role preferred.
• Technical background with streetlighting and electric meters.

Responsibilities

• Manage partner relationships and integration activities.
• Lead product training for teams.
• Define product strategy and roadmap.

Skills

Product management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/electrical engineering

Tools

Smart grid technology

IoT protocols

Job description

Trilliant offers a universal communications platform that is at the convergence of the smart grid, smart city, and global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. We bring together multi-technology solutions, global capabilities, and mission-critical communications to deliver future-proof solutions.

We are a device-agnostic, integrated, multi-technology communication platform that provides flexibility to balance technological capabilities with economic needs. Trilliant is committed to best-in-class solutions that empower our customers and their customers to connect to the world of things.

We are an equal-opportunity employer offering comprehensive benefits and compensation packages with a selection of insurance programs. We have dynamic and collaborative work environments with some of the brightest employees in the world. We invest in people and provide opportunities for our employees to grow hand in hand with our business.

Job Description

The Product Development Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the Product/Solution Lifecycle. This includes managing the product throughout its lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering to deliver winning products. It also includes working with sales, marketing, and customer support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Solution Manager’s job also includes ensuring that the product and marketing efforts support the company’s overall strategy and goals.

This person will be responsible for leading and managing the integration of the Trilliant communications product into 3rd party electricity meters. Responsibilities will include full life cycle management of partners and the associated Trilliant components, as well as strategy and road mapping of future products. The position offers the opportunity to work with international partners covering a variety of countries and cultures around the globe.

Position Responsibilities

• Partner management of relationship, integration and sustaining activities.
• Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities
• Participate in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
• Participate in developing strategy and lead business case development to support new meter integrations
• Ensure all products are supported by the Trilliant Supply chain and procurement processes
• Product Training for Trilliant Delivery and Customer Support Teams
• Define the product strategy and roadmap
• Deliver MRDs and PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification
• Be an expert with respect to the competition
• Develop the core positioning and messaging for the product
• Provide technical sales support
• Prepare RFP responses
• Perform product demos to customers
• Set pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals
• Develop sales tools and collateral
• Propose an overall budget to ensure success
• Brief and train the sales force at quarterly sales meetings
• Act as a leader within the company

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience as a Product Manager
• 3+ years of experience in a smart grid/utility industry role preferred, but not required
• Technical background and experience with streetlighting, electric meters, commercial IoT, and the various protocols utilized in these devices/solutions.
• Demonstrated success in defining and launching excellent products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Must be able to travel 25% of the time (domestically and internationally)

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/electrical engineering or related training

Trilliant Values-

PASSIONATE-We find the right solutions for customers and exceed their expectations.

ACCOUNTABLE-We work smartly and tackle problems with urgency to get the job done.

CONFIDENT We look to the future and partner with each other to deliver world-class solutions.

ENERGIZED-We are excited and support the growth and direction of Trilliant.

At Trilliant, we value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. To help enhance diversity of our candidate pool and meet reporting requirements, we invite you to voluntarily share your demographic information. Participation is entirely optional and will not affect your employment opportunities in any way. We will not access or use this information during the hiring process.

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